Lord of the Rings Road Trip: Explore Middle Earth

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Arrive in Auckland

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Auckland Via Matamata to Rotorua

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Rotorua Sightseeing and Culture

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Rotorua via Lake Taupo to Tongariro to Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune

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Tongariro Day at Leisure

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Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune to Wellington

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Middle Earth Full Day Tour

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Wellington to Nelson

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Nelson

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Nelson via Nelson Lakes to Punakaiki

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Punakaiki to Franz Josef

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Franz Josef to Queenstown

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Safari of the Scenes

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Milford Sound

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Queenstown to Christchurch

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Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

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Depart Christchurch

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Arrive in Auckland

Welcome to Auckland. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. New Zealand's largest city is set between two expansive harbours and dotted with 48 extinct volcanic cones. Enjoy marine adventures, wine trails, forest walks, and urban sophistication. This afternoon, experience the All Blacks Experience, a state-of-the-art guided attraction that celebrates the All Blacks and New Zealand's national teams in black through immersive technology and innovation. This experience honours not only the All Blacks, but everyone who wears the black jersey and represents New Zealand with the dignity, strength, and skill required to be among the very best.

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Arrive Auckland

Your Accommodation

Horizon by SkyCity

Imagine a place where glass blends into the sky, where technology knows what you need before you need it, where staff welcome returning friends. A place where business and pleasure walk hand in hand, where one switch turns everything off, where tried and true meets novel and new. A comfortable place where you can be with friends for a night out... or just simply be. Looking out, you’ll get lost in the views of Auckland city, where cityscapes turn to landscapes in seconds. Inside, hints of Aotearoa can be found in every corner of your spacious room, from locally crafted amenities, to New Zealand art throughout. Thoughtfully designed with horizon-like curves throughout the hotel, the rooms and suites offer everything you need, right when you need it.

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Auckland Via Matamata to Rotorua

Collect your car and set off for Hobbiton. As you leave Auckland, the city suburbs gradually give way to the rolling farmland of South Auckland and the lush Waikato region. Known for dairy farms and fine thoroughbred horses, this landscape was a natural choice for Hobbiton and the Shire. Enjoy a guided tour of Hobbiton, stroll past the hobbit holes, and hear fascinating stories about how the movie set was created. You'll also enjoy a feast at the Party Marquee. If you're keen to explore further underground, consider visiting Waitomo Caves, famous for dramatic stalactites, stalagmites, and thousands of glowing glow-worms. Glide through by boat, try black-water rafting, or abseil into the caverns. Continue to Rotorua, a city shaped by the Pacific Ring of Fire, where geothermal wonders and Maori culture are central to the experience.

Car Rental

Pick Up: Auckland Downtown

Drop Off: Wellington Ferry

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Auckland Via Mata Mata to Rotorua 237 kms (148 miles)

Your Accommodation

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Next to mystical Lake Rotorua and just a short stroll from the city centre, Millennium Hotel Rotorua is an eco-friendly destination offering comfort and convenience in the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland. Perfect for leisure and business travellers, our hotel is within walking distance of Polynesian Spa, Rotorua’s vibrant dining scene, and local attractions.

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Rotorua Sightseeing and Culture

Experience Rotorua's volcanic landscapes, bubbling mud pools, and geothermal wonders on a comprehensive tour led by expert local guides. This full-day journey also explores the region's living Maori heritage, connecting you with its traditions, sacred stories, and historic sites. Tonight, enjoy Te Pa Tu, an immersive cultural evening celebrating Maori customs, storytelling, and hospitality. Guests are welcomed with ceremonial performances, explore a forest village, enjoy traditional song and dance, and share a seasonal feast inspired by Maori cuisine.

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Rotorua Sightseeing and Culture

Your Accommodation

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

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Rotorua via Lake Taupo to Tongariro to Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune

