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I worked on the movies over a 4 year period, as a rohan, gondorian, orc, urukhai, elf, easterling and in the army of the dead. Over 150 real new zealand locations were used from the rolling green hills of matamata in the north island. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures. Drive through lord of the rings country or for the really fanatic, jump aboard one of many dedicated lotr tours. 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. Book our adventure tours below now for sensational lord of the rings experience. At 6150 feet above sea level mt owen dimrill dale and moria is the highest point in kahurangi national park. You travel independently from a group using the regular daily coach services. 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. 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 tours of new zealand escorted, independent and self drive tours to middle earth. Join us on our next journey and be a part of a fellowship of likeminded people through breathtaking middleearth, new zealand. New zealand is the stunning location where the entire lord of the rings trilogy was filmed. 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.
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On your lotr guided tour, you will discover breathtaking and iconic lotr scenery from isengard, amon hen, lothlorien forest, the misty mountains and ithilien. The fellowship of the ring and he fails to disappoint us in the 2nd part of the trilogy. Lord of the rings wellington rover tours wellington. Lord of the rings tours self drive lotr holidays first light travel. 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. 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.
Our 4wd tours explore locations around the wakatipu basin, including arrowtown, glenorchy and paradise and backcountry locations such as skippers and macetown. The lord of the rings films were filmed by peter jackson using the spectacular backdrop of new zealands mystical scenery. Lord of the rings tours greatsights new zealand tours. On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet characters involved in the making of the films, and experience a. Entertaining and knowledgeable guides who have a passion for the books and movies and can discuss as much details as you like. On this overnight tour, go further into the canterbury high country and wake up in middle earth. The lord of the rings trilogy experiences new zealand. Join us on the lord of the rings tour and journey to the lotr filming location. Red carpet tours are the original lord of the rings movie tours operating since 2001.
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New zealand born peter jackson filmed the entire three lotr films in various locations around new zealand. Check availability or book a tour using this interactive calendar and booking. Fully guided tour experiences of hobbiton movie set, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies. The hobbit, lord of the rings the return of the king, the two towers, the fellowship of the ring, the silmarillion complete full leather 5vol. Immerse yourself in the world of middle earth with this 14 day lord of the rings self drive itinerary, and visit the spectacular new zealand scenery that brought the famous films to life. Lord of the rings twizel tour 2020 all you need to know. This lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown.
A queenstown adventure safari packed with breathtaking lord of the rings filming locations and thrilling 4wd action. 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. New zealand lord of the rings bus tours to hobbiton movie set and more with greatsights. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. 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.
Get the ultimate scenic helicopter experience combining two lord of the rings film location sites. Sightseeing tours to lord of the rings filming locations in new zealand. New zealand tour packages, new zealand vacation packages, new zealand fly drive, new zealand self drive packages, new zealand holidays experience, escorted coach tours, golf holidays, coach tours, lord of the rings tours, honeymoon tours, new zealand. The two towers is a 2002 epic fantasy adventure film directed by peter jackson, based on the second volume of j. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film. If you are a fan you are going to love these itineraries plan your journey today. 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.
Step into middle earth, walk in the same spots as the actors did and learn all the information. We have both lord of the rings and hobbit tours departing throughout the day. Though it was not easy for tolkien and even the publisher, the story of the hobbits fantasy adventure was widely known by book lovers all over the world. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt beauty of this breathtaking area with its sparkling clear lakes. We operate this tour for 11 months of the year, we close for the month of august. 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. The book presents more than 150 of lees celebrated illustrations to show how his imagery for both the. 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. 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. 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. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work.
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