ASI Robotics

We ended our adventure today in the magical world of the hobbits. Hobbiton was the set of the Hobbit trilogy directed by Sir Peter Jackson. It was a beautiful place to visit and we learned a great deal about how the Alexander farm was selected and the set was kept intact for those fans who love the JRR Tolkien classics.

One of the most spectacular sites in New Zealand are the glow worms in the waitomo caves. We spent the morning exploring the underground limestone caverns and learning about the glow worms. We ended our adventure by sailing through the caves with thousands of glow worms overhead.

Before lunch, we headed to the Rangihoua estate Olive oil producer where students learned about olive farming and olive oil production. We also engaged in an olive oil tasting.

We were met by a bird that the Maori consider good luck or a spirit in our world. This tranquil hike allowed students to see the true beauty of the island.