Rotorua Geothermal Valley – New Zealand

Rotorua Geothermal Valley is located south of Tauranga on the North Island of New Zealand and is at the tip of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe shaped belt that circles much of the Pacific Ocean. The formation at Rotorua is known for bubbling mud pools, clouds of steam, shooting geysers and natural hot…

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Hobbiton Movie Set – New Zealand

The Hobbiton Movie Set is like being in a real life hobbit village. Hobbiton Movie Set is located in Matamata on the northern island of New Zealand. The Hobbiton Movie Set is the site of the Shire in the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and the Hobbit Trilogies. The movie setting…

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Sky Tower – New Zealand

The Sky Tower is the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest free standing building. It was built in 1997 as part of the Sky City casino complex under the ownership of Harrah’s entertainment. The complex includes two world class hotels, Auckland’s premier dining precinct with over 20 bars and restaurants and a 700 seat theater. The Sky Tower’s…

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Auckland Skyline – New Zealand

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is located on the Northern end of the North Island. The population of Auckland is around 1.6 Million which is approximately 1/3 of the total population of New Zealand. Auckland is based around two large harbors and is home to several sailing clubs. Actually, Auckland is…

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