*SPOILERS AHEAD* New Zealand’s dramatic and ever-changing mountainous landscapes provided the perfect setting for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed entirely in New…
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My journey from Auckland with GreatSights to Waitomo Caves (under earth) and Hobbiton (middle earth).…
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If you’re like me, the release of Jurassic World reminded you of your love for dinosaurs. But where can you find the best exhibits or parks?…
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I took a day tour with Siam Adventure World in Phuket and it will be something I will always remember – here’s some images I took along the way……
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*SPOILERS AHEAD* Cue “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa as I take a look at all of the best places to go when following the movie sites of the many Fast…
![HOW TO SPEND A DAY IN GLENORCHY 💚
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🥑 Brekky @the_gyc
GYC is one of the few places that serve a fresh brekky menu in Glenorchy. I highly recommend sitting outside in the garden to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and views.
🛶 Waterfront & Red Boatshed
You can’t really go past Glenorchy without spotting it’s famous red shed (see previous post). It’s come to be a popular spot for pictures, and also the perfect starting point for the Lagoon Walk.
🌿 Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway
Much more than meets the eye! This trail has two routes exploring the Dart Rivers Lagoon system and surrounding wildlife.
☕️ Coffee @glenorchytradingnz
A great stop for coffee or baked goods, the Trading Post sits right by the Lagoon Walkway starting point/carpark. Where better to warm up after a little chilly walk?
💍 Find some LOTR sites
The most famous site in Glenorchy is Isengard; one of three major fortresses of Gondor. You can view this spot from the Dart River Bridge along Glenorchy-Routeburn Road.
🛁 Enjoy the hot tub @kinlochwildernessretreatnz
I’ll let the pictures do the talking for this one. It’s just dreamy…](https://scontent-syd2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/244783223_324729472756348_3425187538646698308_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=nta6_N8X7BwAX-dUKQ8&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=8b7042cbaf4a4cb41c917ecbd6f6b75a&oe=61754637)
