Actually, I'd originally planned this trip for Feb. or Mar., but this changed when I understood DS was returning home for good before Christmas.
As one does sometimes, he's now sounding like he's changing his mind.

I think I'd read the weather was optimum during Jan.- March. But Holiday - school being out, etc. made February & March the recommended months. DH will probably come if I come during that time, so it may work out for the best. January is his peak hunting time here.

I posted too soon, I have an interest in the recognizable LOTR sites, if there are any. I've read the books & it & seen the movies once. So, it's not like I'm a HUGE fan - just liked the scenery.
TY, again.

Hi Again!

The only site I'm aware of that actually has intact sites is this one, on the North Island.

I've actually met this guy once at a seminar, and he "lucked out" on being able to do this unlike the other sites; by then, it had been decided that everything had to come down when the movie crew left.

http://www.tourism.net.nz/listings/f...he-rings-tours