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Talk to us about creating a Lotr film locations tour based New Zealand tour itinerary for you The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein's class fantasy novels were filmed in New Zealand. This sample itinerary offers access to all of the Lord of the Rings tour locations. Wild canyons and rivers, towering snow-capped mountains, and rugged rocky outcrops made a natural choice for 'Middle Earth'. Explore New Zealand from north to south, touring a number of Lord of the Rings film locations including Hobbiton and The Shire, Mordor, Rivendell, Rohan, the Pillars of the Aronath, and the Misty Mountains. You might even see a hobbit or an elf or two. Contact GUEST NZ to plan your Lord of the Rings tour of these epic film locations. |
| | ITINERARY: | | DAY 1: | Rotorua | | | | DAY 2: | Rotorua | Hobbiton LOTR Movie Set | | | DAY 3: | Central Plateau | | | | DAY 4: | Central Plateau | Hukafalls Jet Boating | | | DAY 5: | Wellington | | | | DAY 6: | Wellington | Wellington City and LOTR Tour | | | DAY 7: | Abel Tasman | | | | DAY 8: | Abel Tasman | Abel Tasman Cruise | | | DAY 9: | Christchurch | | | | DAY 10: | Christchurch | Lord of the Rings Tour | | | DAY 11: | Wanaka | | | | DAY 12: | Wanaka | Wanaka Lord of the Rings Tour | | | DAY 13: | Fiordland | | | | DAY 14: | Fiordland | Fiordland scenic tour |
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| Rotorua |  |  When explaining why you should include Rotorua in your travel plans, the people of Rotorua like to talk of five spirits. You can feel the spirit of the earth, as it rumbles beneath your feet and escapes, hissing, through fumaroles and geysers. You can witness the spirit of Maori culture, with authentic village and performance experiences. Plan on soaking in a natural hot spring or having a relaxing massage - rejuvenate your body and mind for outdoor adventures - trout fishing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. If it's excitement you crave, challenge your spirit with adrenalin-charged extreme activities such as sky-diving, jet boating and zorbing. | | | | | Koura Lodge | |  Nestled in an established garden setting with panoramic views over lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island and Mt Tarawera, Koura Lodge fits somewhere between luxury lodge and boutique hotel and represents one of the best value accommodation options in its class in Rotorua. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | |  A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Wellington | |  Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, is imaginatively positioned between a picturesque harbour and forested green hills. The city is home to memorable arts, cultural and heritage attractions including the national museum, Te Papa. Natural attractions, such as the wild south coast, are within easy reach of the city centre. | | | | | Wellington Rover Tours | |  Wellington Rover Tours offers small, flexible tours for travelers, wishing to make the most of all that Wellington and the region has to offer. | | | | | Bolton Hotel Wellington | |  The Bolton Hotel is located in the hub of Wellington's central business district next next to a historic park and offers stylish accommodation in a friendly, professional setting. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Abel Tasman | |  Abel Tasman is NZ’s smallest national park with 22,350ha. It is famous for its golden beaches stretching from Marahau, near Motueka, to Wainui Bay, in Golden Bay. There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track, and the inland track through the hilly centre of the park. Bring your own supplies and hiking gear. Near Marahau, and a short drive from Motueka, is Kaiteriteri Beach a favourite holiday spot with accommodation, restaurants, camping, playgrounds and golden sands. | | | | | The Resurgence Boutique Lodge | |  The Resurgence is an environmental award-winning Lodge and provides tranquillity enhanced by 20 hectares of the surrounding native bush, with walking tracks and views to the Kahurangi National Park. | | | | | | | Interisland Ferry Transport | |  | |
| Abel Tasman | | | Abel Tasman is NZ’s smallest national park with 22,350ha. It is famous for its golden beaches stretching from Marahau, near Motueka, to Wainui Bay, in Golden Bay. There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track, and the inland track through the hilly centre of the park. Bring your own supplies and hiking gear. Near Marahau, and a short drive from Motueka, is Kaiteriteri Beach a favourite holiday spot with accommodation, restaurants, camping, playgrounds and golden sands. | | | | | Abel Tasman Charters | |  Abel Tasman Charters, scenic cruises sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park, for Abel Tasman scenic cruises, scallop charters, fishing trips and multi-day scenic cruises in the Marlborough Sounds. | | | | | The Resurgence Boutique Lodge | | | The Resurgence is an environmental award-winning Lodge and provides tranquillity enhanced by 20 hectares of the surrounding native bush, with walking tracks and views to the Kahurangi National Park. | | | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
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Guest New Zealand provide lord of the rings tours that allow you to explore both North and South islands. If at any time you'd like to speak personally with one of our New Zealand LOTR tour specialists, please call us on one of our freephone international numbers. |
Cambridge, New Zealand, is a majestic tree lined town with a population of approximately 16,000 people within a short drive to Lake Karapiro venue for the 2010 World Rowing Championships. The Town of Trees lives up to its' name with the stunning range of exotic trees that add to the English-style town atmosphere. Historic Cambridge offers a wide choice of activities for the visitor. Take advantage of the temperate weather by walking the heritage and boutique trails and explore the beautiful range of shops, many set within heritage buildings.
Voted New Zealand's Most Beautiful City in 1999, 2000 and 2002, Rotorua's striking gardens, cobbled streets and fascinating mix of Maori and English Tudor architecture give the city a significant point of difference. Beyond the urban centre, a backdrop of geothermal steam, volcanic mountains and huge crater lakes remind you that this region rests immediately above the Pacific Ring of Fire.
The Lake Taupo region in New Zealand's volcanic heartland is rich in Maori tradition. It also has some of the country's finest untouched, uncrowded and unique landscapes. The lake itself was the result of the most violent volcanic eruption the world has seen in the past 5000 years - the ash affected the sunsets as far away as Europe and China.
Although the central business district of Christchurch is undergoing exciting renovations, the city still lives up to it's name as a 'Garden City'. Travellers will be surprised and delighted with innovative eating options both in central Christchurch and on the outskirts. Outdoor markets with fresh local produce still abound and Christchurch's best shopping boutiques continue to thrive. Christchurch is spoilt with a big bountiful backyard from magnificent alpine heights, broad expansive plains, fresh snow-fed rivers, volcanic peninsulas to luxury pockets of wineries, hot pools and a breathtaking coastline.
Surrounded by striking mountains and deep alpine lakes, Wanaka provides a perfect setting for romance. Just one hour's drive from Queenstown, Wanaka is slower paced, although facilities are sophisticated and a variety of outdoor activities are on offer throughout the year.
Find out why Queenstown New Zealand, ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities. Larger-than-life scenery - From crystal clear Lake Wakatipu across to The Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown's environment is majestic and awe-inspiring. Catch the gondola up Bob's Peak to discover this view.
Fiordland comprises 1.2 million hectares of pristine national heritage park and provides a variety of outdoor activity such as trout fishing, kayaking and bush walks. Firodland is also blessed with exotic wildlife, including penguin which breed in the bush along the coast. The power of Fiordlands scenery never fails to enthrall travellers. Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into massive fiords; ancient rainforest clings impossibly to the mountains; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.
