There are many reasons for New Zealand being a natural destination for the filming of 'The Lord of the Rings' and here are some reasons why you too should consider travelling to New Zealand: Natural Diversity: The country has an incredible range of breathtaking wildlife and scenarios to offer... From subtropical forests, beaches, and glaciers to lakes, snow-covered mountains and so much more Culture: The locals are famously known as "kiwis", they are a super-friendly and welcoming bunch The Maori culture still plays an important role and you will find the multi-diversity in cafes and restaurant, particularly in Auckland Adventures: Surfing, snowboarding, camping, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, horse riding and so much more are caved within a 100- mile radius Fun fact: Bungee jumping was invented and made famous here Wildlife: Once a part of Australia and Antartica, New Zealand split apart about 85 million years ago and now the country is blessed with species of birds and plants unseen anywhere else in the world. Fun fact: While travelling you will see Kiwis, this small flightless bird has become the national symbol of the country Ease of Travel: With a great road network and every town connected spotlessly, hop in a campervan and do not forget to visit the world's finest wineries while you are at it... Space: Auckland contains almost 1/3rd of country's population and with the land area being as big as Great Britain there is plenty of time for solitude and discovery Climate: The long summers are ideal for spending time at beaches, and winters are cold enough to provide for the skiers and snowboarders