Lord of the Rings
My husband and I are Lord of the Rings fans and really want to see some of the sets where the movies were made in New Zealand. I see that these are not included on the tour, but are there opportunities to visit these sites during free time on this tour? Is a visit to Matamata, situated 2 hours' drive from Auckland, 45 minutes from Hamilton and 1 hour from Rotorua, where the set for Hobbiton is located a possibility? I know the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Hobbit Trilogy were filmed throughout New Zealand, so I'm sure some of the scenic areas we visit will be places that were backdrops for filming, but I'd also like to see some of the set locations.