Land of the Rings

Tour Code: LOTR1

6 Days/ 5 Nights from $1,319

This brief 6 day tour of New Zealand allows you to see the New Zealand landmarks made famous by the Lord of The Rings Trilogy.

Day 1: Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Travel south through lush Waikato farmland, past Hamilton, to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride under a galaxy of glow-worms. Continue east to Rotorua, steeped in Maori culture and history. We recommend you attend a Maori hangi (feast) and concert tonight. Overnight at Rotorua.

Day 2: At Rotorua (Hobbiton)
This morning – see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal area, tame trout at the springs and performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon you will be driven through the rolling countryside of South Waikato to visit the set of ‘Hobbiton’.

Day 3: Rotorua – Queenstown (Flight not included)
You will be transferred to Rotorua to met your flight to Queenstown (ask your consultant to book an appropriate flight). If the weather is favourable ask for seats that will allow you to view the central plateau volcanoes (Mt Doom) as you fly south above the volcanic plateau. On arrival in Queenstown you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the activities of this alpine resort, from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Day 4: Queenstown – Milford Sound - Queenstown
An early start around the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau, then into Fiordland National Park. Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Climb out of Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening.

Days 5: At Queenstown
This morning you will travel by 4WD vehicle to many of the sites used for the filming of"Lord of the Rings’ these include: Lothlorien, Isengard, Ithilien Camp Amon Hen. Afternoon at leisure or at an extra cost you can add an afternoon tour including: Ford of Bruinen, Misty Mountains, Pillars of the Kings, Road to Mordor.

Day 6: Queenstown – Mt Cook – Christchurch
Travel north through the Lindis Pass to the McKenzie Country. Here you will see the spectacular country used to portray the Pelennor Fields, Misty Mountains, and the foothills of the White Mountains. Continue to Mt Cook where you can enjoy an optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a ski plane flight. Continue north through Burkes Pass, Fairlie and Geraldine to Christchurch.

Tour Inclusions:

*Departs from Sky City Coach Terminal, Hobson Street EVERY DAY.
*All tours are flexible. Extra nights and pre and post tour accommodation available.