Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film locations of. On your lotr guided tour, you will discover breathtaking and iconic lotr scenery from isengard, amon hen, lothlorien forest, the misty mountains and ithilien. Visitors to the 12acre movie set will be delighted that they can walk in the footsteps of hobbits along pathways that wend between rolling hills, grassy meadows, and wander across doublearched stone bridge over a small lake so that they can stop by the mill, the party tree and over 40 circular doorways to hobbit holes including bag end. Take your time along the inland scenic route from christchurch to mount sunday 2. This lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. New zealand wide 16 day lord of the rings new zealand holiday. We operate this tour for 11 months of the year, we close for the month of august. After a free day in wellington, cross cook strait to nelson, the south islands oldest settled city and home to many of the artists who made props for lord of the rings. Lord of the rings 14 day new zealand self drive tour. South island tours nz we specialize in small group tours of the south island. Please book in advance or contact lotr tours to confirm availability.
All our themed tours can be further customised to suit you perfectly. If tours are full, we are usually still able to add additional tours so please get in touch, even if your preferred datetime looks unavailable. How do you find locations, create mythological creatures, film complex stunts and what is it like to be on set. Lord of the rings tours helicopters nelson scenic tours. Day 4 fly rotorua to wellington, afternoon lord of the rings tours. The lord of the rings trilogy experiences new zealand. Lord of the rings tours helicopters nelson scenic tours top. South island only 12 day lord of the rings south island. On the 128 pages you find lots of pictures and maps. Middle earth comes to life in this tour of some of the best lord of the rings filming locations in the south island.
Immerse yourself in the locations for edoras, helms deep and the misty mountains. One day to six weeks throughout the southern alps and south island. Four wheel drive tours south island 4x4 adventures nz ltd. The most accessible filming location in wellington. 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. For those keen on lord of the rings this is the tour for you. Discover the lord of the rings tour in twizel, new zealand, the film location of gondor, from tolkeins lord of the rings. Tripadvisor lord of rings 4wd tour fullday provided.
Experience the south island on an exclusive 4wd tour. See the full itinerary instant quote or book now view detailed tour map. Let us look after you on a customised, personalised tour incorporating lord of the rings film location sights or enjoy a stressfree sightseeing holiday. On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique. Discover the lord of the rings filming locations tourism. On the south island you can retrace the barrel run from the hobbit trilogy, view the landscapes and scenery on the mackenzie basin used for some of the battle scenes and in and around queenstown there are an abundance of places and tours that will bring the scenes back to life. Traverse the awaawaroa trig hill track and enter a quiet valley hidden in the shadows of the islands highest mountain. New zealand south island tours southern lakes, lord of. Full colour lord of the rings location guide book by ian brodie. Wander through middle earth and visit locations from the lord of the rings and the hobbit movies.
Privately guided lord of the rings tour from christchurch to queenstown and milford sound incorporating lord of the rings. Full colour lord of the rings location guide book by ian brodie this tour can be modified for families. On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet. 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.
A guide that helps you find some of the lord of the rings filming locations on the south island. New zealand lord of the rings south island large map. Book our adventure tours below now for sensational lord of the rings experience. Location guidebook completely updated edition from ian brodie is a small but interesting book. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. The lord of the rings lotr tour packages our the lord of the rings and hobbiton tour package options ranges from 6 to 14 days long. These lotr tours feature many of the key filming locations in north island and south island, made famous by the movie trilogy. Go on a scenic adventure through some of the iconic locations used in the filming. If you are lord of the rings fan, then this is for you dont get me wrong u will love the 4x4. Lord of the rings explorer day nz coach tour 3 hotels. How to find the lord of the rings filming locations. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the north island.
You will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the. The following lord of the rings locations can be found on the north island of. Journey to middle earth and visit the stunning alpine location of edoras, the capital city of the rohan people, from the movie trilogy. South island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. Many people have dreamed about middle earth, and these lord of the rings tours takes the dream and makes it a reality.
Take a journey with us deep into middle earth and explore unique lord of the rings filming locations from queenstown to glenorchy and mt aspiring world heritage national park feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breathtaking and magical landscape that inspired peter jacksons film locations for the lord of the rings movies. The rolling green hills in the north island look like the shire, and the majestic mountains in the south could be the misty mountains. It is said that after 60 years, there will be the one tour to rule them all. Ill never forget that feeling of coming to hobbiton the first timetheres so many feelings of nostalgia and history. Rental car as selected for 12 days, unlimited km and standard insurance with excess. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso. Lord of the rings tours new zealand tours and itineraries. Now you too can fully experience the real middle earth. These stunning lord of the rings tours will let you experience the incredible nz scenery that made the lotr trilogy and hobbit movies so iconic. Choose your experience escorted cycle, 4wd tagalong, private tour or small group seniors tour. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the south island. Youll travel across the south island from the west to the east coast through arthurs pass national park. Explore the island on a guided tour, experiencing the diverse beauty of waiheke.
