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Fellowship of the North
(Tour Code : LOTR3)
Details
Accommodation - Coach transport - Overlander train - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley - Paradise Valley Trout Springs - Agrodome Farm Show - Hobbiton tour
Reports at Sky City Coach Terminal, Hobson St - EVERY DAY !
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. Stay 2 nights
in 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 journey
to Matamata, set amongst the rich, rolling countryside which was the location and
background for the Shire, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Visit the site of Hobbiton,
where some remnants of the ‘Hobbit Holes’ are still present.
Day 3: Rotorua - Tongariro National Park
Travel from Rotorua to the Tongariro National Park - in the movies this volcanic landscape
became Emyn Muil, the black land of Mordor and Mt Doom itself. Stay 2 nights at Mt
Ruapehu.
Day 4: In the Tongariro National Park
Today is at leisure to explore the harsh volcanic landscape used to evoke the bleak
surroundings of the climatic end to Sam and Frodo’s epic quest. We recommend a full
day guided walk of The Tongariro Crossing, often described as the best one-day walk in New
Zealand. (Reasonable fitness level required.)
Day 5: Tongariro National Park - Wellington.
Travel on the Overlander train from National Park to Wellington, the capital city and home
to many of the trilogy actors during filming. Peter Jackson continues to produce feature
films from his studio – Three Foot Six. Your tour ends on arrival.
If you would like to extend this tour please click Wellington Extenstion
Tour Costs
| Cost Per Person | Share Twin | Single | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $1,019.00 | $1,409.00 | $939.00 |
| Silver | $1,199.00 | $1,779.00 | $1,049.00 |
| Gold | $1,229.00 | $1,829.00 | $1,119.00 |
Farmstay Option
| Replace a night in Rotorua or Dunedin with a night in a rural environment. Enjoy dinner and breakfast with your host family and experience a country lifestyle. Triple share may not be available- on request only. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | |||
| Cost Per Person | Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Twin | $76.00 | ||
Meeting and Departure Services
| For overseas visitors, our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your pretour hotel, give you your tour documents and, next morning transfer you to your coach or train. (or visa versa on departure) Costs including accommodation. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | ||||||
| Cost Per Person | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AUCKLAND |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$139.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $289.00 $139.00 |
$179.00 $329.00 $159.00 |
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WELLINGTON |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $229.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $249.00 $129.00 |
$189.00 $339.00 $159.00 |
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CHRISTCHURCH |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $199.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $279.00 $149.00 |
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Additional nights available an any destination
Add an extra night at a competitive rate - To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking. Popular destinations for additional nights are Auckland, Christchurch, Glaciers, Wellington, Rotorua and Dunedin. We also recommend that travellers spend extra nights before and after a tour to explore the gateway cities, as each has its own unique attractions - just ask.
