March 2019 Hobbiton Movie Set – Matamata, New Zealand Tuesday An early morning had us en route to Hobbiton! Our 9:30AM tour time, fifteen minute arrival beforehand to check in, and just over an hour drive into the countryside, we left shortly after 7:30AM. We …

March 2019 Te Puia Māori Experience – Rotorua, New Zealand Wednesday After white water rafting, we stopped at the Airbnb to freshen up after ingesting the river before our Te Puia Māori Experience just minutes away.  Arriving at 4:30pm for our tour of the facility, …

March 2019 The Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest – Rotorua, New Zealand Wednesday Looking to redeem the day, we continued our morning routine- woke up early and fixed our oatmeal- and headed out the to The Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Surprised to read about a redwood population in …

March 2019 Skydive Taupo – Taupo, New Zealand Monday After a long and well rested sleep, it was time to leave the Tongariro National Park. There is a lot to do around Taupo but we drove along the lake with a single objective- sky diving …

March 2019 Tongariro Alpine Crossing – Tongariro National Park, New Zealand Sunday Tongariro Alpine Crossing Day! Known as one of the best day hikes in the world, this 19.4km (12 mile) trail takes hikers to see Mount Ngauruhoe (known more famously as Mount Doom), craters, two …

March 2019 Shed 5 – Wellington, New Zealand Friday Our dinner this evening was at Shed 5, which was a recommendation on our trip to Alba. We overheard our waiter telling another couple about the best meal he has ever had while traveling New Zealand. …