Go Travel New Zealand Magazine - Autumn 2015

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Welcome to our autumn edition as we anticipate the changing colours of our landscapes and the onset of cooler days. Autumn is a temperate and wonderful time of the year to visit new destinations around New Zealand or Middle-Earth as we affectionately have become known as since the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

Take an in-depth look at the impact New Zealand’s involvement in the Rings Trilogy has had on tourism nationwide in our Middle-Earth feature. Travel region by region and learn of all the exciting and fun ventures ingenious Kiwis have created capturing the spirit of the Trilogy beautifully from spending the night in an authentic earth house, guided tours of the Hobbiton movie set, scenic flights, horse trekking and so much more.

The origins of today’s jet boat are explored highlighting the innovative and inventive minds of CWF (Bill) Hamilton and George Davison as they created and honed the waterjet design that is now synonymous with jet boating. You will be inspired to go on a wild ride of your own as you read the exciting reportage from several keen folk who put their hands up to bring us their jet boat experiences. Slice of Heaven turns the spotlight on the picks of North and South Islands’ luxury lodges and the extraordinary experiences they offer to those seeking something special.

You will find yourself seduced by the singular charms of Treetops Lodge & Estate in Rotorua and the secluded Raetihi Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds. Join our writers as they travel from Fiordland through to Northland to bring you their personal experiences of the highlights unique to each region. Travelling to these regions you will find the writers’ recommendations are an excellent starting point when planning your itinerary. Plenty to see and do!