Tourism New Zealand Tourism New Zealand Collaborating with the world-famous game’s first live-action movie, “Minecraft: The Movie,” to create the world’s first destination DLC!

[Tourism New Zealand] [Tourism New Zealand] Collaborating with the world’s first live-action version of the world-famous game,
“Minecraft: The Movie,” to create the world’s first destination DLC! ​
Tourism New Zealand Press release: March 19, 2025 [New Zealand Tourism Board] Created the world’s first destination DLC in collaboration with the first live-action movie of the globally popular game “Minecraft: The Movie”! Minecraft DLC “Aotearoa New Zealand” released on March 19, 2025! 100% PURE PLAY – The adventure is real in New Zealand –
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44304/43/44304-43-99ad88c4f8f098cf3ca462e5eed5a74a-3900×2601.jpg (C)2025 WBEI and Legendary (C)Brett Phibbs To celebrate the release of Minecraft: The Movie, the first live-action version of the
world-famous game, Tourism New Zealand has teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Moyang Studios to produce and release the world’s first destination DLC (downloadable content). This will allow Minecraft users around the world to realistically “play” New Zealand’s magnificent nature and culture in-game. The Minecraft DLC “Aotearoa New Zealand” will be available to download and enjoy for free on the Minecraft Marketplace from 2:00 a.m. (Japan time) on March 19th. ■ Experience the spectacular scenery and culture with the “Aotearoa New Zealand” DLC. In the Minecraft DLC, Aotearoa New Zealand, players can enjoy in-game activities that they can experience in New Zealand, such as visiting the Waitomo Caves with its glittering glowworms, stargazing in Lake Tekapo, and canoeing in the Abel Tasman. Players can enjoy the feeling of traveling while experiencing New Zealand’s rich culture, otherworldly landscapes, and adventurous activities woven by friendly locals. Players can also experience the rich Maori world view, featuring indigenous Maori culture, traditions, taonga (treasure), taonga puoro (traditional Maori musical instrument), and New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna. Minecraft DLC “Aotearoa New Zealand” Download here:
https://www.minecraft.net/ja-jp/marketplace/pdp?id=56b6dc49-a467-4df9-bcb3-743596444ffd ■This adventure becomes real in New Zealand. “HIS The ROOM of journey IKEBUKURO” limited, Minecraft DLC “Aotearoa New Zealand” special store wrapping!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44304/43/44304-43-2f0b28637ed17d122491acca0e61258b-442×442.png In conjunction with the movie’s release, H.I.S. Co., Ltd. will be wrapping stores at “HIS The ROOM of journey IKEBUKURO (Ikebukuro Parco Sales Office)” starting in April. In addition, for those who apply for the New Zealand tour during the campaign period, we will offer benefits such as eco bags limited to this campaign. Please come and enjoy the world of Minecraft. HIS The ROOM of journey IKEBUKURO 1-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8557 Ikebukuro Parco Main Building M2F TEL: 050-1751-9742 HP:
https://www.his-j.com/branch/ikebukuroparco/ ■About Minecraft DLC “Aotearoa New Zealand” Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Rene de Monchy hopes this collaboration will get more people interested in New Zealand, turn their pixels into airline tickets and come and “play” New Zealand. “This is a chance to give people from all over the world the chance to play in Aotearoa New Zealand and see just how much fun they can have here. We want you to experience first-hand what New Zealand has to offer. ” states. Torfi Fran Ólafsson, senior creative director of original content and entertainment for Minecraft and producer of Minecraft: The Movie (released in Japan on Friday, April 25, 2025), said of the collaboration: “Filming Minecraft: The Movie in New Zealand was an amazing experience. The boundless creativity of our talented local crew embodies the values ​​that Minecraft values: positivity, creativity, and curiosity. There’s so much to see here that you won’t find anywhere else, and we’re looking forward to showing players some of that in the Minecraft Aotearoa New Zealand DLC.” ” ■ New Zealand destination that appears in Minecraft DLC “Aotearoa New Zealand” The Minecraft DLC Aotearoa New Zealand is set in six iconic New Zealand locations: Waitomo Caves (Waikato), Rotorua (Bay of Plenty), Kapiti Island (Wellington), Abel Tasman (Nelson Tasman), Tekapo (Mackenzie), and Doubtful Sound (Fiordland). ＜Kitajima＞ Waitomo Caves (Rotorua) Waitomo Caves, located
approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes by car from Auckland, is not only beautiful above ground, but also has a lot of charm inside its underground caves. Beneath this idyllic rural area, there are more than 300 caves that were created by underground rivers carving out the limestone ground over thousands of years. You can explore caving, abseiling and rafting, but also enjoy the countless tiny glowworms that twinkle like a starry sky. Waitomo Caves:
https://www.newzealand.com/jp/waitomo-caves/ Rotorua(Bay of Plenty) Rotorua is blessed with a unique geothermal environment, with distinctive topography, unique flora and fauna, and a rich Maori tradition. Known for its geothermal attractions, including vigorous geysers and hot springs, it offers vibrant Maori cultural experiences and adventures with outdoor and adrenaline-packed activities. Rotorua: https://www.newzealand.com/jp/rotorua/ Kapiti Island (Wellington) Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s most accessible nature reserves. This island, located 5 km from the coast northwest of the capital Wellington, is entirely a protected area, where you can see many rare endemic and rare species of wild birds that are no longer seen on the mainland. When visiting Kapiti Island, use Kapiti Island Nature Tours. Kapiti Island: https://www.newzealand.com/jp/kapiti-island/ ＜South Island＞ Abel Tasman National Park (Nelson Tasman) Featuring
mesmerizing azure waters and golden beaches, Abel Tasman National Park is small and easily accessible compared to other vast national parks in the South Island’s mountainous regions. Water taxis and kayaks are popular ways to get around. Abel Tasman National Park has some of the longest daylight hours in the country, and there are many mild and sunny days even in winter, making it a great place to visit any time of the year. Abel Tasman National Park:
https://www.newzealand.com/jp/feature/national-parks-abel-tasman/ Lake Tekapo (Mackenzie) Tekapo is located in the central part of New Zealand’s South Island, on a beautiful turquoise lake surrounded by majestic mountains. Great access to the area’s major attractions, including Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and Lake Pukaki. It is part of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the largest starry sky reserve in Japan, and is also known as one of the world’s best stargazing spots. Lake Tekapo:
https://www.newzealand.com/jp/lake-tekapo/ Doubtful Sound (Fiordland) Doubtful Sound, located in the South Island’s Fiordland National Park, is an untouched area famous for its stunning fjords, which were carved by glaciers in the Southern Alps more than 20,000 years ago. Doubtful Sound’s waters are home to many deep-sea creatures such as black coral, and are also home to Fiordland crested penguins, bottlenose dolphins, and New Zealand fur seals. The waters of Doubtful Sound are home to many deep-sea creatures such as black coral, and are also home to Fiordland crested penguins, bottlenose dolphins, and New Zealand fur seals. Doubtful Sound:
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