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. This package is designed for those who would love to visit lord of the rings locations as well as enjoy other popular activities. Nz lord of the rings south island tour red carpet tours. The lord of the rings location guidebook by ian brodie. You have seen the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, now you can see where the films were shot. Lord of the rings south island itinerary red carpet tours. The lord of the rings tours from auckland 2020 travel. Just ask us and we can include one with your tour pack. 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. This lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. The following lord of the rings locations can be found on the north island of. 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. Four wheel drive tours south island 4x4 adventures nz ltd.
Lord of the rings film tours in new zealand usa today. South island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. Discover the magnificence of new zealands scenic wonders on an escorted lord of the rings tour. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film. Exclusive chauffeured guided offroad lord of the rings and custom made tours departing christchurch. Our first tour was the hobbit tour we went to gorgeous lake pukaki where some of the laketown refugee scenes were filmed. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the north island. Many activities and attractions offer the chance to see the film locations. Take a day tour to mount cook and see aoraki mount cook, new zealands highest mountain, or experience a milford sound day tour from queenstown or te anau. Gardens of isengard, the river anduin, rivendell, osgiliath wood, paths of the dead.
Hosting costs a lot of money and developing new projects takes hundreds of. Or, more specifically, so i could go on a lord of the rings tour of new zealand that i read about online the tour was offered by red carpet tours the first and most comprehensive lord of the rings tour company in new zealand and when. Take a tour through the set during the day or spoil yourself with a unique evening banquet in the village. Ill never forget that feeling of coming to hobbiton the first timetheres so many feelings of nostalgia and history. During our two week campervan adventure on new zealands south island, we had an impromptu idea to visit edoras, which was the primary filming location for the lord of the rings. We had some complimentary muffins and juice, and then headed back to the musterers hut for lunch. The itinerary can be customised if you require shorter or longer duration, larger car size, different style of accommodation etc. Experience a selection of middleearths most iconic and memorable locations on the lord of the rings halfday tour from queenstown. There are two maps, one on the front cover of the north island, one on the back cover of the south island. Full colour lord of the rings location guide book by ian brodie this tour can be modified for families.
North island lord of the rings tours, middle earth tours. On the 128 pages you find lots of pictures and maps. Choose your experience escorted cycle, 4wd tagalong, private tour or small group seniors. Step into middle earth, walk in the same spots as the actors did and learn all the information from your tour guides. On the way youll discover captivating scenery, visit unique film locations, meet characters involved in the making of the films, and experience a whirlwind adventure through middleearth. Blue moon lodge in havelock, then you can easily journey onto nelson and into another world with helicopters nelsons lord of the rings tours. If you enjoy this site please consider a small donation and help keep it ad free. Tolkien tourism is a phenomenon of fans of the lord of the rings fictional universe travelling to sites of film and book related significance.
Let us look after you on a customised, personalised tour incorporating lord of the rings film location sights or enjoy a stressfree sightseeing holiday. The ultimate lord of the rings new zealand vacation. 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. Experience the south island on an exclusive 4wd tour.
The most accessible filming location in wellington. Lotr scenic tour take a journey with our expert guides deep into middle earth and explore unique lord of the rings locations around queenstown and glenorchy book now tour details skippers canyon tour journey along one of new. Southern lakes guided tours showcase the best of new zealands south island. North island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. 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. From one day to six weeks throughout the southern alps and south island.
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. South island tours greatsights new zealand day tours. Friendly experienced hosts, small groups min 2max 8. One of the most comprehensive lord of the rings tours available, the wellington rover full day tour encompasses the best. Click here to learn more about scenic flights scenic flights. It is especially notable in new zealand, site of the movie trilogy by peter jackson, where it is credited as having raised the annual tourism numbers. Thousands of visitors still flock each year to lord of the rings filming locations around the country. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more. The ultimate lord of the rings location map for new zealand. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealands most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains. Lord of the rings self drive tours of both the north island and south island of new zealand. Discover the lord of the rings film location tours and new hobbit film tour in twizel, new zealand, the location of gondor, where many scenes from the return of the king and the hobbit were filmed. The lord of the rings and the hobbit movie trilogies were filmed in more than 150 locations across new zealand.
Would you like to experience a location from one of the world s most watched movies. No lord of the rings tour of new zealands north island is complete without a trip to matamata, which was the filming location for hobbiton. Visit the misty mountains, amon hen, isengard, ithilien and lothlorien forest featured in the lord of the rings trilogy. One day to six weeks throughout the southern alps and south island. Book our adventure tours below now for sensational lord of the rings experience. Visit these beautiful locations across new zealand where the famous movies were filmed. More than 150 locations throughout the country were used to film the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogy. Many are on the south island, but lotr fans visiting auckland can tour the lush hobbiton movie set, alone or in combo with other top nz sites. Click here to learn more about scenic flights abel tasman top of the south tour helicopter. 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. Onering tours is awarded tripadvisor certificate of excellence. Discover the lord of the rings filming locations tourism. Our 10 day the lord of the rings tours will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. Lord of the rings tours greatsights new zealand tours.
Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the south island. The second part of the tour was focused on lord of the rings. But, the tours do offer some great insight into how the films were made and secrets behind the lord of the rings filming. Bill reid, the founder of reid helicopters which joined with the darling family to create helicopters nelson, was instrumental in. Lord of the rings self drive start your holiday go new. Lotr tour photos lord of the rings tour twizel, lotr.
Our how to find the lord of the rings filming locations. In the menu to the right you can show events, places and character movements. New zealand south island tours southern lakes, lord of. Its situated on private property, but the owners dont seem to have a problem with tour busses and individual tourists making the trek up to the. Director sir peter jackson, before he even started planning the films, thought that his home country bore a close resemblance to the fantasy middle earth of j.
Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the. All through high school i saved up money from parttime jobs, holidays, birthdays, etc. 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. New zealands dramatic scenery golden plains, towering mountains and enchanting valleys plays the mythical world of middle. Visit filming locations throughout new zealand including hobbiton movie set tour in matamata. Our 10 day lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. South island tours nz we specialize in small group tours of the south island. You will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the.
How to find the lord of the rings filming locations. We also noticed that the maps that are in the book are completely its really unfortunate that this is the only location guidebook to the trilogy lord of the rings. The quaint and peaceful shire from the lord of the rings and the hobbit can be seen near matamata on the north island. Complimentary ticket wallet with your travel vouchers and driving maps bonus. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. Get off the beaten track with 4x4 adventures nz ltd.
South island lord of the rings tours, middle earth tours. Click here to learn more about scenic flights abel tasman explorer plane. Lord of the rings and hobbit tours lotr tours lord. Location guidebook completely updated edition from ian brodie is a small but interesting book. New zealand film director sir peter jacksons famous movie trilogy of jrr tolkiens the lord of the rings put new zealands incredible scenery on display for millions of moviegoers around the world. Here we highlight the dramatic landscapes that stole the show in the hobbit and the lord of the rings film. South island day tours are a great way to travel and see the landscape at the same time, enjoying commentary as you go. Embark on a journey of middle earth and new zealand. Hosting costs a lot of money and developing new projects takes hundreds of hours. Many people have dreamed about middle earth, and these lord of the rings tours takes the dream and makes it a reality. On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures.
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