You’ve seen it on screen - now discover the reality! The dramatic and beautiful landscapes of New Zealand have brought to life the imagination of many directors and it won’t take you long to realise that these visions have been so easily portrayed without any special effects… just nature at its best.
 
Auckland – 3 Nights at Copthorne Harbour City
With Copthorne Harbour City as your home for the next two nights, head out of the city and discover the beauty of theWest Coast and Waitakere Ranges. Visit Karekare Beach where The Piano was filmed or slightly further north you’ll find Muriwai Beach home to a huge gannet colony. Some of the beach scenes for theWorld Fastest Indian were filmed here and scenes fromThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe were filmed in the surrounding forests. 
 
Rotorua – 3 Nights at Millennium Rotorua
Take a detour to Matamata, home to Hobbiton, as you drive to Waitomo today.
 
Tongariro - Bayview– 2 nights at Chateau Tongariro
Nestled at the foot of Mount Ruapehu, Bayview Chateau Tongariro is the only hotel located within the Tongariro World Heritage Park and is one of New Zealand's most famous buildings. Experience the beauty of the Whanganui River and take a jet boat and walking tour to the Bridge to Nowhere. This majestic river is where most of the film ‘River Queen’ was shot. 
 
Wellington – 3 Nights Copthorne Oriental
Peter Jackson put Wellington on the map when it comes to the film industry and Wellington is awash with film locations from the mighty King Kong to the legendary Lord of the Rings. Join an organised Middle Earth tour that will take you on an exciting discovery of just some of these locations. Stay at the Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay overlooking one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.
  
From £1989 per person including:

• Return flights from London Heathrow to Christchurch and from Wellington to London Heathrow with Air New Zealand, 
• 9 days Group B car hire (collect Auckland and drop off in Wellington),
• 11 nights accommodation as detailed above, on a room only basis.