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Colorful hobbit house doors built into green hills with large trees and a pond reflecting the scene
Hobbiton & Lord of the Rings

Lord of the Rings Scenic Explorer

Auckland

Queenstown

14 days, 13 nights

Road Trips

From: $6,164 pp

Trip overview

Embark on an epic journey through Middle-Earth as you explore the iconic filming locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. Visit the enchanting Hobbiton Village, a must-see for any Tolkien fan, and traverse the dramatic Canterbury high country, home to Mt. Potts and Mt. Sunday, famously known as Edoras. Drive through the stunning Mackenzie Country near Aoraki-Mt. Cook National Park, where breathtaking backdrops bring Middle-Earth to life. In Queenstown, join the renowned Nomad Safari of the Scenes tour to discover legendary sites like the Forest of Lothlórien and Ithilien Camp. Immerse yourself in the magic of Tolkien’s world on this unforgettable New Zealand adventure!

Trip highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights

Auckland

Queenstown

Motels
Rental car included
  • Wētā Workshop Unleashed
  • Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobbiton with lunch
  • Hairy Feet Scenic Film Location Tour

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Price pp from

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Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

You will be met at the Auckland airport by your private driver and be transferred to your Auckland accommodation.

White yachts and sailboats moored in a blue harbour with the Auckland cityscape and Sky Tower rising under a cloudy blue sky. Credit: Shutterstock - Jon Chica

Accommodation

Modern multi-story hotel building with glass windows and balconies under a partly cloudy sky. Credit: Adina Britomart Hotel Auckland
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Trip highlights

Tour group examines a large detailed castle model under purple lighting indoors Credit: Weta Workshop

Wētā Workshop Unleashed

Inside view of a hobbit hole with a round door open to a green garden and rolling hills beyond. Credit: Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobbiton with lunch

Sunlit cliffs with green forest and a winding trail in a scenic natural landscape. Credit: Hairy Feet Waitomo

Hairy Feet Scenic Film Location Tour

Adult and child holding hands hiking on rocky mountain trail near cable car under blue sky with clouds. Credit: Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited

Sky Waka Gondola Return Sightseeing Trip

Man pretending to be attacked by a large troll statue outside in sunny weather. Credit: Kaewa Tours

Lord of The Rings Full Day Tour with Kaewa Tours - Lunch included

Bluebridge ferry crossing blue sea near green islands on a clear sky day Credit: Bluebridge

Bluebridge Ferry Wellington to Picton

People kayaking on a calm river through a forested rocky landscape in bright daylight. Credit: Pelorus Eco Adventures

Hobbit Barrel Run Kayak Trip with Pelorus Eco Adventures

Tour vehicle by lake with snowy mountains and people taking photos and enjoying the view. Credit: Hassle Free Tours

Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour with Hassle Free Tours - Lunch Included

Three offroad vehicles driving through a shallow river with autumn trees and rocky hills around. Credit: Nomad Adventures

Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour with Nomad Safaris

Three people wearing capes and holding swords pose in a bright green forest. Credit: Pure Glenorchy

Scenic Lord of the Rings Tour

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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