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The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein's classic fantasy novels, was filmed in New Zealand. And this sample itinerary offers access to many stunning filming locations...
Wild canyons and rivers, towering snow-capped mountains, and rugged rocky outcrops made a natural choice for "Middle Earth". Travel New Zealand from north to south to discover 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.
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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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| 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, however it is situated next to an 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. | |
| Wanaka |  | In ancient times, Maori travelled through Central Otago on their way to the pounamu rivers of the west coast. More recently, in the 1860s, Central Otago was the scene of a gold rush. Trails used by miners can still be seen winding over the hills. Stone cottages, a haunted hotel, cleverly engineered water channels, mines and machinery are other relics to discover.
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. | | | | | Mountain Range Lodge |  | Mountain Range is located in Heritage Park estate surrounded by mountain views. This ranch-style lodge features local timbers, exposed beams, wooden floors and schist stone. | | | | | 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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