Our 4wd tours explore locations around the wakatipu basin, including arrowtown, glenorchy and paradise and backcountry locations such as skippers and macetown. South island lord of the rings tours, middle earth tours, lotr. Explore the cities and scenery of both the north and south islands on this extensive 21 day tour. Have piece of mind knowing you are booking a quality local tour as pure glenorchy has been running quality lord of the rings and scenic tours since 2005. 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 tours red carpet tours. 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. North island only 10 day lord of the rings north island. Shop for your own mementos or visit one of a multitude of national parks. 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. Ideal for family groups, couples and friends and family with a wide range of interests. This exclusive tour of new zealands south island lord of the rings. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands.
The cool breeze blows across shore and through the trees. Drive 1 hour past queenstown to arrowtown and see where arwen carried a wounded frodo across the ford of bruinen in the first lord of the rings movie, then drive on to te anau 2. I hope i spelled both names right were really good drivers, very knowledgeable, helpful and made the tours great as did the other tour guides that were in the other cars. Gardens of isengard, the river anduin, rivendell, osgiliath wood, paths of the dead. No north island trip would be complete without exploring the hobbiton movie set. Visit filming locations throughout new zealand including hobbiton. Lord of the rings scenic tour journey with us deep into middle earth and explore lord of the rings locations from queenstown to glenorchy. Shop for your own mementos or visit one of a multitude of national parks, including the vehiclefree abel tasman coastal track. Find out many quirks and tales you didnt about the. 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. We have both lord of the rings and hobbit tours departing throughout the day. Although none of the sets are left behind, the landscapes will be instantly recognisable.
You can visit middle earths stunning locations like hobbiton, mount doom, and the misty mountains, not to mention the option to visit weta workshop. From the comfort of your carriage see lush beech forest, deep river. 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 find out more book this tour. Explore the sets from the lord of the rings and the hobbit movie series at hobbiton during this shore excursion. And after all of that if you do really want the adrenaline rush queenstown is known for, take your pick from the shotover jet. 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. Lord of the rings new zealand tour package zicasso. 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. In the north island youll travel to the maori cultural centre of. A tour to satisfy the most ardent of fans welcome to middleearth.
The lord of the rings locations listed below can be found in or near queenstown. Experience the aweinspiring scenery of the south island on this actionpacked 14 day vacation. This tour is a mustdo for lord of the rings fans visiting new zealand. Visit the misty mountains, amon hen, isengard, ithilien and lothlorien forest featured in the lord of the rings trilogy. Experience a selection of middleearths most iconic and memorable locations on the lord of the rings halfday tour from queenstown. Discover the magnificence of new zealands scenic wonders on an escorted lord of the rings tour. Get off the beaten track with 4x4 adventures nz ltd. You have seen the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, now you can see where the films were shot.
Lord of the rings self drive tours of both the north island and south island of new zealand. Nz lord of the rings south island tour red carpet tours. We provide lotr stylish and comfortable 4wd vans, one of the best stressfree travels you deserve, suitable for all. And if youre looking for the one ring itself, you can find that in nelson read about our experience here. This was a bit of a drive but our tour guide grant was fantastic and was so knowledgeable about the area. Lord of the rings locations map new zealand travel insider.
In the south island, specialised the lord of the rings tours take passengers by luxury 4wd into the remote back country of canterbury and the rangitata valley to mt sunday and mt potts high country station which was transformed into edoras, the capital of the rohan people. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. 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. Specialising in private, bespoke tours of the southern lakes region of new zealand. 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. 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.
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The itinerary can be customised if you require shorter or longer duration, larger car size, different style of accommodation etc. Enjoy the views of lake manapouri on your way to the isengard lookout, just past glenorchy 1 hour from queenstown. North island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. The new zealand tour travels the length of the country and includes many unique experiences for fans of the trilogy and upcoming film the hobbit. This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. New zealand the perfect middleearth tourism new zealand. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more. Cross tauranga harbour and head through the kaimai mountain range en route to hobbiton, the movie set location for the lord of the rings movies and the hobbit trilogy. Pure glenorchy scenic lord of the rings tours tripadvisor. New zealand south island tours southern lakes, lord of the. 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. Drive through lord of the rings country or for the really fanatic, jump aboard one of many dedicated lotr tours. Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a movie. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures.