Wine touring in Lord of the Rings country

in wine •  7 years ago 

With my last post being focused on Central Otago in the south of New Zealand, it got me wondering which I enjoyed more - the north or the south? And I couldn't decide! The thing I loved most about NZ was how the landscapes changed literally EVERYWHERE we went. Tropical-looking beaches, desert hills, snow-capped peaks and glaciers - it was like you were being transported to another country around every bend.

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At Craggy Range winery in Hawkes Bay (North Island)

When touring the North, I completely fell in love with Hawkes Bay. New Zealand is known for it's Sauvignon Blancs, but give me a Hawkes Bay Chardonnay any day! The picture above is from one of my favourite wineries there. I still can't get over that view! I didn't want to leave and I swear it was the closest I came to ripping up my passport. Go here. Seriously.

Cable Bay winery on Waiheke Island was also a favourite from the North Island. Waiheke is just a short boat ride away from Auckland and a stunning little wine region. However, make sure you rent a car! We were told that the bus on the island was the way to go, but we only saw it once. ONCE. And it's a big island with a lot of hills. If wine touring while walking up hills for hours is your thing then good on ya, but we can't be friends.

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View from Cable Bay winery, Waiheke Island

One of the coolest things about the North Island was that you are actually driving through Lord of the Ring's country! This probably meant more to my husband than it did me at the time (I watched the movies only because I knew we were going there), but now I'm a big fan so don't hate me. They actually filmed all over NZ, but Hobbiton, or 'The Shire', specifically was filmed in the rolling green hills of the North. And in amongst our wine touring, we stopped by.

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I left New Zealand knowing that I would visit again. I think you should too. Thanks for reading! ;)

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Like you did, I watched at Lord of Rings only for my son’s pleasure but I enjoyed. Your pictures are really beautiful, thank you for sharing :)

Beautiful photos! thanks for sharing!

Wow! It reminds me of "The Hobbit" & "Lords of the rings" movie. This place looks so peaceful. I worth visit when you just want to rest from your busy schedule. Awesome. Following you. Cheers!!!

great post

I can live in Shire forever :) I am affected and miss Bilbo Baggins :) Nice post and travel I must see this place .

nice and informative article

I really want to go to this place ... thanks for sharing these photos ... awesome

I love the pictures with you in them the most <3

comfortable it seems to be there, want to go there...
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Hi sir, i'm here and I see your post, it's really awesome post

good!.

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you are doing well promoting New Zealand @travelingsomm

High level beauty here loving this post, thanks for sharing!

I want see New Zealand but this beautiful country is so far from Turkey. You are lucky for visiting New Zealand. Nature of New Zealand is a my dream. Also Hobbit Houses are very cute. :) New Zealand is not yet polluted. I hope people will not never pollute the nature of this country. And your photos are so good. Have fun a good time!

The house in the last picture looks great

I absolutely want to see there without dying. You had a great time.

Amazing view,
I would like to visit there following the pictures☺

The crispy white wine in your picture reminds me of summer when its cold white wine frosts on the wine glass. Beautiful New Zealand.

Hello @travelingsomm I like to drink wine very much but I really like to watch Lord of the Rings and Hobbit. I am fan of those movies. I am glad that you saw place where they filmed it. Best from Serbia :D

Hi, thanks for this post. Wine. Please can you tell me your favorite wine ? White one ;)

I'm loving Chenin Blancs right now! And I'm always a sucker for rieslings :)

😮 How is that possible 🤣🤣🤣
Rieslings are my favorite and Chenin Blanks. . .
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South Island rocks!

Truly sounds like an amazing experience, cant wait to buy my ticket! If you had to choose one spot to visit in the world, where would it be? Keep posting, much love.

I couldn't just pick one! South Africa, New York, and Spain are definitely next on my list!

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THIS IS AMAZING!! I've always wanted to travel there!

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Wow, it's amazing to see someone who has an amazing eye for beautiful pictures. Great post

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i enjoy your post ^^! Thanks.

I live in Italy, very far from the new zealand, but if I can go there I would come to visit that place.

Keep following my posts! I'll be diving into Italy at some point! :)

the south of New Zealand is fantastic, Its beatiful. I want to go someday with you ;)

Looks like an awesome trip. My wife @texasbodi and I definitely need to check that out someday. great post. Keep up the good work.

@travelingsomm have you left the ring at the frodo's house? hahahaha good photos, congratulations.

happy today for you!

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Photography is really great . I appreciate ..

I LOVE THIS POST.

What an amazing experience :) how does a wine tour work if I may ask? how much do you drink/do they offer? I haven't tried but I'm really interested, I'm not a drinker though just interested with the experience.

amazing!!!!! want to be there... thanks for sharing

I had no idea this was a real thing!! I need to go here!!!! Day. Made.

What great pictures! New Zealand is one of my favorite places on earth. The kiwi's there do the craziest things!!

WoW what a place to visit, I wish if I could visit someday. Thanks for sharing

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New Zealand- my dream. Someday i hopei will visit this beautiful country.

very nice pics :)

Breath taking scenery!
Very beautiful place.
I love those green grass all around New Zealand.

Wine and hobbits, that's a journey full of win. Thanks for letting us travel in your footsteps.

Wow! Loved the article and photos!

It's nice to see the set still up, waiting to be visited by those who love Tolkien's universe. I hope I will too, someday.

I also like the laundry in the last photo

brillant post

Beautiful photos! Followed you

Thank you. These photos are shared by these beautiful pictures, this photo is a great photo and you're really a good photographer.

The lord of the Rings is one of my favorite series of all time. This post is definitely an amazing sight to see!!! These pictures are outstanding!

Hi
I am in New Zealand from last 1 year but still not visit that place but looking your picture i think I will visit that very soon.

Awesome photos! It is so beautiful there oh my word! I love wine aswell. It's on my bucket list to go on a wine route and taste some wine! Enjoy and thanks for sharing!!

I was upvote
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wow, NZ is so beautiful. I will DEFINITELY go there!!! Especially to the Shire :)

Amazing write up and beautiful photos. You have just become one of my mentors. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.

wow!!!!! that place looks so awesome!! thank you for introducing a really really nice place!!! I got one more reason to go to New zealand!!! landscape, hobbiton, and winary!!!!!!!!!!!!

splendid I'm from New Zealand but have never been to half of these places thanks for sharing