Do you dream of traversing the lands of middle earth. Well, then join the elves, dwarves, hobbits and men of the fellowship on a lord of the rings tour. Walk in the footsteps of frodo and sam from the lush green shirelands into forests, across rivers and even to the twisted lava and ash fields of the black land. My suggestion forget the cruise and simply do the tours you will seeexperience so much more the issue with trying to see alice springs on a cruise is that as is a 30 hour drive from sydney each way or a 3. The middle earth new zealand tour package is especially good for those who are fans of the hobbit trilogy as much as or more than the lord of the rings. 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. Thats why we can customize or modify any of our tour ideas to suit you perfectly.
Hobbiton movie set, from hobbit holes to gardens and the green dragon inn. Discover the movie magic when you visit the lord of the rings locations for filming. 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. Lord of the rings tours into the vale of wizards our full one day into the vale of wizards lord of the rings location tour visiting glenorchy and paradise. Lord of the rings scenic tour journey with us deep into middle earth and explore lord of the rings locations from queenstown to glenorchy.
All tours are taken by local tour guides giving every group a unique and full experience. 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. Find out many quirks and tales you didnt about the filming of the. See where middleearth was created in new zealands beautiful countryside on this wellington lord of the rings tour, and discover why the scenic region was chosen to film the famous lord of the rings and hobbit movies. We have both lord of the rings and hobbit tours departing throughout the day. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealand s most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains and deep fiords.
Established in 2001 as new zealands lord of the rings specialists, we have created a selection of special tours and experiences to cater to your passionate middle earth hopes and expectations. Lord of the rings tours new zealand, lord of the rings. New zealand lord of the rings tours red carpet tours. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. After peter jackson released lord of the rings to the world, there was massive interest from visitors wanting to see the filming locations made famous by these movies with so many of our friends working at weta workshop, it seemed logical to show visitors around and introduce them to the local. You decide where youd like to go, and what youd like to see. Join us on our next journey and be a part of a fellowship of likeminded people through breathtaking middleearth, new zealand. Travel through a landscape of lush farms, then take a guided tour of the 12acre 4. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt beauty of this breathtaking area with its sparkling clear lakes. Join us on the into the vail of the wizards lord of the rings tour to glenorchy and visit the scenes of ithilen and isengard. Many people have dreamed about middle earth, and these lord of the rings tours can take you into the dream and it will become reality. Thank you for your patience and understanding take care and stay safe. Rotorua lord of the ringstours hobbiton new zealand movie tours.
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 attractions new. Step into the enchanting village of hobbiton movie set. See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into edoras, the capital city of the rohan people in the lord of the rings trilogy. Lord of the rings tour wellington capital personalised tours. Famous lotr locations can easily be reached through guided tours that reveal why new zealand has truly become todays middle earth, more. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more on. A wealth of facts, figures and anecdotes brings the history and movie productions back to life before your eyes telling the enthralling story of how the lord of the rings movies came to be in queenstown and new zealand. We operate this tour for 11 months of the year, we close for the month of august. Nomad safaris operate two different lord of the rings tours. Join the expert guides at wellington rover tours for a half day lotr extravaganza, bringing together the best locations in wellington city, remote film locations and amazing visual feast at weta. How do you find locations, create mythological creatures, film complex stunts and what is it like to be on set. Along with the rest of aotearoa new zealand, we are doing our bit to help slow the spread of coronavirus, so we will be closed until further notice. Join this unique half day film locations experience with. Pure glenorchy scenic lord of the rings tours, queenstown.
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. Private tours new zealand new zealand tours bookatour. These tours are designed to create the ultimate fantasy experience for any fan of jrr tolkiens epic tale. Embark on a journey of middle earth and new zealand. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand showcase over 150 locations that were used as spectacular backdrops for peter jacksons lord of the rings film trilogy. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more. Hasslefree tours day tours from christchurch, new zealand. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand tourism new zealand. Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a movie. Discover the lord of the rings tour in twizel, new zealand, the film location of gondor, from tolkeins lord of the rings. Hotel 4 star visit the real movie locations from petes dragon and the lord of the rings and hobbit trilogies, along with the most iconic new zealand destinations and experiences with this 14 day itinerary. Envelope yourself in the magic of lord of the rings.
