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On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet characters involved in the making of the films, and experience a. Hobbiton, to queenstowns snowy jagged mountain peaks. We have both lord of the rings and hobbit tours departing throughout the day. Lord of the rings wellington rover tours wellington. Jrr tolkiens lord of the rings movies were filmed in more than 150 locations across new zealand. Local guides will help you to explore the breathtaking landscapes of middle earth, glenorchy and paradise during this half day lord of the rings inspired tour. Step into middle earth, walk in the same spots as the actors did and learn all the information.
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Please book in advance or contact lotr tours to confirm availability. The spiritual home of the hobbit and lord of the rings in new zealand, wellywood was the site of the world premiere of the the return of the king movie screening, on 1 december 2003. 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. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. We provide lotr stylish and comfortable 4wd vans, one of the best stressfree travels you deserve, suitable for all. Youll follow in the footsteps of peter jackson and his film crew as they recreated gondor, learn the stories behind the filming, then stretch out in pelennor fields for a. The two towers audiobook the lord of the rings book 2. Lord of the rings scenic tour journey with us deep into middle earth and explore lord of the rings locations from queenstown to glenorchy. Join us on our next journey and be a part of a fellowship of likeminded people through breathtaking middleearth, new zealand. Whether you are someone who has simply been awoken to the beauty of new zealand through the lord of the rings film trilogy or a diehard lotr enthusiast we can help you find your perfect new zealand holiday. Travel from auckland to queenstown, and visit notable locations from the lord of the rings movies along the way including hobbiton.
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 of new zealand escorted, independent and self drive tours to middle earth. Zealands lord of the rings location tour red carpet tours. At 6150 feet above sea level mt owen dimrill dale and moria is the highest point in kahurangi national park. Lord of the rings tours one day in middle earth epic deals and. Get the ultimate scenic helicopter experience combining two lord of the rings film location sites. You travel independently from a group using the regular daily coach services. 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. 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.
Lord of the rings scenic explorer discover new zealand. 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. Lotr tours lord of the rings tour twizel, lotr new zealand. This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. Peter jackson truly outdid himself when creating the lord of the rings. Join us on the lord of the rings tour and journey to the lotr filming location.
This package is designed for those who would love to visit lord of the rings locations as well as enjoy other popular activities. Lord of the rings edoras tour filming location tour hasslefree. Lord of the rings twizel tour 2020 all you need to know. Lord of the rings full day private tour toursbylocals. Red carpet tours are the original lord of the rings movie tours operating since 2001. Lord of the rings hobbit tour of new zealand luxury. Explore the sets from the lord of the rings and the hobbit movie series at hobbiton during this shore excursion.
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