New Zealand is in a unique position to capitalize on its scenery. Tolkien tourist attention is less geared towards visiting New Zealand's national parks and more focused on scenery that was used as back drops in movies. For example, Mount Olympus, dramatic
Many experts and New Zealanders are hoping for a renewed Tolkien effect due to the fact that The Hobbit was also filmed in New Zealand.
Tolkien tourism has also existed to a lesser extent independent from the Jackson movies. Most notable are the following destinations:
New Zealand is in a unique position to capitalize on its scenery. Tolkien tourist attention is less geared towards visiting New Zealand's national par...