The Hobbit Fan Contest winners have been lucky enough spending an entire week in New Zealand, aka Middle-earth, experiencing several activities, like bungee jumping and a tour of the Weta Cave, but also to watch both The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies trailer and movie before the rest of the world.

New Zealand 100% Pure has shared a summary video series for each day the winners enjoyed in New Zealand, using a video-blog method already used by Peter Jackson during The Hobbit production.

So, grab a cup of tea and enjoy yourself this virtual journey in Middle-earth!

Introducing Real Middle-earth diaries

All lucky winners of The ‎Hobbit Fan Contest have been announced! Share their journey here from November 2nd as we explore the Real Middle-earth – New Zealand.

Real Middle-earth Diary 1

The Hobbit Fan Fellowship global winners have arrived in New Zealand- Home of Middle-earth, and were treated to a very special welcome!

Real Middle-earth Diary 2

Day two in Middle-earth led The Hobbit Fan Fellowship from Rotorua to Hobbiton where a special surprise (or four) were waiting for them!

Real Middle-earth Diary 3

Watch as The Hobbit Fan Fellowship land in the adventure capital of New Zealand- Queenstown, where they go on a very special treasure hunt in Paradise, for a once in a life time prize!

Real Middle-earth Diary 4

The Hobbit Fan Fellowship chose their own journey beneath the Misty Mountains today- from wine tasting to jet boating – Queenstown offered something for one and all!

Real Middle-earth Diary 5

The Hobbit Fan Fellowship finally arrived in the “Middle of Middle-earth”- Wellington – home to Weta and of course Director Sir Peter Jackson, who was waiting to treat the Fellowship to a private screening of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.

 

Find out more on Twitter under the hashtags #HobbitFanContest and #OneLastTime!

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Author: Alice Greenleaf The Pinterest Manager and Staff Reporter of Middle-earth News. Alice discovered Tolkien’s world when she was 12 years old and watched The Fellowship of the Ring for the first time. It was love at the first sight. When not at her desk looking for something Middle-earth related or studying, you'll probably find her whispering spells, just to be prepared when she'll receive her Hogwarts Acceptance Letter.