The lord of the rings films were filmed by peter jackson using the spectacular backdrop of new zealands mystical scenery. If you have an interest in the lord of the rings and you want a unique wellington experience, then this is the tour for you. I worked on the movies over a 4 year period, as a rohan, gondorian, orc, urukhai, elf, easterling and in the army of the dead. The two towers audiobook the lord of the rings book 2. Get the ultimate scenic helicopter experience combining two lord of the rings film location sites. Peter jackson truly outdid himself when creating the lord of the rings. Pure glenorchy scenic lord of the rings tours queenstown. You travel independently from a group using the regular daily coach services. Check availability or book a tour using this interactive calendar and booking. In the interests of public health and safety, weta workshop has temporarily closed its miramarbased weta cave store and tours. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. Lord of the rings tours greatsights new zealand tours. Jrr tolkiens lord of the rings movies were filmed in more than 150 locations across new zealand.
The fellowship of the ring and he fails to disappoint us in the 2nd part of the trilogy. Four months after the first book was published, on 11 november 1954, j. These independent lord of the rings tours have daily departures. A queenstown adventure safari packed with breathtaking lord of the rings filming locations and thrilling 4wd action. Zicasso, together with a fellowship of lord of the rings experts in middle earth, has forged the one tour to celebrate the epic novels 60th anniversary. The embassy theatre and courtney place site if the world premiere of the hobbit and return of the king. The lord of the rings tours from auckland 2020 travel. Lord of the rings edoras tour filming location tour hasslefree. Immerse yourself in the world of middle earth with this 14 day lord of the rings self drive itinerary, and visit the spectacular new zealand scenery that brought the famous films to life.
Pick up at 9am, from your christchurch accommodation. Ever wanted to visit hobbiton and the lord of the rings film site. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film locations of. New zealand born peter jackson filmed the entire three lotr films in various locations around new zealand. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. Join us on the lord of the rings tour and journey to the lotr filming location. We have both lord of the rings and hobbit tours departing throughout the day.
Location guidebook completely updated edition from ian brodie is a small but interesting book. Many are on the south island, but lotr fans visiting auckland can tour the lush hobbiton movie set, alone or in combo with other top nz sites. Osborne, fran walsh and jackson, and written by walsh, philippa boyens, stephen sinclair and jackson. We provide lotr stylish and comfortable 4wd vans, one of the best stressfree travels you deserve, suitable for all. The book presents more than 150 of lees celebrated illustrations to show how his imagery for both the. Explore the sets from the lord of the rings and the hobbit movie series at hobbiton during this shore excursion.
The spiritual home of the hobbit and lord of the rings in new zealand, wellywood was the site of the world premiere of the the return of the king movie screening, on 1 december 2003. All food and beverages provided including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea. On the 128 pages you find lots of pictures and maps. Our 4wd tours explore locations around the wakatipu basin, including arrowtown, glenorchy and paradise and backcountry locations such as skippers and macetown.
Lord of the rings tours one day in middle earth epic deals and. Lord of the rings scenic tour journey with us deep into middle earth and explore lord of the rings locations from queenstown to glenorchy. Tours package feature many of the famous filming locations of the movie. Join us on our next journey and be a part of a fellowship of likeminded people through breathtaking middleearth, new zealand. The new zealand tour travels the length of the country and includes many unique experiences for fans of the trilogy and upcoming film the hobbit. At 6150 feet above sea level mt owen dimrill dale and moria is the highest point in kahurangi national park. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. Visiting film locations from the lord of the rings trilogy, youll enjoy hearing behind the scenes stories, from decisions made by. Cross tauranga harbour and head through the kaimai mountain range en route to hobbiton, the movie set location for the lord of the rings movies and the hobbit trilogy. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more on. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures you will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the breathtaking landscapes and natural attractions new. Discover the lord of the rings film location tours and new hobbit film tour in.
