New Zealand may have been dubbed the Land of the Long White Cloud by the Maori people, but for many it's now the land of the short stubby hobbit. The country's fantastic landscapes are famously ...

(CNN)-- The New Zealand government said Wednesday it has reached an agreement with filmmaker Peter Jackson and Warner Bros studios to ensure that the "Hobbit" movies will be made in the country.

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Located roughly 110 miles southeast of Auckland on a working sheep farm, the Hobbiton Movie Set is a must for fans of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit ... of their New Zealand vacations.