Travel south past Lake Taupo to the volcanic central plateau, ending at the foot of Mt Ruapehu, the North Island's largest mountain and part of Tongariro National Park. The route to Taupo offers striking volcanic scenery and stretches of pine forest. Lake Taupo is known for trout fishing, year-round water sports, and sweeping views toward the Middle-earth volcanoes. You may also detour to a geothermal park to see geysers, silica terraces, and bubbling mud craters. From Lake Taupo, continue to National Park Village on the edge of Tongariro National Park, an ideal base for exploring the region. From here, you can see the volcanic peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro. Gifted to the people of New Zealand by the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe in 1887, Travel south past Lake Taupo to the volcanic central plateau, ending at the foot of Mt Ruapehu, the North Island's largest mountain and part of Tongariro National Park. The route to Taupo offers striking volcanic scenery and stretches of pine forest. Lake Taupo is known for trout fishing, year-round water sports, and sweeping views toward the Middle-earth volcanoes. You may also detour to a geothermal park to see geysers, silica terraces, and bubbling mud craters. From Lake Taupo, continue to National Park Village on the edge of Tongariro National Park, an ideal base for exploring the region. From here, you can see the volcanic peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro. Gifted to the people of New Zealand by the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe in 1887, the park is now a World Heritage Area.

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Rotorua via Lake Taupo to Tongariro to Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune 220 kms (136 miles)

Your Accommodation

Ruapehu Country Lodge

Located just 5km out of Ohakune and 15 minutes from Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu Country Lodge also backs onto the Waimarino Golf Course. Experience a tranquil atmosphere and enjoy the expansive gardens. Relax in the comfort of your private courtyard. Whether you wish to break your journey or you are planning time away from the city, this is the perfect countryside bed and breakfast retreat.

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Tongariro Day at Leisure

Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage Area on the central North Island's volcanic plateau, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and remarkable accessibility. Here, you can ski on an active volcano or take a one-day walk from alpine meadows toward mountain summits, surrounded by striking volcanic scenery. The region's rugged terrain also provided the perfect backdrop for The Lord of the Rings, including scenes of Mordor, Emyn Muil, Mount Doom, and the Plains of Gorgoroth. The Tongariro Crossing is widely considered one of the world's best one-day walks.

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Tongariro Day at Leisure

Your Accommodation

Ruapehu Country Lodge

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Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune to Wellington

Ohakune is home to Ithilien camp, which was filmed in the nearby bush; continue on towards Wellington, the capital of New Zealand and film base for Lord of the Rings. Travel along the Kapiti coast where you can visit Waitarere Forest, the location for Trollshaw Forest and Osgiliath Wood. Home to Peter Jackson, Wellington provided lots of scope for locations. Bree was built on an old army base, and only minutes away are Minas Tirith, the fortifications of Helms Deep and Isengard. On your way over to the wine district of Martinborough you'll pass the Hutt River (where the hobbits launched their boats numerous times) and Kaitoke Regional Park, home to scenes from Rivendale and the Fords of Isen.

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Mt Ruapehu/ Ohakune to Wellington 300 kms (186 miles)

Your Accommodation

QT Wellington

Surprise yourself at QT Wellington, a significant fusion of expressive and luxurious art, technology, and indulgence. Loosely based in the new creative capital of the South, QT Wellington is a warm invitation to explore and define one of New Zealand’s most eclectic collections of art and character. This is the ideal hub for cultural connoisseurs from around the world, framed in designer opulence and showcased at a gallery opening that never closed. We’re eager to see what you will bring.

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Middle Earth Full Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Wellington's iconic Lord of the Rings filming locations. Visit the sites that brought Middle-earth to life, including the Shire, the Gardens of Isengard, the River Anduin, Rivendell, and the memorable locations where the hobbits fled from the Nazgul and raced to the Bucklebury Ferry. Continue to Miramar, home to the renowned Weta Workshop, where you'll enjoy the comprehensive Workshop and Miniatures Tour for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and craftsmanship behind the films.

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Middle Earth Full Day Tour

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QT Wellington

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Wellington to Nelson

This morning, return your rental vehicle at the Wellington Ferry Terminal before boarding your ferry to Picton on the South Island. The journey across Cook Strait and through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds is regarded as one of the world's most scenic ferry crossings, offering breathtaking views of secluded bays, forested hills, and dramatic coastline. On arrival in Picton, collect your new rental vehicle and begin the scenic drive to Nelson. Travel via Havelock, renowned as the Green Shell Mussel Capital of the World, before stopping at Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, where the crystal-clear Pelorus River was featured as the Forest River in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Enjoy a short bush walk or, in warmer months, a refreshing swim before continuing through the picturesque countryside to Nelson. Known for its thriving arts scene, golden beaches, and as the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson is also within easy reach of several stunning landscapes that have featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.

