Post-Conference Tour!Dear colleagues,
Thank you for planning to attend our XVII Symposium on Sleep and Breathing, we look forward to hosting you in New Zealand this March! As you are working on your travel plans, we want to alert you of an outstanding opportunity for you to consider incorporating. A post conference 3-day tour is being planned to Hobbiton Movie Set, departing on Wednesday, March 15, after the conference ends for a guided tour and an evening banquet feast fit for a Hobbit, described below. Located ~2.5h drive south of Auckland, allows exploring additional sites and experiences, detailed below, on the way back to Auckland. The estimated return to Auckland is on Saturday afternoon, in time for a featured dinner at the award-winning restaurant Ahi, in the heart of downtown Auckland! The tour is being organized by Ballygelvar Bespoke Tours and Boutique Accommodations, Inc. and there is flexibility in crafting it. The estimated costs include a fee of US$700.00 (that includes excursions fees, ie Hobbiton tickets & banquet, Waitomo Caves, etc) with additional costs for accommodations, transport and dinning, and a $400 fee for the organizer to be shared among the participants, the more register, the less each pays. If this tour is of interest, please register on this page by February 8 and contact Dr. Mihaela Teodorescu ([email protected]) with questions and suggestions. |
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HobbitonExperience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.
Your guided tour starts with a drive through our picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be. Website: Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours (hobbitontours.com)
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RotoruaRotorua is known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, as well as showcasing our fascinating Māori culture. From crystal-clear streams and magical forests, to epic biking trails and explosive geysers, Rotorua has it all. The city offers a raft of attractions and experiences for everyone from adventure-seekers to those just looking to unwind.
Website: Top 10 things to do in Rotorua | 100% Pure New Zealand (newzealand.com)
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WellingtonSituated at the southern end of the North Island, Wellington, New Zealand, was recently named "the coolest little capital in the world" by Lonely Planet. Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, Wellington is a compact city with a powerful mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine.
Fuel your visit with strong coffee and world-class craft beer – Wellingtonians are masters of casual dining, with plenty of great restaurants, night markets and food trucks. Website: Top 10 things to do in Wellington | 100% Pure New Zealand (newzealand.com)
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QueenstownExplore wineries, epic film locations, adventure activities or spoil yourself with a trip to a spa. Known as the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown is home to a range of adventures, from the world's first and most famous bungy jumps - the Kawarau Bridge - to jet boat thrills through the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur of the white-water rapids of the Shotover River. Go skydiving and take in the epic views of the Southern Alps and surrounding lakes, or for those who like to be a bit closer to the ground, explore the rocky gorges and creek crossings by quad bike.
Website: Top 10 things to do in Queenstown | 100% Pure New Zealand (newzealand.com)
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