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Are you a LOTR fan? Check out these amazing filming destinations
Once you stand amongst the towering mountains and gaze upon the rolling hills you'll soon understand why New Zealand was chosen to shoot these timeless movies. Whether you're a fan of the Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit, or just interested in the art of videography, there are plenty of to explore over both the North and South Islands. From a visit to the Shire or a trip into the southern wilderness, New Zealand transports you directly to Middle Earth. You can find all the tours here or check out our blogs below with some ideas of how you can get up close to Gollum and experience the country just as the movie stars did.
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Discover New Zealand is part of the New Zealand Fine Touring Group of companies. It specialises in self drive, seat in coach and escorted coach touring holidays across New Zealand's North & South Islands. We have hundreds of tour ideas listed to inspire you or give you an indication of what is possible to achieve on your New Zealand adventure. Whether it is a luxury fully escorted coach tour or a self driven off the beaten track adventure, we have something suitable for everyone. Our wide range of tour lengths and tour prices give you options and are tailor made so we can build the itinerary to suit your interests and needs.
Our team of consultants are all 100% Pure New Zealand Certified specialists and are passionate about designing your New Zealand holiday. Our consultation service is free and our quotes are provided with no obligation. Based in the heart of Wanaka you can be assured you will get the best local advice when planning your dream holiday to New Zealand. Contact one of our experienced team today.
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