LOTR (Hobbit) Filming Locations Tour

Some of the characters of the Hobbit film
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LOTR (Hobbit) Filming Locations Tour

It is little wonder that Peter Jackson selected New Zealand to bring Tolkien's Middle-earth to the big screen. Gentle streams dissect emerald green valleys as giant mountains stand sentinel and ancient glaciers tumble to the sea. Embark on an unexpected journey and get ready for an awesome self drive LoTR (Hobbit) filming locations tour.

Kayak Pelorus on the Hobbits Run, Weta Workshop Wellington, Tasman Glacier Adventure, Hobbiton Tour, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 4WD Remote LoTR Tour Into Edoras, Climb Mount Doom, Mount Cook National Park.

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14 Day Self Drive LOTR Hobbit Filming Locations Itinerary

Visited Locations

Auckland City
Christchurch City
Fiordland National Park
Havelock Village
Kaikoura
Lake Tekapo
Mount Cook National Park
Queenstown City
Rotorua
The Tasman Glacier
Tongariro National Park
Waitomo
Wellington City

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Duration
14 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Self Drive
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Rental Vehicle
13 Nights Accommodation
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Full 24 Hour Support
All Activities as per Highlights
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

4WD Remote LOTR Tour Into Edoras
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Kayak Pelorus River (Hobbits Run)
LOTR 4WD Sightseeing Queenstown
Māori Cultural Experience Rotorua
Mount Cook National Park
Tasman Glacier Adventure - Mount Cook
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Wellington LoTR Tour + Weta Workshop
Weta Workshop Wellington
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Weta Workshop Orc Model
Geothermal Rotorua
Gollum?
Glowworm Caves
Mt Doom
Milford Sound Cruise
Hobbiton
InterIsland Ferry
LOTR Movie Set Tour
Pelorus River Hobbit Barrel Run Kayak
Tasman Glacier Adventure
Mt Cook National Park
Hobbit Movie Set Locations.

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Reviews of this tour....

dressing the part in Middle Earth
5

I was getting the exact itinerary I was looking for

Canada
15 Nov 2024

Had an amazing time in New Zealand thanks to Gina! She was able to answer all my questions and assuage any doubts I had while ensuring I was getting the exact itinerary I was looking for. The tours were fun, the accommodations were great, and the itinerary was perfect with plenty of free time to explore!

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