Thorin Oakenshield, Volge de sporen van de Hobbit, Metronieuws.com, 24th February 2012

The article is about travelling to New Zealand "Following the Footsteps of the Hobbit". They say they're now filming part 2 of The Hobbit.

Part 1: They talk about the wave of tourists coming to New Zealand after the success of the LOTR-trilogy and that the first part of The Hobbit has generated even more tourists.

Part 2: Hobbiton Village is filmed at a family farm in the Haere Mai region which is on the Northern Island. Of course there are hobbit tours on offer.

Part 3: Then the studio: They say that all green screen bits have been filmed at Jackson's own Stone Street Studios and that the whole party then left for location filming. In October a crew of 500 plus equipment and food were transported in 140 trucks. Of course there are tours on offer at the studios.

Part 4: Last item: They've thrown barrels into the water near Lake Taupo for a secret scene. Nearby is the water power station of Aratiatia which of course won't feature in the movie.