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New zealand lord of the rings bus tours to hobbiton movie set and more with. If tours are full, we are usually still able to add additional tours so please get in touch, even if your preferred datetime looks unavailable. Sightseeing tours to lord of the rings filming locations in new zealand. Step into middle earth, walk in the same spots as the actors did and learn all the information. This lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital wellington to new zealands adventure capital queenstown. The lord of the rings trilogy experiences new zealand. Lord of the rings tours self drive lotr holidays first light travel. Though it was not easy for tolkien and even the publisher, the story of the hobbits fantasy adventure was widely known by book lovers all over the world. Ultimate lord of the rings helitour gch aviation new. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film.
Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt beauty of this breathtaking area with its sparkling clear lakes. On this overnight tour, go further into the canterbury high country and wake up in middle earth. Local guides will help you to explore the breathtaking landscapes of middle earth, glenorchy and paradise during this half day lord of the rings inspired tour. Youll follow in the footsteps of peter jackson and his film crew as they recreated gondor, learn the stories behind the filming, then stretch out in pelennor fields for a. See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into edoras, the capital city of the rohan people in the lord of the rings trilogy. It is said that after 60 years, there will be the one tour to rule them all. New zealand is the stunning location where the entire lord of the rings trilogy was filmed. Lord of the rings wellington rover tours wellington.
The hobbit, lord of the rings the return of the king, the two towers, the fellowship of the ring, the silmarillion complete full leather 5vol. Lord of the rings twizel tour 2020 all you need to know. Hobbiton, to queenstowns snowy jagged mountain peaks. Lord of the rings tours of new zealand escorted, independent and self drive tours to middle earth. Hasslefree tours day tours from christchurch, new zealand. Fully guided tour experiences of hobbiton movie set, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies. Lord of the rings tours new zealand self drive tours.
On the way, you will discover captivating scenery, visit unique filming locations, meet characters involved in the making of the films, and experience a. We have the following lotr and hobbit film and location tours scheduled. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, the lord of the rings is one of the bestselling novels ever written, with over 150 million copies sold. On your lotr guided tour, you will discover breathtaking and iconic lotr scenery from isengard, amon hen, lothlorien forest, the misty mountains and ithilien. New zealand lord of the rings bus tours to hobbiton movie set and more with greatsights. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures. Lotr tours lord of the rings tour twizel, lotr new zealand.
And after all of that if you do really want the adrenaline rush queenstown is known for, take your pick from the shotover jet, nevis bungy, canyon swing, zipline, luge or heliski. Following the first part of the lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring, the second one was also a hit at that time. The film is the second instalment in the lord of the rings trilogy and was produced by barrie m. If you only have limited time or are just curious about what the lotr or hobbit films are all about, we recommend our new breakfast lord of the rings tour, twilight lord of the rings tour or the hobbit laketown film tour including lunch. Travel from auckland to queenstown, and visit notable locations from the lord of the rings movies along the way including hobbiton. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso. Lord of the rings tours south island 4x4 adventures nz ltd. Alan lee, the oscarwinning conceptual designer for the lord of the rings movie trilogy, discusses his approach to depicting tolkiens imaginary world. Lord of the rings independent coach tours go new zealand. Entertaining and knowledgeable guides who have a passion for the books and movies and can discuss as much details as you like. Explore the battle of pelennor fields film site on a 2. Lotr scenic tour take a journey with our expert guides deep into middle earth and explore unique lord of the rings locations around queenstown and glenorchy book now tour details skippers canyon tour journey along one of new. Please book in advance or contact lotr tours to confirm availability. Lord of the rings scenic explorer discover new zealand.
The two towers is a 2002 epic fantasy adventure film directed by peter jackson, based on the second volume of j. Included in the package are some of the best lord of the rings day tours in new zealand. Nomad safaris 4wd tours encompass everything from lord of the rings tours to historical gold mining tours around queenstown. Hasslefree tours offers fun and exciting day tours from christchurch new zealand including lord of the rings, kaikoura, alpine safari, and city day tours. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand tourism new zealand.
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