![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382561831_1370770176842971_8463034136654786694_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=_qRvz0ByTOcAX-1s9IJ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBUO9bYePD_WF3JO7BA7JkLgDyVYP0_BIWU1_QkYsQM-g&oe=651EDD7C)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381697426_307378418650075_445805838512067657_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=cM2K2Ol6zl8AX8rg6wi&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAGhBTQZgCW7gGmWpjKbL_XUuhH7UuOyr0KG3_CT9xslA&oe=651EB6BC)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381741357_304354915544946_8002243821439579938_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=I2Zvxi4jzkQAX-VzDUn&_nc_oc=AQkhYBRAIvMuF63i_ZBKmjmjNF2Z9I8aqOla-sRakQ7RbweqXreGeCsfj_CQCXI0fc3cansQnVOREg6FI8dwLOjQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD8559qW9DCls_jJMAKkEOg__YsaLzVlZwkBhp6jOIA_g&oe=651F1562)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382396555_847620476729579_8497670442016345572_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=QaromZ7hkc4AX8j4BAg&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD71-ADkawSg2TqQcMriA7Pk9M07z32Z6GQqUk8TWwrHw&oe=651E1FED)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382256662_1395224214680384_7462814072709727184_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=WHkQzuRjYdgAX_s9jTe&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCMqtcLmnQxnalHi14y9NoU9UpIVrpgwNAjCcvWWJO7XQ&oe=651EE5EB)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381033211_1025909628609829_5240423329201508366_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=4XB04W2mQOcAX_DaDfY&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBD53cOYCmidwJU2YpjIqnLDLP6g06C9C9qVN_WGbwJ3w&oe=651D32C5)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381311821_145102755291024_5737098914937716699_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=dc0qoNjWamwAX-BzwMB&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDfpDSdRn7b95mkznKE2Xo20QJ28er4svrsZVN2FHfRaA&oe=651DDC35)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381113493_2038761716473364_3113528794359425727_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=TdVzKTXNHJwAX_Wvvx-&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBthwgLC6fzrB_YXGvKlOWykXQFMcC3PhqQl5FKtG3Pag&oe=651E1149)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382975589_2107557279587722_3164056890296242932_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=Iy7xo9lHPS4AX9hj01K&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDqW5HF7O9gnd2jwfRNcQJiI87knqe8XaOPhSHni_fhHw&oe=651F0DCF)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381179232_277716038359780_2254101698359775623_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=l_6jzW2voMkAX8VHg6S&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD_40WctOmBif33lI0ODYsHR9pTSKmWz66RkIa6CJPBCQ&oe=651F062F)
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