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Colorful hobbit house doors built into green hills with large trees and a pond reflecting the scene
Hobbiton & Lord of the Rings

Lord of the Rings Scenic Explorer

Auckland

Queenstown

14 days, 13 nights

Road Trips

From: $5,868 pp

Overview

Embark on an epic journey through Middle-Earth as you explore the iconic filming locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. Visit the enchanting Hobbiton Village, a must-see for any Tolkien fan, and traverse the dramatic Canterbury high country, home to Mt. Potts and Mt. Sunday, famously known as Edoras. Drive through the stunning Mackenzie Country near Aoraki-Mt. Cook National Park, where breathtaking backdrops bring Middle-Earth to life. In Queenstown, join the renowned Nomad Safari of the Scenes tour to discover legendary sites like the Forest of Lothlórien and Ithilien Camp. Immerse yourself in the magic of Tolkien’s world on this unforgettable New Zealand adventure!

Highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights

Auckland

Queenstown

Motels
Rental car included
  • Wētā Workshop Unleashed
  • Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobbiton with lunch
  • Hairy Feet Scenic Film Location Tour

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Price pp from

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Why New Zealand Self Drive Tours

  • One dedicated travel specialist to plan, book, and manage your journey from first enquiry to departure.
  • We plan itineraries that work well once you’re actually here, with realistic drive times, thoughtful pacing, and the right balance of experiences.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

You will be met at the Auckland airport by the driver and transferred to your Auckland accommodation.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern multi-story hotel building with glass windows and balconies under a partly cloudy sky.
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Highlights of Lord of the Rings Scenic Explorer

Tour group examines a large detailed castle model under purple lighting indoors

Wētā Workshop Unleashed

Inside view of a hobbit hole with a round door open to a green garden and rolling hills beyond.

Behind the Scenes Tour at Hobbiton with lunch

Sunlit cliffs with green forest and a winding trail in a scenic natural landscape.

Hairy Feet Scenic Film Location Tour

Adult and child holding hands hiking on rocky mountain trail near cable car under blue sky with clouds.

Sky Waka Gondola Return Sightseeing Trip

Man pretending to be attacked by a large troll statue outside in sunny weather.

Lord of The Rings Full Day Tour with Kaewa Tours - Lunch included

Bluebridge ferry crossing blue sea near green islands on a clear sky day

Bluebridge Ferry Wellington to Picton

People kayaking on a calm river through a forested rocky landscape in bright daylight.

Hobbit Barrel Run Kayak Trip with Pelorus Eco Adventures

Tour vehicle by lake with snowy mountains and people taking photos and enjoying the view.

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

Three offroad vehicles driving through a shallow river with autumn trees and rocky hills around.

Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour with Nomad Safaris

Three people wearing capes and holding swords pose in a bright green forest.

Scenic Lord of the Rings Tour

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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