Inside Middle Earth: Abel Tasman National Park
A great many people around the world chiefly know New Zealand as “Middle Earth” in The Lord of the Rings films.
As a Fantasy author living right here in Middle Earth, I feel it’s my bounden duty to share the occasional image or images of “my” Middle Earth on the blog — and as I recently went on holiday to the wonderful Abel Tasman National Park, in the upper north-west section of the South Island, I thought it was time to share some “inside Middle Earth” photos again.
Technically, I believe it’s official that Abel Tasman did not feature in any of The Lord of the Rings or Hobbit films, but if NZ be Middle Earth then it’s unquestionable that the National Park is inside it … (I rest my case for the authenticity of the title. 😉 )
Although, in fact, today’s pics are from Kaiteriteri and environs, on our way to our destination, but the beginning of the holiday is still the holiday, and perhaps even its most magical part.
As you can see, Kaiteriteri, close by the entrance to the national park, is definitely a special place. Despite it now being autumn here in the southern hemisphere, the weather was magical, too.
As for the sea, and the “getting there” experience (by boat or helicopter only, where we were going), I believe the picture below speaks for itself:
Look out for “more Inside Middle Earth” photos from t’holiday over the next few weeks. 🙂
My goodness, look at the color of that water- just stunning!
“I know” — it’s amazing!