Having already visited new zealand and visited many of the sites where the lord of the rings and the hobbit series were made, this book provides everything that would be needed to ensure you could make the most out of a trip to new zealand. Famous lotr locations can easily be reached through guided tours that reveal why new zealand has truly become todays middle earth, more. This lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. Our expert guides will keep you safe and intregued along the way private charters. This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. Lord of the rings tours helicopters nelson scenic tours top. Hasslefree tours offers fun and exciting day tours from christchurch new zealand including lord of the rings, kaikoura, alpine safari, and city day tours.
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. Visiting film locations from the lord of the rings trilogy, youll enjoy hearing behind the scenes stories, from decisions made by the director to amusing anecdotes about the actors. This definitive guidebook showcases the principal movieset locations around new zealand as seen in all three films. Join this unique half day film locations experience with. Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a movie. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand tourism new zealand. Local tour guide wairarapa lord of the rings tour wellington.
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How do you find locations, create mythological creatures, film complex stunts and what is it like to be on set. Over 150 real new zealand locations were used from the rolling green hills of matamata in the north island. 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. Lord of the rings tour scenic helicopter flight testimonial. Wellingtons half day lord of the rings tour including weta. Explore the cities and scenery of both the north and south islands on this extensive 21 day tour. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt beauty of this breathtaking area with its sparkling clear lakes. Lord of the rings scenic tour journey with us deep into middle earth and explore lord of the rings locations from queenstown to glenorchy. New zealand lord of the rings tours explore the locations of the filming of the lord of the rings films. Lord of the rings, things to do in wellington new zealand. You will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt beauty of this breathtaking area with its sparkling. Lord of the rings new zealand new zealand tourism guide. See ithilien, isengard, amon hen, nan curunir and a private location used in the hobbit.
Lord of the rings twizel tour 2020 all you need to know. Nomad safaris 4wd tours encompass everything from lord of the rings tours to historical gold mining tours around queenstown. Our tours are among them our company founder in particular. Prehistoric forests, snow covered mountains, rolling green farmland and wild rivers. Includes a return trip from the wellington cbd to miramar, where youll enjoy our weta cave workshop tour and exclusive documentary. Lord of the rings tours lord of the rings tours 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. Daven and michelle embark on a lord of the rings tour in the mountainous region outside of queenstown, new zealand and discover the beautiful scenery of paradise valley. 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. Jrr tolkiens lord of the rings movies were filmed in more than 150 locations across new zealand. The queenstown lord of the ring tour wakatipu basin combines a true 4wd tour with film locations from the lotr trilogy. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. Our 10 day the lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital, wellington, to new zealand s adventure capital, queenstown via captivating south island scenery. New zealand and its breathtaking and diverse range of scenery provided the backdrop for filming the lord of the rings movie trilogies of which are truly unique and magical. Hasslefree tours day tours from christchurch, new zealand.
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. Lord of the rings fans are warmly invited to come stay. Our 4wd tours explore locations around the wakatipu basin, including arrowtown, glenorchy and paradise and backcountry locations such as skippers and macetown. 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. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film locations of. The itinerary can be customised if you require shorter or longer duration, larger car size, different style of accommodation etc. More than 150 locations throughout the country were used to film the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogy. 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. Our 4wd tours explore locations around the wakatipu basin, including arrowtown, glenorchy and paradise and backcountry locations such as. 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. Glenorchy lord of the rings glenorchy is the perfect sightseeing trip through the valleys beyond glenorchy encompassing pivotal lord of. The lord of the rings is a trilogy consisting of high fantasy adventure films directed by new zealander, sir peter jackson.
Our half day lord of the rings location tour brings the best locations in wellington city. Lord of the rings tours new zealand self drive tours. Lord of the rings hobbit tour of new zealand luxury. It is said that after 60 years, there will be the one tour to rule them all. Tour lord of the rings in new zealand national geographic. Wellingtons half day lord of the rings tour including. Thank you for your patience and understanding take care and stay safe. 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. We have both lord of the rings and hobbit tours departing throughout the day. 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. Journey along one of new zealands most dangerous roads and visit the ford of bruinen. 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.
Our full one day into the vale of wizards lord of the rings location tour visiting glenorchy and paradise. 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. Whether you are an avid lord of the rings fan, a wine connoisseur or someone wanting to take in the beauty of the local region. Travel from auckland to queenstown, and visit notable locations from the lord of the rings movies along the way including hobbiton. New zealands dramatic scenery golden plains, towering mountains and enchanting valleys plays the mythical world of middle. Only a few lord of the rings tours are endorsed by ian brodie, author of the lord of the rings location guidebook. Join us on the lord of the rings tour and journey to the lotr filming location. New zealand born peter jackson filmed the entire three lotr films. The lord of the rings tours from auckland recommendations for.
