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AFRICA
Capture Africa’s Magic
It is said, you can’t claim you’ve travelled Africa until you’ve done a sunset cruise on the Chobe River; and doing it with a professional outfit like Pangolin Photo Safaris makes it even more memorable. Pangolin Photo Safaris operates
in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and has done an excellent
job of enabling novice and professional photographers to take their perfect wildlife photos. Set up by photographers, Pangolin offers specialized vehicles and boats designed with the needs
of photographic clients in mind, so nobody gets in the way of
your shot. Pangolin will take you where the wildlife is to get great photographic results of birds, elephants, buffalo, monkeys, crocs and so on.
Catering to all levels, packages range from single 3-hour safaris to 5-day photographic safari workshops
with acclaimed international wildlife photographers. pangolinphoto.com
IRELAND
A Gathering of Epic Proportions
Do you have an Irish name or relative? Simply love the music and culture? 2013 is the perfect year to tick Ireland off your bucket list or return to trace your roots, thanks to the biggest tourism initiative ever staged, and referred to as “The Gathering”. Throughout the year communities will showcase and share the very best of Irish culture, tradition, and spirit so expect existing festivals like Dublin’s St Patrick’s Festival (March 14-18), to be bigger than ever. The Gathering is happening all over Ireland. For
a map and calendar of events visit thegatheringireland.com
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NEW ZEALAND
Hobbit Hot Spots
Fans of the new movie can get a glimpse of Middle Earth (aka New Zealand) by visiting the main location where scenes were filmed.
The first prequel of the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, hit cinemas last December to the delight of many fans across the world. Set in fictional Middle Earth, the film was shot in where
else but New Zealand. Enjoy a tour around the shire and see where Bilbo Baggins lives at a private farmland near Matamata, a village on the North Island, which is home to ‘Hobbiton’. Visit the set made famous by Peter Jackson’s interpretation of the Lord of The Rings novels and fall in love with the stunning views that pan across the Kaimai Ranges along with Hobbit holes seamlessly designed to blend into the natural environment. Tour includes guided escort though the 10 acre Hobbiton movie set and ends at the Shores Rest Café where patrons can enjoy a cup of coffee and a bonus Sheep Farm Experience (hobbitontours.com $59).
Note: Prices are in AUD unless otherwise stated.
Relive the magic of the Hobbit when you visit the breathtaking film locations