Car Rental

Pick Up: Picton Ferry

Drop Off: Christchurch Airport

Multi Day Tour

Wellington to Nelson 243 kms (152 miles)

Your Accommodation

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson is a premier Conference Hotel at the center of New Zealand within easy access of some of the country’s most stunning sites and activities. Nelson is renowned for its local art, craft and produce which we present to our guests during their stay to create that memorable experience.

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Nelson

Enjoy a day exploring the Nelson and Motueka region, renowned for its three national parks, thriving arts community, and abundant sunshine. Discover local galleries and artisan studios, including the jeweller who crafted The One Ring for The Lord of the Rings films, alongside many talented artists who contributed props and special effects to the trilogy. For Middle-earth enthusiasts, drive over Takaka Hill, which doubled as Chetwood Forest, and take in spectacular views over Golden Bay. For a truly unforgettable experience, consider a scenic helicopter flight to remote filming locations including Mount Olympus and Mount Owen in Kahurangi National Park, featured as Dimrill Dale and the mountains where the Fellowship sought refuge from Saruman's spies. Round out the day by sampling local flavours at one of Nelson's renowned breweries or wineries before returning to your accommodation.

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Nelson

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Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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Nelson via Nelson Lakes to Punakaiki

Depart Nelson and journey through spectacular South Island scenery, travelling via scenic reserves and the rugged landscapes of the West Coast. Along the way, pass through areas that provided the dramatic natural backdrops for The Lord of the Rings films, including locations around the Buller Gorge and Kahurangi National Park, which featured as parts of Middle-earth's wilderness. Continue to Westport, a historic coal-mining settlement where the local museum offers fascinating insights into the region's heritage through historical exhibitions and photographic displays. Visit the nearby seal colony before continuing south to Punakaiki, home to the famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes, surrounded by the wild coastal landscapes that helped bring Middle-earth's remote and untamed scenery to life.

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Nelson via Nelson Lakes to Punakaiki 275 kms (180 miles)

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

From the time people first came to Aotearoa, New Zealand, this weathered, craggy terrain has seen wayfarers, prospectors, and settlers trekking their way into the wilderness in search of resources and the routes by which to reach them. Maori were well aware of the areas dramatic landscape, stretching from mountains to sea, and the natural taonga ( treasures)found within and beyond the ranges here.The coastal and inland journeys made over generations can be traced through the descriptive names they gave to many of the features of this land. Te Waipounamu ( The Waters of Greenstone) is one such name. It refers to pounamu, the Aotearoa New Zealand jade that is found in this region and that has long been prized by Maori, so much so that Te Waipounamu is also the name they gave to New Zealand's South Island.

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Punakaiki to Franz Josef

Travel south along the dramatic West Coast, stopping to explore the famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes, a spectacular natural formation shaped by thousands of years of coastal erosion. Continue through rugged rainforest, river valleys, and breathtaking landscapes that formed part of the wild and untamed scenery of Middle earth in The Lord of the Rings films. Arrive in Franz Josef, home to the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, where ice flows from the Southern Alps down into lush temperate rainforest - a rare and awe-inspiring natural environment. Enjoy the opportunity to explore this remarkable glacier region and its surrounding alpine landscapes.

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Punakaiki to Franz Josef 227 kms (135 miles)

Your Accommodation

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

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Franz Josef to Queenstown

Begin the day with an unforgettable Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike, a magical adventure combining a scenic helicopter flight with the chance to explore the spectacular ice formations of this ancient glacier. Soar above the Southern Alps before landing on the glacier for a guided walk through its incredible ice caves, pinnacles, and crevasses. Continue your journey through the breathtaking wilderness of Haast Pass, one of New Zealand's most scenic alpine routes. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to stop at pristine rivers, waterfalls, rainforest trails, and picturesque picnic spots before arriving in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Set against the dramatic backdrop of mountains and Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown offers an endless choice of thrilling experiences, from jet boating and white-water rafting to bungee jumping, skydiving, and scenic helicopter flights

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Franz Josef to Queenstown 404 kms (251 miles)

Your Accommodation

Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

The Heritage Queenstown offers enchanting views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkable Mountain Range. A short distance from the town centre, this unique European style lodge is surrounded by native forest in the heart of New Zealand's alpine wonderland. Crafted from centuries old schist and cedar, The Heritage Queenstown is the perfect place to relax in comfortable yet sophisticated surroundings. The Heritage offers a choice of 178 luxury rooms, including traditional deluxe hotel accommodation and spacious 1 or 2 bedroom Suites. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, featuring individual touches which reflect unique high country origins.

