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Pete's Dragon Trailer - Real New Zealand Locations



From the land that was the backdrop for blockbuster movies such as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy, King Kong and many others – New Zealand is once again front and centre on the big screen.
Disney’s family film, Pete’s Dragon, depicts the adventures of Pete, an orphaned boy, and his best friend Elliott, who happens to be a dragon. New Zealand plays the setting for the town of Millhaven, located in the American Pacific Northwest. Pete’s Dragon trailer: For images of Pete’s Dragon, please visit: [url=http://media.newzealand.com/en/news/new-zealand-home-of-disneys-petes-dragon”/]http://media.newzealand.com/en/news/new-zealand-home-of-disneys-petes-dragon”/[/url] Pete’s Dragon is directed by David Lowery and stars Bryce Dallas Howard and Robert Redford. It will open in U.S. theaters on August 12, 2016 and features three exciting New Zealand locations: Wellington, Rotorua and Tapanui.

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Highlights include:
  • Wellington (on the North Island) is often described as “Wellywood” because so many films are produced there. It is home to Te Papa Tongarewa (New Zealand’s national museum) and thriving coffee and craft beer scenes. The production of Pete’s Dragon began at Wellington’s Stone Street Studios and Weta Digital, where visitors can enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the visual effects company that brought the dragon, Elliott, to life.
  • Rotorua’s Redwood Forest (on the North Island), a popular destination for hikers, was used in the forest scenes for Pete’s Dragon. With its Californian redwoods and magnificent lake views, Redwood Forest scenery is an ideal double for America. In Rotorua, visitors can enjoy the newly opened eco-experience, The Redwoods Treewalk, consisting of a series of 23 suspension bridges crossing the gaps between 22 ancient redwood trees that are 12 metres above the ground. Rotorua is also known for its Maori cultural experiences, geothermal sites and mountain biking.
  • Tapanui is located in the Otago region in the lower South Island. Tapanui was transformed into the main street of the American town of Millhaven. Tapanui, a popular fishermen’s location, is near the Clutha Gold Trail – one of the “Great Rides” of the Nga Haerenga (the New Zealand Cycle Trail). Visitors can also enjoy a variety of native wildlife in nearby Nugget Point – on the Otago coastline – including Yellow Eyed Penguins and New Zealand fur seals.
Visit New Zealand in any season. Throughout both islands, you’ll have your choice of unique adventures – hiking, climbing or kayaking across landscapes famous the world over – and can savour the freshest local produce and world-class wines. Air New Zealand has direct non-stop flights from Vancouver to Auckland and offers flights from many other North American cities. Amazing new experiences are just one flight away. For more information on New Zealand or to create your unique adventure, please visit: www.NewZealand.com and check out the “Wishlist” handy vacation planner.


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