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Luxury in Middle Earth

This 16 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Experience the magic of New Zealand as you journey through the iconic landscapes of Middle-earth on this Lord of the Rings adventure! Start in Auckland and head to Hobbiton, where the lush green hills of the Shire come to life. Explore the dramatic volcanic scenery of Tongariro National Park, home to Mt Doom, before visiting Wellington, the creative hub of Weta Workshop. Cross to the South Island and paddle down the Pelorus River, featured in The Hobbit. In Queenstown, discover the adventure capital of New Zealand and visit filming locations before venturing into the stunning Mt Aspiring National Park, where Middle-earth’s breathtaking wilderness awaits.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Captains Cabin Experience with Whale Watch Kaikoura

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

Included activity: Big Sky Stargazing

Included activity: Lord of the Rings Glenorchy Tour with Nomad Safaris

Included activity: Gondola and Premium Buffet Dinner Experience with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: Lord of the Rings and Glacier Explorer Flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

Included activity: Wētā Workshop Unleashed

Included activity: Auckland Sky Tower Admission

Included activity: Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobbiton

Included activity: Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo

Included activity: Sky Waka Gondola Sightseeing Trip with Whakapapa

Included activity: Lord Of The Rings Half Day Private Tour with Capital Personalised Tour

Included activity: Guided Tour of Te Papa The Museum of New Zealand

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Hobbit Barrel Run Kayak Trip with Pelorus Eco Adventures

15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: Luxury in Middle Earth

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City and spend the day at your leisure
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Visit extraordinary Weta Workshop Unleashed and enjoy stunning views from Sky Tower
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Travel to Hobbiton and experience the Behind the Scenes Tour and then head to Cambridge
Accommodation: Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments

Day 4: Continue south to Whakapapa Village via Waitomo Caves, in the shadow of Mt Doom
Accommodation: River Birches Lodge

Day 5: Discovering Tongariro National Park today
Accommodation: River Birches Lodge

Day 6: Leaving Tongariro today and heading to bustling Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: This morning explore Wellington's Lord of the Rings locations, in the afternoon see the sights of the capital and Te Papa Museum
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 8: Enjoy crossing the Cook Straight on the Interislander ferry to Picton
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 9: In the morning, kayak the Pelorus River where the Hobbit Barrel Run scene was shot and then follow the Scenic coastal road to Kaikoura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 10: Enjoy wonderful seaside town Kaikoura and then head to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 11: Explore the Canterbury High Country on a full day Lord of the Rings Edoras tour
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 12: Today you'll experience a scenic drive through Canterbury to Mt Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 13: Journey to Queenstown "Adventure capital of New Zealand"
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 14: This morning enjoy wonderful ride to Glenorchy with Nomad Safari of the Scenes 4WD tour
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 15: Take a scenic flight to more Middle Earth filming locations today
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 16: Farewell Queenstown