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. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures. You can visit middle earths stunning locations like hobbiton, mount doom, and the misty mountains, not to mention the option to visit weta workshop. New zealands epic mountains and charming valleys inspire the. I found the place where the burning pile of orcs was filmed and more around mavora lakes in new zealand.
The lord of the rings films were filmed by peter jackson using the spectacular backdrop of new zealand s mystical scenery. With its spectacular scenery, queenstown was showcased prominently in the peter jackson movies based on the lord of the rings and hobbit books. Lord of the rings tours helicopters nelson scenic tours. Fully guided tour experiences of hobbiton movie set, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies. The hobbit holes of the north islands hobbiton movie set act as a portal to. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more on a new zealand lord of the rings tour. 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. 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 picnic breakfast and a gorgeous view. Discover the lord of the rings tour in twizel, new zealand, the film location of gondor, from tolkeins lord of the rings. I loved finding all the lord of the rings stuff out here.
See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into edoras, the capital city of the rohan people in the lord of the rings trilogy. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. New zealand born peter jackson filmed the entire three lotr films in various locations around new zealand. Enjoy a restaurant platter style lunch with views over mt earnslaw. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso. Local kiwi guides compliment this family operated business, making for a true new zealand experience. On the 128 pages you find lots of pictures and maps. Lord of the rings tours new zealand, lord of the rings tour. You will find no place which lets you soak up the feel of this fabulous trilogy, and yet still able to go to wellington for the day 35 minutes drive we guarantee you will love staying.
Location guidebook completely updated edition from ian brodie is a small but interesting book. Established in 2001 as new zealands lord of the rings specialists, we have created a. Lord of the rings new zealand tour in mavora lakes. Explore middle earth on a new zealand lord of the rings tour new zealand and its stunning scenery was the perfect choice as the background for the lord of the rings and the hobbit movies. Find out where is the shire, take guided tours of the stunning film locations. Explore the battle of pelennor fields film site on a 2. The ultimate lord of the rings new zealand vacation. Since the first screening of the lord of the rings. On your lotr guided tour, you will discover breathtaking and iconic lotr scenery from isengard, amon hen, lothlorien forest, the misty mountains and ithilien.
Get a unique behindthescenes glimpse into the creativity of weta workshop the fivetime academy awardwinning design studio and practical effects facility. Discover the movie magic when you visit the lord of the rings locations for filming. Call us free in nz on 1855 979 6657 login enquire now. 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.
Lord of the rings tours new zealand tours and itineraries. On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet characters involved in the making of the films, and experience a whirlwind adventure through middleearth. Full colour lord of the rings location guide book by ian brodie this tour can be modified for families. Follow in the footsteps of bilbo, frodo and gandalf on a halfday lord of the rings tour from wellington. Six percent of visitors to new zealand around 120,000 150,000 people cite the lord of the rings as being one of the main reasons for visiting new zealand. On our lord of the rings tours in queenstown you can see many of the sites included in the films. Apr 24, 2016 i found the place where the burning pile of orcs was filmed and more around mavora lakes in new zealand. Book our adventure tours below now for sensational lord of the rings. Many activities and attractions offer the chance to see the.
Auckland waitomo rotorua matamatahobbiton wellington havelock blenheim. New zealand lord of the rings tours red carpet tours. Day 3 queenstown activities and lord of the rings sitesreturning to christchurch 8am departing te anau to drive to queenstown where you can view the ithilien camp from a distance, amon hen where sam and frodo first saw the oliphants, and see view of the remarkables backdrop from the rohhinians fleeing to helms deep. One per cent of visitors said that the lord of the rings was their main or only reason for visiting. 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. Glenorchy lord of the rings glenorchy is the perfect sightseeing trip through the valleys beyond glenorchy encompassing pivotal lord of the rings scenes. Choose one of our sample itineraries and explore the film locations that you have always dreamed of or let us customise one for you that ticks all the boxes on your lord of. 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. The fellowship of the ring in 2001, new zealand has become the embodiment of middleearth to millions of moviegoers the world over. 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. 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.
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. To stand on mt olympus and perhaps walk in the hobbit footsteps and recognize the rocks and scenery, to the wonderful morning tea at mt owen, and later the journey around the mountain to the mines of moria and the misty mountain. The lord of the rings filmed in new zealand is an academy award winning trilogy of films where the rolling hills of matamata become hobbiton and the volcanic region of mt ruapehu transformed into the fiery mt doom. All tours are taken by local tour guides giving every group a unique and full experience. 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. Join us on the lord of the rings tour and journey to the remote and beautiful mt potts high country station, home of mt sunday and see how this peaceful mountain was transformed into edoras, the capital city of the rohan people in the lord of the rings trilogy. Pure glenorchy scenic lord of the rings tours tripadvisor. Our escorted, independent and private group lord of the rings tours.
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