3 Days In New Zealand: The Real Middle-earth

The Shire is a working sheep farm in the Waikato, Mount Doom is an active volcano you can walk past in a day, and the workshop that built all of it still runs tours in a Wellington suburb.

Day 1: The Shire 4 Stops

1. 1

   Hobbiton Movie Set

   landmark 09:00
2. 2

   The Green Dragon Inn

   restaurant 11:45
3. 3

   Wairere Falls Track

   nature 14:00
4. 4

   Matamata Town

   cafe 17:30

Day 2: Mount Doom 4 Stops

1. 1

   Tongariro Alpine Crossing

   nature 07:00
2. 2

   Emerald Lakes

   viewpoint 11:30
3. 3

   Ketetahi Shelter

   landmark 14:00
4. 4

   The Park Hotel Ruapehu

   restaurant 18:00

Day 3: Wellington And The Workshop 4 Stops

1. 1

   Weta Workshop Tour

   activity 09:30
2. 2

   Mount Victoria Lookout

   viewpoint 11:30
3. 3

   Te Papa Tongarewa

   museum 13:30
4. 4

   Cuba Street

   restaurant 18:00