The Shire and More
Executive summary by darmansjah
Some thrill-seekers never leave the South Island, but the less trod North Island has its share of Kiwi magic, too. This multisport romp takes you mountain biking through the Whakarewarewa Forest and Trekking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Recoup with a soak in geothermal pools and a Maori feast cooked underground with hot stones. Finally, pay homeage to that most beloved of explorers, Bilbo Baggins, with a visit the set of The Hobbit. Active New Zealand: “Kauri,” 5 days; $1,999