Lord of the Rings Driving Routes, Self-Drive Tour
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Discover New Zealand, Home of Middle-earth.
Here's your opportunity to take a closer look at the country behind The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. New Zealand's diverse and sometimes extreme landscapes made it the one place in the world that could bring Tolkien's epic masterpiece to life.
Discover the amazing real-life locations behind the films, and learn about the unique experiences of the cast and crew.
Peter Jackson's epic movie trilogy The Lord of the Rings brought Middle-earth to life by taking us on a cinematic journey beginning with The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001 and concluding with The return of the King in 2003.
Begin your own journey through New Zealand, Home of Middle-earth, here.
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Lord of the Rings One-Way Trips - Driving Routes
Hobbiton - Mordor - River Anduin Itinerary (4 Days)
Start Auckland / Finish Wellington
An itinerary that will take you from the peacefulness of the Shire to the depths of Mount Doom and beyond!
Includes: Auckland, Hamilton, Cambridge, Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi, National Park and Wellington.
Lord of the Rings Return Trips - Driving Routes
Edoras Itinerary (2 Days)
Start Christchurch / Finish Christchurch
Arm yourselves with binoculars and cameras to capture the breathtaking views of this area that became Edoras.
Includes: Christchurch, Ashburton and Methven.