New Zealand is beautiful. And "untouched", some areas if New Zealand no person has ever stepped foot on because it is difficult to do so. Brilliant place for a hideout.
NZ not only has insane mountain ranges, like the Central Plateau, but also Boiling Mud Pools (characters death perhaps?), and an unforgiving landscape.
If you want to see Bond, against physical challenge of tramping, tracking a villain across bushes, Nee Zealand is the place to do it.
Also, Queenstown, Otago, may be a brilliant Bond location, with its casino's, Ski Resort and lovely scenery.
When you live in this country, you do feel like you Are on the edge of the world.
Ignoring all the Sheep Shaggin Sterotypes, (I always thought that was the Welsh who did that?)
“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming