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MY AAMOVIE MAPSNew Zealand’s dramatically diverselandscape has taken Hobbits toIsengard, given origin to an X-Manand seen a piano dumped on a beach.Now, eager film fans keen to visitthese locations can go to the AA Mapswebsite to get the exact location andcoordinates of where this movie magichas happened around our country.Details on how to find over 90 scenelocations from 10 movies, includingLord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit,Wolverine, Chronicles of Narnia and theadaptation of Maurice Gee’s Kiwi classicUnder The Mountain have been addedto AA Maps and are easily searchable.These film locations have also beenadded to TomTom GPS units, with therelease of their latest free map update.→To find film locations, head to aamaps.co.nz and typethe name of the movie into the search bar.PHOTOGRAPHY: ISTOCKPHOTOGRAPHY.COM84 AA Directions Winter 2013
MY AA10 tipsfor wintersun seekersThinking of escapingthe chill this winter, witha dash to Australia,a Pacific island orsomewhere furtherafield? Do it the AAway.1Plan your trip – whether you preferto roam the internet for inspirationor chat to somebody in the know,planning your escape is part of thefun. If you’re headed to Oz, seewww.driveaustralia.com.au forregional info, accommodation andideas. If you’re thinking of heading offon an overseas tour, speak to the AA’stravel partner Adventureworld or seewww.aa.co.nz/tours2Book your flights – when you bookwith Qantas, you’ll receive anAA Smartfuel discount www.aatravel.co.nz/qantas3Don’t forget travel insurance –did you hear about the guy whohad to pay $500 for an ambulance inSydney? Or the woman who brokeher foot and had to cancel her $18,000holiday? Don’t get caught out. Whenyou buy AA Travel Insurance, youchoose your own excess, and kids arecovered for free. Get a quote at www.aatravelinsurance.co.nz or visit anAA Centre.4Driving overseas – if you’relooking to drive while you’reoverseas, you may need anInternational Driving Permit, whichyou can organise at your localAA Centre.5If you need to book a rentalcar in Australia, AA Membersreceive a discount with AA Thrifty.www.thrifty.com.au/aanz-offers6Packing – if you’re the sort wholikes to bring everything but thekitchen sink, make sure you checkyour baggage allowance beforeyou fly to avoid extra charges. Also,roll rather than fold your clothesbefore you pop them in the suitcase.You’ll get more in and they will getless wrinkled!7Don’t forget the sunscreen!Always an essential, particularlywhen your skin has been hiddenbeneath winter layers for weeks.8Take your Membership card withyou – AA Members are eligible forroadside assistance via affiliated autoclubs in Australia and many othercountries, as well as discounts onattractions and travel.See www.aa.co.nz/benefits formore info.9If you’re looking for family fun atthe zoo, or thrills and spills at theGold Coast theme parks, check outwww.aa.co.nz/travel-discounts tosee how you can save on your visit.10And, finally, don’t forget totake loads of photos. Oneof the joys of heading to sunnierclimates during the New Zealandwinter is making everyone backhome just a little bit jealous! ←→If you can’t make it overseas thiswinter, there’s always the ‘winterlessNorth’. Head to aatravel.co.nzfor accommodation, hot deals andideas for things to see and do.www.aadirections.co.nz 85
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