Hobbiton: How a New Zealand Farm Became Tolkien’s Middle-earth

Peter Jackson promised to restore the farm to its original state, but the Shire still stands—and draws millions of fans every year.

The Cave in New Zealand Where Thousands of Tiny Creatures Light Up the Dark

A boat ride through complete darkness, a ceiling of bioluminescent light, and a strict rule of silence: Waitomo is unlike any cave on Earth.

Spirits Bay: Where Nature Meets Māori Spiritual Tradition

For Māori culture, certain natural landscapes retain an active spiritual dimension.