Setting out from christchurch, we travel via fourwheel drive to the remote and beautiful mt potts high country station. Here, peaceful mt sunday was transformed into edoras, home to the riders of rohan in the lord of the rings film trilogy. If you want a touch of city tour thrown in with your middle earth offroad adventure, this is a choice as tour for you, because this lord of the rings vacation package offers a wicked time in auckland. Many people have dreamed about middle earth, and these lord of the rings tours takes the dream and makes it a reality. The lord of the rings is a trilogy consisting of high fantasy adventure films directed by new zealander, sir peter jackson. Middle earth comes to life in this tour of some of the best lord of the rings filming locations in the south island. In the north island youll travel to the maori cultural centre of rotorua, pass the. Travel from auckland to queenstown, and visit notable locations from the lord of the rings movies along the way including hobbiton. See and experience some of the spectacular landscapes featured in the films. North island lord of the rings tours, middle earth tours. New zealand south island tours southern lakes, lord of.
You will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the. You stay right in the heart of the city near britomart and the viaduct, and the package includes an unforgettable evening dinner cruise across waitemata harbour on the pride of. This tour brings you to the site of the signature scenes that were shot in the queenstown lakes region. How do you find locations, create mythological creatures, film complex stunts and what is it like to be on set. Hi everyone, my teenage daughter yes the adrenaline junkie who wants to skydive and ski the black slopes is also a fanatical lord of the rings fan. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso. How to find the lord of the rings filming locations. Turquoise lakes, majestic glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks, golden tussock lands and the pictureperfect towns of. This package is designed for those who would love to visit lord of the rings locations as well as enjoy other popular activities. Visit filming locations throughout new zealand including hobbiton. One day to six weeks throughout the southern alps and south island.
Our full one day into the vale of wizards lord of the rings location tour visiting glenorchy and paradise. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more. Discover the movie magic when you visit the lord of the rings locations for filming. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film. The only authorised guide to the many new zealand locations used in the filming of all three lord of the rings films. Lord of the rings tours one day in middle earth this tour is the only oneday tour to include all of the famous lotrhobbit movie locations in queenstown, glenorchy, arrowtown. Youll enjoy visiting some of the filming locations for the hobbit and lord of the rings movies including hobbiton village near matamata, and the canterbury high country. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands. Our 10 day the lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital, wellington, to new zealands adventure capital, queenstown via captivating south island scenery. South island lord of the rings tours, middle earth tours, lotr.
On your guided walk youll learn how the set was built on top of sheer cliffs, see exclusive photos from the film sets construction, and enjoy the aweinspiring 360degree views from the summit just like eowyn did in. The ultimate lord of the rings new zealand vacation. This tour is the only oneday tour to include all of the famous lotrhobbit movie locations in queenstown, glenorchy, arrowtown. This book has many details about all the places filmed on the movies, with maps and how to get there. If you only have limited time or are just curious about what the lotr or hobbit films are all about, we recommend our new breakfast lord of the rings tour, twilight lord of the rings tour or the hobbit laketown film tour including lunch. It is said that after 60 years, there will be the one tour to rule them all. Journey to middle earth and visit the stunning alpine location of edoras, the capital city of the rohan people, from the movie trilogy. A tour to satisfy the most ardent of fans welcome to middleearth. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film locations of.
The lord of the rings locations listed below can be found in or near queenstown. Ian brodie wrote a short but surprisingly complete guidebook here for anyone who really wants to get a feel of the lord of the rings vibe while travelling in new zealand. Book our adventure tours below now for sensational lord of the rings experience. Full colour lord of the rings location guide book by ian brodie this tour can be modified for families. This exclusive tour of new zealands south island lord of the rings. Full day guided lotr edoras tour from christchurch, including lunch. Explore the cities and scenery of both the north and south islands on this extensive 21 day tour. In general, the south island played the part of mountainous regions such as rohan and gondor, while the north island doubled as the idyllic, rolling countryside of the shire and the lavastrewn landscape of mordor. North island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. New zealand lord of the rings south island large map.
Click for filming location highlights and answers to lotr tour faqs. Discover all of the south island of new zealands lord of the rings filming locations on this halfday tour from queenstown. Our expert guides will keep you safe and intregued along the way private charters. Find out many quirks and tales you didnt about the. Travel north to south for two weeks exploring and experiencing middle earths rugged beauty and magnificent vistas as captured in the lord of the rings and hobbit movies. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures.
New zealand south island tours southern lakes, lord of the. For film enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventurers alike, this really is the complete, exploring the rugged and beautiful queenstown lakes region used by many filmmakers. Whether you are an avid lotr fan or simply a fan of adventuring in new places, you will love this exclusive tour with its breathtaking scenery. This was a bit of a drive but our tour guide grant was fantastic and was so knowledgeable about the area. Middleearth, home of hobbits, trolls, and orcs, may have been the creation of jr tolkiens brilliant mind, but believe us when we tell you that the idyllic paradise, brought to life by director sir peter jackson in both the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies, really does exist in new zealand the perfect place for the ultimate lord of the rings new zealand vacation. Helicopters nelsons lord of the rings tours include two world famous sites, adventuring into the breathtaking scenery of mt olympus south of rivendell and mt owen dimrill dale.
