| Why did Peter Jackson of the famed Lord of the | | | | energy that you need to handle the stresses of |
| Rings decided to produce his film in New Zealand? | | | | everyday city life. It pampers you without having |
| There is only one perfect reason for that. New | | | | to avail the services of masseurs. The scenic |
| Zealand-despite its charm, remoteness, and | | | | landscape itself will calm your nerves and the |
| rawness-offers the kind of environment the | | | | numerous sea activities will pump up your |
| movie entails. It seeks to capture the early days | | | | adrenalin. For one, if you happen to be sailing in |
| of the world, when trees are teeming all over, | | | | New Zealand, especially in Auckland, you can visit |
| waters and brooks provide habitats to schools of | | | | the Goat Island Marine Reserve which are |
| fish, and the open sea becomes perfect for some | | | | definitely ideal for famelies. You can enjoy some |
| sailing in New Zealand. | | | | kayaking, boating, or even diving and take |
| The Bay of Islands in New Zealand is about 3 | | | | pleasure in being surrounding by many types of |
| hours' drive from Auckland. There are around 150 | | | | fish. If you are new into the experience, |
| islands that make up this charming region. It has | | | | numerous chartered vessels have professional |
| the best kind of climate the country has to offer | | | | diving instructors who will be very happy to show |
| and is considered to be an ultimate playground | | | | you basic diving techniques. |
| because of the several outdoor activities that you | | | | Speak of New Zealand waters and you can |
| can do. For example, a trip in the Hole in the Rock | | | | instantly associate it with the wonderful beaches |
| offers tourists the opportunity to watch and | | | | of Able Tasman. Here you can experience golden |
| observe the abundant marine life of the bay. You | | | | beaches, lush virgin mangroves and forests, as |
| can enjoy a thrilling ride on a forward trampoline | | | | well as worth-exploring coves. You can spread |
| as well as the high-tech catamaran. A cruise on a | | | | and achieve sun-kissed skin as you board any |
| chartered boat can also take you to idyllic islands | | | | luxurious sailing catamaran. The white sands are |
| during lunchtime where you can dine and feast on | | | | perfect for anyone who dares to be about upon |
| kiwi barbecues. | | | | this wonderful gift of nature. Visit the Anchorage |
| Outside of Auckland is the the Hauraki Gulf. Here | | | | Beach too and treat yourself to a very delectable |
| you will find one of the largest cruising areas in | | | | fine lunch. |
| the world with 100 islands to explore and more | | | | There are but only a handful places that can tickle |
| than 190 sheltered anchorages and miles of | | | | your fantasies and make you wish that you can |
| beautiful coast. The geography of Auckland, with | | | | eventually stop time. New Zealand is one of them. |
| is narrow strip of land, makes the waters of the | | | | The people are warm, happy, and with great |
| Gulf an fascinating place to sail. The steady sea | | | | hospitality. The mountains are glazed with snow, |
| breezes compete with southwesterly winds, and | | | | making them truly fantastic for skiing. The |
| in mid-afternoon, there is the heat off the land to | | | | waters, meanwhile, are simply there to give you |
| handle. | | | | the best sailing in your New Zealand experience. |
| Auckland, New Zealand, meanwhile, gives you the | | | | |