The secret's out!!... Lord of the Rings, Whale Rider, Without a Paddle, Lost World and In My Father’s Den have all made sure of this. Breathtaking beauty surrounds us – from the golden sands of Coromandel, East Cape and the Bay of Plenty to the rugged surf beaches of Raglan; from the banks of mighty rivers to the geothermal environment of Rotorua; from the shores of deep blue lakes to the verdant green of our forest; and from farmland to snow capped peaks and high country desert of the volcanic plateau. This powerful and natural environment can be a dramatic backdrop to your production.  Just imagine the hot water beaches, craters you can walk through, crystal waters, streams in dappled glades to cascading water falls, rolling farmland, orchards, vineyards, gold mines and the white sandy beaches of the majestic Pacific Ocean. Then there are four active volcanoes in our region.  White Island – 48km off the  Bay of Plenty coast, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe on the Volcanic Plateau.  These awesome volcanic forces have shaped our land, creating silica terraces, unique crystalline pools, steamy bubbling mud, clear hot springs and natural geysers of boiling water. The Central Region is also the heartland of authentic Maori culture with historical sites and buildings, combined with unique redwood, pine forests and beautiful native bush. We have it all and so can you – with a little help. Film Central has the resources and infrastructure to bring it all to you...