Finding Hobbiton!
In 1998, Sir Peter Jackson’s team of location scouts were searching for the iconic rolling hills and lush green pastures of Hobbiton™. An aerial search led them to the Alexander farm, a stunning 1,250 acre sheep farm in the heart of the Waikato. They noted the area’s striking similarity to The Shire™, as described by JRR Tolkien, and quickly realised that the Hobbits™ had found a home.
In one particular part of the farm, a magnificent pine tree towered over a nearby lake, adjacent to a rising hill. Bag End now sits atop that hill, overlooking the Party Tree, as that pine would later be known. The surrounding areas were untouched; no power lines, no buildings and no roads in sight. This meant that Sir Peter Jackson could leave the 20th century behind, and fully submerge himself in the fantasy world of Middle-earth™.
In March 1999 the crew began the nine month quest to bring the ideas for Hobbiton to fruition; help was provided by the New Zealand Army, and soon 39 temporary Hobbit Holes™ were scattered across the 12 acre plot used for the set. Secrecy was key, and strict security measures were put in place by the production company throughout construction and filming. Filming commenced in December 1999, and it took around three months to get a wrap on The Shire.
After an initial attempt at demolition, 17 bare plywood facades remained. These shells would serve as the catalyst that propelled Hobbiton forward into the public eye, with guided tours commencing in 2002.
In 2009, Sir Peter Jackson returned to film The Hobbit trilogy, and he left behind the beautiful movie set you’ll see today; 44 permanently reconstructed Hobbit Holes, in the same fantastic detail seen in the movies. In 2012 The Green Dragon™ Inn was opened as the finale to the journey. Guests now finish their Hobbiton Movie Set experience with a refreshing beverage from the Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ Range. There’s an abundance of movie magic nestled inside the fully operational farm.
TANDEM SKYDIVE
Your cruise to altitude will give you breathtaking scenes over the Grand Canyon, the jump door will be opened and you get to the moment when its your turn to jump out attached to your experienced USPA qualified instructor.
You will exit the aircraft at jump altitude, and feel the wind in your face as your instructor stabilizes your free fall, the canopy opens and you can take the time to enjoy the surreal experience of the flight swooping back down to earth.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Proof that you are a badass
Only people that jump out of a moving aircraft at the Grand Canyon are eligible to receive one
VIDEO
You can relive your skydiving experience over and over…
Using wrist-mounted high-resolution cameras, our instructors will capture your entire skydive experience for you to share with your friends and family. The Paragon Skydive video will include; your pre-flight training, the amazing flight up, your free fall, canopy ride and landing back at the airport, the entire adventure can be digitally recorded for you.
Our professional video editing staff will put together the best shots to the music of your choice (a selection of music will be available).
We highly recommend a Video especially if it’s your first jump! This experience is not something you are going to want to forget.
Video will be given to you on a USB for easy upload and sharing with friends.
PHOTOS
Still photos will be available, your tandem instructor will take these through out your whole experience and are taken as part of the video if you choose the combo package. (It is easier to do them together!)
They will be provided on a USB drive for easy sharing, uploads and proof you did it
You can get them at a discount with the video in one of our packages or as an optional add-on to the Naked Skydive
Catégorie:Appareils pour Réduire les Ronflements; Activité:Voyage; Quantité:1 set; Fonction:Repos de Voyage; date d'inscription:09/08/2017; Catégories de base:Santé Beauté,Soins Personnels; Produits spéciaux sélectionnés:COD
Highlights
East Coast Beaches
Hajar Mountains
Friday Market
Picturesque Fishing Villages
Ghost City Emirates of Fujairah's
Portuguese Fort
Ticket Includes
Hotel pick up & drop off
Professional Guide
Entrance Fees
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Ticket Excludes
Personal expenses
Tips
ITINERARY:
A three-hour journey takes you to one of the most popular beaches on the East coast. You can admire the beautiful and dramatic Hajar Mountains stop at the traditional and popular 'Friday Market', passes through agricultural areas and sees the picturesque fishing villages of Khorfakkan and Dibba.
After a swim and a break for lunch at the Sandy Beach Hotel, visit the oldest mosque in the UAE and discover the ancient 'Ghost City' and the Emirate of Fujairah's Portuguese fort. Fujairah is a remarkable emirate, with the coast extending from the mouth of the Arabian Gulf down to the Indian Ocean; it has long been a major trading port.
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
Blue Line (Daily)
Termini railway station
Piazza Indipendenza
Santa Maria Maggiore
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Piazza Venezia
Vatican/Castel Sant’Angelo
Barberini
Purple Line
Termini Railway Station
Santa Maria Maggiore (Sat After -Sundays)
Colosseum
Porta San Sebastiano – Museo delle Mura
Catacombe San Sebastiano, Ancient Appia
Caffarella Park
Domine Quo Vadis Church
Terme di Caracalla
Circus Maximus
Piazza Venezia