Explore Highlights Of Middle Earth Tour

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Lord of the Rings & Hobbiton 14-day Scenic Explorer

Nationwide Self Drive

Personal airport meet and greet, and private transfer to your accommodation

All-inclusive tour package prepared by New Zealand-based specialists - so you sit back and relax

An exciting itinerary will be customized to suit you - let us help plan and perfect your dream vacation

We offer Self-drive trips (rental car) we arrange all your accommodations, activities, and attractions (you select) we book your rental car (fun, freedom, independence, flexibility) you set the pace each day, or perhaps you prefer a Private driver trip (fully guided) or, Escorted coach tours (daily commentary).

This 14-day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown

Explore the highlights of Middle Earth and spectacular scenery made famous in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies by world-famous film director Sir Peter Jackson. Experience visiting some of the filming locations for the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies, see Hobbiton Village, working sheep farm near Matamata, North Island. Drive through the Canterbury high country around Mount Potts and Mount Sunday with Hassle-Free tours (also known as Edoras).

Driving through the unique beautiful Mackenzie country, near Mount Cook National Park (a world heritage site) - you’ll recognize many of the scenes and backdrops from the movies. In iconic Queenstown you’ll experience a half-day Nomad Safari of the Scenes tour, visiting remarkable locations such as the Forest of Lothlorien and the Ithilien Camp.

Quick Summary

Lord of the Rings 14-day Scenic Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland the 'City of Sails'

Accommodation: CityLife Auckland

Day 2: Auckland

Collect your rental car then explore Auckland and its surrounding suburbs

Accommodation: CityLife Auckland

Day 3: Auckland to Matamata

Take a tour of Hobbiton before continuing to Waitomo

Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Day 4: Whakapapa Village

Continue south to Whakapapa Village, in the shadow of Mt Doom

Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort

Day 5: Tongariro to Wellington

Today drive from Tongariro to Wellington before spending the evening on a Wildlife Sanctuary tour

Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 6: Wellington's Lord of the Rings Locations

This morning explore Wellington's Lord of the Rings locations then take the afternoon to enjoy the city's sights

Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 7: Picton

Take the Interislander ferry to Picton, then kayak the Pelorus River where the Hobbit Barrel Run scene was shot.

Accommodation: Harbour View Motel

Day 8: Christchurch

from Picton to Christchurch today

Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 9: Canterbury High Country

Explore the Canterbury High Country on a full-day Lord of the Rings Edoras tour

Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 10: MacKenzie

Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country

Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Day 11: Queenstown

Journey to ‘adventure capital’ Queenstown, perhaps take a scenic flight to Middle-earth filming locations

Accommodation: Garden Court Suites and Apartments

Day 12: Nomad Safari

This morning enjoy a Nomad ‘Safari of the Scenes’ four-wheel drive tour, and then the afternoon is yours to explore at leisure

Accommodation: Garden Court Suites and Apartments

Day 13: Mt. Aspiring National Park

Take a day tour to Paradise, located at Mt. Aspiring National Park, home to Beorn's house

Accommodation: Garden Court Suites and Apartments

Day 14: Departure

Depart Queenstown today