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We are breaking down NZ into the great houses of Westeros!

House of the Dragon is back! Will you survive the Dance of the Dragons?

17 June 2024

17 June 2024

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Inspired by House of the Dragon, this fun guide matches New Zealand regions with the great houses of Westeros. Auckland mirrors the powerful and affluent House Lannister, while political Wellington aligns with House Baratheon.

The cold, resilient regions of Canterbury and Otago are a perfect fit for House Stark. Other key comparisons include fertile Hawke's Bay as House Tyrell and the volcanic Bay of Plenty as House Targaryen, helping you find your place in the Kiwi realm.

House Stark - Canterbury and Otago

Castle of choice:

1640 Lilybank Road, Lake Tekapo

House Lannister - Auckland

Castle of choice:

27 Marine Parade, Herne Bay

House Baratheon - Wellington

Castle of choice:

59 Howard Road, Point Howard, Eastbourne

House Tyrell - Hawke's Bay

Castle of choice:

1 Breckenridge Lane, Taradale, Napier

House Greyjoy - West Coast

Castle of choice:

5770 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, Buller

House Martell - Northland

Castle of choice:

659B Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie, Whangarei

House Targaryen - Bay of Plenty

Castle of choice:

340H Pahoia Road, Whakamarama, Western Bay Of Plenty