NZ0207 Hobbiton
We fly back to Auckalnd, get car, go to Matamata to see Hobiton set, end at Rotorua on the lake
   

The early bird
 
Just plane Bud
Come fly with me back to Auckland
Going to Auckland
Sheepish near Matamat
Baaaad
NZ$50 per person
Always rules
Hobbiton Farm-party tree
Bag End at top of hill
Bag End
 
Party tree (1st movie)
Hobbits' Party Tree
 
Near where fireworks Gandolf sets off
Hobbit holes
Hobbiton
Teresa, our guide
Three sheep night
Jeff outside Bag End
Inside Bag End
Inside Bag End
What it looked like in movie
In Matamata
Kotare Lodge near Rotorua-our suite
View of Lake Rotorua
Kotare Lodge Innkeepers' house - Rotorua
Our lodgings
View from our front door
Lake Rotorua
Afternoon tea at Kotare Lodge
Lamb at Freos in Rotorua
Lemongrass and sweet chilli Brule