Step into the enchanting village of hobbiton movie set in the heart of new zealand, you can step into the lush pastures of the shire with a guided tour of hobbiton, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit t rilogies. I myself will be leaving in a few weeks and i must say that this book helped a lot in finding out where to go when ill be there. Zicasso, together with a fellowship of lord of the rings experts in middle earth, has forged the one tour to celebrate the epic novels 60th anniversary. New zealand lord of the rings tour information nz luxury. This tour covers a lot of ground to show you the beautiful and varied sights of the area. This book is an excellent guide mainly if you are thinking to visit new zealand and the locations of the movie lord of the rings. Lord of the rings tour queenstown forum tripadvisor. We stayed in christchurch just so we could take the tour to mt. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. Find out where is the shire, take guided tours of the stunning film locations. Lord of the rings self drive tours of both the north island and south island of new zealand. Immerse yourself in the locations for edoras, helms deep and the misty mountains. Step into middle earth, walk in the same spots as the actors did and learn all the information from your tour guides. Private tours new zealand new zealand tours bookatour.
Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures you will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the breathtaking landscapes and natural. Lord of the rings self drive start your holiday go new zealand. Let us look after you on a customised, personalised tour incorporating lord of the rings film location sights or enjoy a stressfree sightseeing holiday. Visit the lord of the rings lotr filming locations in new zealand this is not only a lord of the rings tour but also a fabulous scenic tour from christchurch to queenstown. Join us for our captivating halfday lord of the rings tour. If you only have a short time to explore the largest island of new zealand, this is the tour for you. Lord of the rings tours helicopters nelson scenic tours.
Take a journey into middleearth with a full day tour from christchurch to a key lord of the rings filming location. Dec 01, 2003 the only authorised guide to the many new zealand locations used in the filming of all three lord of the rings films. The lord of the rings trilogy experiences new zealand. Lord of the rings tours helicopters nelson scenic tours top.
Take a lord of the rings tour for an unforgettable journey to chetwood forest, dimrill dale, edoras, the pelennor fields, ford of bruinen, the river anduin and fangorn forest. Travel to locations used for filming the lord of the rings trilogy around queenstown. Lord of the rings tours christchurch, canterbury 4x4 adventures lord of the rings tours christchurch, canterbury visit website exclusive chauffeured guided offroad lord of the rings and custom made tours from christchurch. Journey along one of new zealands most dangerous roads and visit the ford of bruinen. On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet. Lord of the rings tours lord of the rings tours the ultimate lord of the rings experience helicopters nelsons lord of the rings tours include two world famous sites, adventuring into the breathtaking scenery of mt olympus south of rivendell and mt owen dimrill dale. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the south island. Southern lakes guided tours showcase the best of new zealands south island. The following lord of the rings locations can be found on the north island of. Play hobbit for day and book a tour through weta workshop, the oscar award winning design studio for lord of the rings. Our 4wd tours explore locations around the wakatipu basin, including arrowtown, glenorchy and paradise and backcountry locations such as skippers and macetown. Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a movie. They are the only tour company that can legally take you to the rocky top of mt sunday. Since the first screening of the lord of the rings.
Proudly new zealand nz owned lotr and hobbit tours in queenstown. This lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. New zealand tours are always fun with bookatour, whether you are looking for a guided tour of new zealand a group tour of new zealand, private tours of new zealand or a shore excursion tour. Explore middle earth on a new zealand lord of the rings tour new zealand and its stunning scenery was the perfect choice as the background for the lord of the rings and the hobbit movies. If eating is your thing, drive an hour out of town to martinborough and experience some of the regions best food and wine. On the way, youll discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet characters involved in the making of the films, and experience a whirlwind adventure through middleearth. They finish in auckland, christchurch nzs second biggest city and airport or queenstown, the south islands stunning adventure tourism. South island lord of the rings tours, middle earth tours. Our 10 day the lord of the rings tours will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. We have both lord of the rings and hobbit tours departing throughout the day. Lord of the rings edoras tour greatsights new zealand. Let us drive you on your dream holiday, choose the activities you want to include from our list of must do attractions in queenstown and the southern lakes region of new zealand. From the cook strait spectacular views of the kaikoura ranges on the south island can be enjoyed and dolphins and many sea birds.
In new zealands south island, middle earth truly comes to live in the canterbury plains, mckenzie country, nelson, otago and fiordland regions. Lord of the rings tours south island 4x4 adventures nz ltd. Nomad safaris 4wd tours encompass everything from lord of the rings tours to historical gold mining tours around queenstown. Discover the lord of the rings tour in twizel, new zealand, the film location of gondor, from tolkeins lord of the rings. Prepare for seven days of spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure. Tripadvisor lord of the rings scenic tour provided by.
Not only will you have the opportunity to experience these stunning locations up close, you will see exactly where the film action took placeand get to walk in the footsteps of hobbits. New zealand lord of the rings tours red carpet tours. Choose a fabulous sightseeing tour or an amazing lord of the rings tour. Lord of the rings tour privately guided lord of the rings tour from christchurch to queenstown and milford sound incorporating lord of the rings film location sites for your fabulous holiday. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand tourism new zealand. South island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. Its an all day trip in a specially built land rover. It also includes a visit to spectacular milford sound and the fiordland national park. Milford sound was beautiful but we also had the opportunity to stop multiple times along the way to see other beautiful parts of fjordland national park and even got to see some sites where lord of the rings was filmed. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz.
Prehistoric forests, snow covered mountains, rolling green farmland and wild rivers. Complimentary ticket wallet with your travel vouchers and driving maps bonus. New zealand south island holiday south island haka tours. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the north island.
This lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealand s adventure capital queenstown. The fellowship of the ring in 2001, new zealand has become the embodiment of middleearth to millions of moviegoers and tolkien readers the world over. On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique. Visit filming locations throughout new zealand including hobbiton movie set tour in matamata. Take your time along the inland scenic route from christchurch to mount sunday 2. Lord of the rings locations map new zealand travel insider. Nz lord of the rings south island tour red carpet tours. Explore the highlights of middle earth and the spectacular scenery made famous in the lord of the rings and hobbit movies.
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