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 ...

From hobbit-filled tales to rolling hills with more sheep than humans, New Zealand is a destination ... lush forests and golden beaches, the trail spans 37 miles one way and can be tackled in ...

(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.