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Safari of the Scenes

The Safari of the Scenes is a must for movie lovers and nature enthusiasts. Travel by 4WD through spectacular alpine landscapes, visit iconic filming locations from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and The Chronicles of Narnia, and enjoy fascinating stories from knowledgeable guides. The tour combines breathtaking scenery, light walks, fun photo opportunities with replica props, and an unforgettable journey into New Zealand's cinematic landscapes.

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Safari of the Scenes

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Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

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Milford Sound

Experience one of New Zealand's most spectacular journeys from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Travel in a comfortable glass-roof Mercedes van, stopping at scenic highlights such as Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and Homer Tunnel before enjoying a relaxing nature cruise through Milford Sound. With expert local guides, a picnic lunch, and plenty of photo opportunities, this tour offers an unforgettable way to discover the dramatic landscapes of Fiordland National Park..

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Milford Sound

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Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

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Queenstown to Christchurch

Your self-drive adventure from Queenstown to Christchurch offers ever-changing scenery, from the Southern Alps and pristine lakes to colourful high-country plains and historic towns. With the flexibility to explore hidden gems, enjoy local cuisine, and pause at breathtaking viewpoints, this iconic road trip is a highlight of any South Island holiday.

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Queenstown to Christchurch

Your Accommodation

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

The newly renovated Distinction Christchurch Hotel is an urban escape combining sophisticated smarts and familiar warmth, whilst standing proud amongst the buzz of the rejuvenation of Cathedral Square. The hotel is ideally positioned in the heart of the city only a few minutes' walk from the Avon River, Botanical Gardens, Christchurch Casino and Cashel Mall. Distinction Christchurch offers 179 elegant, air-conditioned hotel rooms, including 3 floors of brand new Superior Rooms and Suites out-fitted with the latest technology including flat screen Smart TVs and free unlimited WiFi. Designed to suit everyone from business travellers requiring spacious, contemporary accommodation to those travellers seeking a place to relax and unwind after a day exploring Canterbury's vibrant attractions

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Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

Journey into Middle-earth on the Edoras Tour, visiting the spectacular filming location of Edoras at Mount Sunday. Surrounded by breathtaking high-country scenery, this guided experience brings the world of The Lord of the Rings to life with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories..

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Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

Your Accommodation

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

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Depart Christchurch

Today is at leisure until you make your way to the airport for your departure. Please drop off your rental car.

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Depart Christchurch

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

"Hobbiton"

Aoraki (Mt. Cook)

The Franz Josef Glacier

Mount Sunday (Edoras)

Milford Sound

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Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

ChristchurchPartly Cloudy

21°C / 70°F

30mm / 1.2"

QueenstownPartly Cloudy

17°C / 63°F

30mm / 1.2"

WellingtonOccasional Showers

16°C / 60°F

45mm / 1.8"

RotoruaPartly Cloudy

18°C / 65°F

60mm / 2.3"

AucklandOccasional Showers

20°C / 68°F

69mm / 2.7"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

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Lord of the Rings Road Trip: Explore Middle Earth

Trip Features

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

Arrive in Auckland

Auckland Via Matamata to Rotorua

Rotorua Sightseeing and Culture

Rotorua via Lake Taupo to Tongariro to Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune

Tongariro Day at Leisure

Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune to Wellington

Middle Earth Full Day Tour

Wellington to Nelson

Nelson

Nelson via Nelson Lakes to Punakaiki

Punakaiki to Franz Josef

Franz Josef to Queenstown

Safari of the Scenes

Milford Sound

Queenstown to Christchurch

Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

Depart Christchurch

Detailed Itinerary

Arrive in Auckland

Auckland Via Matamata to Rotorua

Rotorua Sightseeing and Culture

Rotorua via Lake Taupo to Tongariro to Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune

Tongariro Day at Leisure

Mt Ruapehu/Ohakune to Wellington

Middle Earth Full Day Tour

Wellington to Nelson

Nelson

Nelson via Nelson Lakes to Punakaiki

Punakaiki to Franz Josef

Franz Josef to Queenstown

Safari of the Scenes

Milford Sound

Queenstown to Christchurch

Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

Depart Christchurch

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Explore what moves you.

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