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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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With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural hot springs and plenty of options for adventure, Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations.
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. Walk the heritage and boutique trails and discover 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.
The Garden City of Christchurch is a stylish, understated boutique city where you can wander through the central city and uncover contemporary galleries, outdoor markets, hidden urban laneways, riverside restaurants featuring fresh local produce and some of Christchurch's best shopping boutiques.
The Avon River winds its way through the city and provides a lovely ambience for alfresco dining. The museum, art centre and cathedral are all within walking distance of each other, or you can take a round trip in the City's tram and disembark where you wish. If you're here for a few days or more, visit the beautiful seaside town of Sumner, or go north to visit Canterbury's premium vineyards. 
Find out why Queenstown New Zealand, ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities.
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.
