“Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”: 15 years of Middle-earth New Zealand

If you're a fan of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" and want to visit New Zealand, this initiative may be the motivation you needed to pack up for the adventure!

Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf or Wizard?

New Zealand Tourism launches this Friday, the 9th, the campaign "A Journey through Middle-earth". Promoted on the 100% Pure New Zealand Facebook page, the campaign involves tourists seeking information about the country in a different way: through a quizz you can find out which character from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” you would be. .

Queenstown

After the result, simply choose the itinerary inspired by your character's profile - and all itineraries are available through this link. The magician travel itinerary, for example, includes suggestions with a touch of magic, such as watching the starry sky in the Dark Sky Reserve or discovering glow worms in Waitomo's caves.

Glenorchy

The dwarves have a script that is more closely linked to New Zealand's landscapes and amazing culture. Traveling like a Hobbit offers options related to the great hospitality of the country, with the possibility of enjoying the best of its gastronomy. And an elf? Well ... the elves are all about luxury, including spas and wineries.

Milford Sound, Fiordland

Film director Sir Peter Jackson says that since the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 15 years ago, nothing has changed in the setting - New Zealand is and always will be Middle-earth! “The country has a huge variety of landscapes that include beautiful forests and impressive mountains. The magnitude of these scenarios has attracted people from all over the world and had a major impact on the tourism industry, ”he said. Check out some spectacular landscapes in the following gallery:

Glenorchy in Queenstown

Hooker Valley, Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Hobbiton, in Matamata, Waikato

Kepler Track, Fiordland

Blue Lakes in Tongariro-National Park, Ruapehu

Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Ruapehu

Mount Aspiring, Lake Wanaka

Milford Sound, Fiordland

Mount Cook National Park in Canterbury

Alexandrina Lake in Canterbury

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Imagine if you could travel like a Hobbit through Middle-earth! Or as an elf! A dwarf! Hi who knows a wizard! By the way, want to find out what kind of journey you would embark on in New Zealand? Quiz and find out through this link!

* Via advisory