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Wellington: The land of hobbits
With the first installment of The Hobbit hitting theaters on Dec. 14, viewers will once again be treated to the beautiful scenery of Wellington, New Zealand on the big screen. This hilly Victorian jewel should be on the travel bucket list of Tolkien fans, and anyone who appreciates stunning landscapes.
- Wellington's Museum Hotel is located in the heart of the CBD on Cable Street, directly across from the Waterfront and Te Papa Museum, and a 3 minute walk from Wellington's best shops, restaurants and bars. Its lobby is chock-full of rotating art installations, like this dress, sculpture, painting and motorcycle.read moreNadine JolieShare
- Despite Wellington's year-round winds and rain, the city prides itself on being active and athletic. Here, a stop on the Wellington Writers' Walk commemorates Lauris Edmond's Wellington ethos: "It's true you can't live here by chance. You have to do and be, not simply watch or even describe. This is the city of action, the world headquarters of the verb."read moreNadine JolieShare
- The very first scene from the Lord of the Rings was shot here in 1999, just off Alexandra Road on Mt. Victoria. Peter Jackson and his crew tried to conceal their purpose with decoy trucks, but locals quickly caught on and word spread. Today, tours with fans from all over the world run several times a day.read moreNadine JolieShare
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Wellington: The land of hobbits
With the first installment of The Hobbit hitting theaters on Dec. 14, viewers will once again be treated to the beautiful scenery of Wellington, New Zealand on the big screen. This hilly Victorian jewel should be on the travel bucket list of Tolkien fans, and anyone who appreciates stunning landscapes.
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