ABC's Bachelor Falls in Love with New Zealand

  • February 11, 2014
ABC's Bachelor Falls in Love with New Zealand
The former professional soccer player had a great time at the OGO. “The OGO was so much fun, this was one of my favorite dates”, says Galavis.

Their adventure continued when they arrived at Hobbiton, the real-life set of the blockbuster The Hobbit movies. As well as dining in the Green Dragon Pub by a cosy fireplace, Juan Pablo wooed some of the ladies outside individual Hobbit holes.

The first ever Latino Bachelor took his final one-on-one date to Tarata Fishaway on the shores of the Rangitikei River where they had a romantic picnic in a beautiful canyon by a stream. They then enjoyed a candle-lit dinner at his penthouse suite at the Hilton Lake Taupo.

The dramatic rose ceremony was set at the tranquil Blake House at Poronui Lodge, surrounded by crystal clear mountain waters, indigenous beech forest, ferns and lush alpine meadows.

Host Chris Harrison enjoyed returning to New Zealand after the show previously filmed season 13's final two episodes there. “It was great coming back to New Zealand”, he says. ”The North Island was spectacular and I got to experience some amazing fly-fishing”.

During filming Galavis stayed at Hilton Lake Taupo, which overlooked the picturesque lake. The ladies stayed at the Owners Cottage at the award-winning luxury Huka Lodge, an exclusive hideaway with stunning views of the Waikato River rapids.

With award winning wines, breathtaking scenery and an abundance of adventure, New Zealand is the ultimate destination for your next romantic vacation. To follow in The Bachelor's footsteps, visit www.newzealand.com/us/feature/the-bachelor-2014