Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you’ll find the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and the home of Bilbo Baggins from ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings.’

Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Valley, on the edge of Rotorua. It is home to the Pohutu geyser, mud pools, hot springs, silica formations, the Kiwi bird and the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. They have shared these treasures with manuhiri (visitors) for 170 years and proudly continue that legacy today. Read more about Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip 2017 - Auckland at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Auckland/Hobbiton-Rotorua-and-Waitomo-Caves-Day-Trip/d391-14795P1?pub=vcps

World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand vacation wish-list. The glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance. You will walk into the caves and sail out in a small boat. Read more about Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip 2017 - Auckland at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Auckland/Hobbiton-Rotorua-and-Waitomo-Caves-Day-Trip/d391-14795P1?pub=vcps

Prince Waikiki, formerly known as the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, offers newly redesigned guest rooms, distinctive island cuisine, artful lobby and new signature infinity pool. Our staff stands ready to welcome and embrace guests with all new experiences. https://www.princeresortshawaii.com/prince-waikiki

One of Australia’s most iconic destinations. Brimming with old-world charm and unparalleled luxury, Melbourne’s 5-star Hotel Windsor plays an integral role in the city’s cultural history. Predating many other hotels from the Victorian era, The Hotel Windsor is the last remaining grand heritage hotel in Australia.

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Ride the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway through the Barron Gorge National Park; enjoy spectacular views of Barron Falls; then soar over the rainforest on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Observe some of Australia’s most popular native wildlife on this tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island that includes a stop at Maru Koala and Animal Park. Interact with koalas and kangaroos before arriving at Phillip Island, home to sea birds, fur seals and, most famously, penguins. You’ll see the Nobbies to look for seals on the rocky coastline while you wait for sunset, when the little penguins perform the Penguin Parade, their nightly ritual of waddling out of the water and along the beach to their burrows. Read more about Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne 2017 at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Melbourne/Phillip-Island-Penguins-Koalas-and-Kangaroos-Day-Tour-from-Melbourne/d384-2230M10?pub=vcps

Travel to the Tasman Sea on a 2-hour Milford Sound cruise aboard the ‘Milford Mariner’ or ‘Milford Wanderer.’ Pass by the world-renowned Mitre Peak and drift alongside rushing waterfalls as you search for wildlife including New Zealand fur seals, dolphins and Fiordland-crested penguins. An onboard nature specialist provides expert commentary. Read more about Milford Sound Nature Cruise 2017 - Fiordland & Milford Sound at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Fiordland-and-Milford-Sound/Milford-Sound-Nature-Cruise/d756-2264P23?pub=vcps

So Lindsay can record her first ever dive in the Great Barrier Reef!