Hasslefree tours offers fun and exciting day tours from christchurch new zealand including lord of the rings, kaikoura, alpine safari, and city day tours. Lord of the rings new zealand new zealand tourism guide. Lord of the rings scenic explorer discover new zealand. In the north island youll travel to the maori cultural centre of rotorua, pass the volcanic world heritage site of tongariro national park and visit our two largest cities. New zealand lord of the rings tours explore the locations of the filming of the lord of the rings films. Explore the magical side of new zealand and understand why this beautiful country was chosen to portray middleearth. Journey to middle earth and visit the stunning alpine location of edoras, the capital city of the rohan people, from the movie trilogy. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealand s diverse and blockbuster scenery in christchurch. Pure glenorchy scenic lord of the rings tours queenstown. At custom day tours, we like to make all our tours about you. Day tours company tauranga, local tauranga tour company, nz. Lord of the rings half day tour epic deals and last. Join us on the lord of the rings tour and journey to the lotr filming location.
Our half day lord of the rings location tour brings the best locations in wellington city. Epic adventures to the real middle earth and back again queenstown, new zealand. This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. 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. Zealands lord of the rings location tour red carpet tours. Come on a journey with us, as we explore the depths of middleearth on the lord of the rings 14day new zealand tour. Find out where is the shire, take guided tours of the stunning film locations. This full day tour not only takes you to see utterly breathe taking scenery, it is about lord of the rings. Follow in the footsteps of bilbo, frodo and gandalf on a halfday lord of the rings tour from wellington. Way back in 2005, wellington movie tours was created to fill a gap in the local tourism market. Our tours, with local tour guides we have a wide selection of wellington region tour options ranging from lord of the rings tours, kapiti coast tours, craft beer tours and martinborough wine tours. Lord of the rings tours into the vale of wizards epic. From the picturesque shire to the volcanic filming location of mordor, this is the ultimate tour for fans of the lotr and the hobbit movies. Its a new zealandwide hobbit tour package that takes in studio tours in wellington, the hobbit barrel run in havelock, a visit to the hobbiton film set, and a few nontolkien highlights.
The queenstown area featured prominently in the filming of the incredibly popular lord of the rings trilogy. Thrifty tours new zealand bus tours new zealand tour. Over 150 real new zealand locations were used from the rolling green hills of matamata in the north island. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film.
This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. Discover middle earth on this lord of the rings scenic explorer 14 day nz selfdrive holiday. Travel deep into middle earth and visit the landscape that inspired peter jacksons film locations for the lord of the rings trilogy and the hobbit. The lord of the rings trilogy experiences new zealand. Nomad safaris 4wd tours encompass everything from lord of the rings tours to historical gold mining tours around queenstown. Local kiwi guides compliment this family operated business, making for a true new zealand experience. The lord of the rings is a trilogy consisting of high fantasy adventure films directed by new zealander, sir peter jackson. See ithilien, isengard, amon hen, nan curunir and a private location used in the hobbit. Customise and book this great value holiday your way. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso. Explore the cities and scenery of both the north and south islands on this extensive 21 day tour. 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 trilogies. This is the best way to see wellingtons lord of the rings locations in half a day with the experience of our knowledgeable lord of the rings specialist guides. The lord of the rings films were filmed by peter jackson using the spectacular backdrop of new zealand s mystical scenery.
Our 4wd tours explore locations around the wakatipu basin, including arrowtown, glenorchy and paradise and backcountry locations such as skippers and macetown. Red carpet tours are the original lord of the rings movie tours operating since 2001. Adventure safari wellington movie tours in new zealand. On the 128 pages you find lots of pictures and maps. Pure glenorchy lord of the rings tour, queenstown, new zealand. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand silverscreen tours. Movie location tours lord of the rings queenstown, nz. Please book in advance or contact lotr tours to confirm availability.
Christchurch lord of the rings tours, middle earth tours. Discover movie location tours and visit some of the most iconic film sets in new zealand including the hobbit, lord of the rings trilogy, narnia and wolverine. On your lotr guided tour, you will discover breathtaking and iconic lotr scenery from isengard, amon hen, lothlorien forest, the misty mountains and ithilien. Lord of the rings 14day new zealand tour silverscreen tours. This tour is a mustdo for lord of the rings fans visiting new zealand. Location guidebook completely updated edition from ian brodie is a small but interesting book. At thrifty tours we know new zealand well and we also know that even with over 200 readyto book tours sometimes you want something a little different. The popularity of lord of the rings has seen new zealand tourism companies offer a wide range of tours that cover location sites and general sightseeing or adventure activities. Wellingtons half day lord of the rings tour including. Whilst staying in rotorua a visit to hobbiton movie set tours at matamata in new zealand is an essential inclusion for any lord of the rings or hobbit movie fan. Hobbiton, to queenstowns snowy jagged mountain peaks.
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