Here are a couple links to a variety of related tourist information. The lord of the rings locations listed below can be found in or near queenstown. The new zealand tour travels the length of the country and includes many unique experiences for fans of the trilogy and upcoming film the hobbit. For film fans, the best of the lotr locations in new zealand are well worth visiting. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film. Daniel reeve puts middleearth on the map tourism new. Slim enough to slip into the baggage without disturbing the scales, it is a detailed guide to the places where the films were shot. View informtation on lord of the rings in new zealand below. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. No lord of the rings new zealand vacation would be complete without a visit to new zealands tongariro national park the home of the infamous mt doom. Its distinctive aromas and flavours baffled the wine community when it first appeared on the new zealand and marlborough grape. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the south island. Ill never forget that feeling of coming to hobbiton the first timetheres so many feelings of nostalgia and history. Daniel falconers beautiful map covers the length and breadth of new zealand and pinpoints how tolkien and peter jacksons middleearth transplants to the.
The best lord of the rings and the hobbit filming locations to visit in new zealand by david on may 10, 2017 with no comments thanks to sir peter jacksons epic films, new zealand is known the world over as the closest thing in real life to j. Lord of the rings self drive tours of both the north island and south island of new zealand. One per cent of visitors said that the lord of the rings was their main or only reason for visiting. Planning your trip about new zealand places to visit new zealand maps faqs nz weather widget travel distance. Many of the lotr filming locations are highly accessible, especially if you plan to drive around new zealand. The ultimate lord of the rings location map for new zealand. Arguably, it was the success of the lord of the rings movies that showcased new zealands sheer beauty to the world.
New zealand lord of the rings tours red carpet tours. Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic maori culture, and worldclass surfing and skiing. The lord of the rings tours from auckland 2020 travel. In the menu to the right you can show events, places and character movements. Tribaltextiles techniquescontemporary quiltsgingham quiltartists book paper. Our 10 day the lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital, wellington, to new zealands adventure capital, queenstown via captivating south island scenery. South island wide lord of the rings new zealand tourism. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso.
This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. The story and the film attracted many to new zealands soil and atmosphere. Due to popular curiosity, imagination, and connection of the fictional story to the places where it was filmed, a map was constructed portraying these. Drive 1 hour past queenstown to arrowtown and see where arwen carried a wounded frodo across the ford of bruinen in the first lord of the rings movie, then drive on to te anau 2. Enjoy the views of lake manapouri on your way to the isengard lookout, just past glenorchy 1 hour from queenstown. Its distinctive aromas and flavours baffled the wine community when it first appeared on the new zealand and marlborough. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures you will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the breathtaking landscapes and natural attractions new. Discover the secret entrance to erebor, mordor, trollshaws, gollums fishing pool, emyn muil, and then explore weta cave, weta workshop, and the roxy theater. Hobbiton, to queenstowns snowy jagged mountain peaks. Contact us lord of the rings tour twizel, lotr new zealand. Find out more and view examples of daniels work on the lord of the rings trilogy, king kong, narnia, tintin, pirates of the caribbean, van helsing and underworld 3. It is said that after 60 years, there will be the one tour to rule them all.
The fellowship of the ring in 2001, new zealand has become the embodiment of middleearth to millions of moviegoers the world over. Daniel reeve puts middleearth on the map when wellington artist daniel reeve heard new zealand director peter jackson was making his favourite book into a film right on his doorstep, he grabbed his pen and hasnt looked back since. The lord of the rings filmed in new zealand is an academy award winning trilogy of films where the rolling hills of matamata become hobbiton and the volcanic region of mt ruapehu transformed into the fiery mt doom. Since the first screening of the lord of the rings. We know from experience that the distances and driving times are comfortable. Many are on the south island, but lotr fans visiting auckland can tour the lush hobbiton movie set, alone or in combo with other top nz sites. Visit filming locations throughout new zealand including hobbiton movie set tour in matamata. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
This definitive guidebook showcases the principal movieset locations around new zealand as seen in. Red carpet tours are the original lord of the rings movie tours operating since 2001. The most accessible filming location in wellington. From auckland, you journey with red carpet tours to hobbiton, the beautiful hobbit village. If you are a fan you are going to love these itineraries plan your journey today. Lord of the rings locations map new zealand travel insider. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures.
Most travellers enjoy exploring our new zealand south island trips in march, making it the most popular time of the year. New zealand film locations map updated by starsongstudio map of new zealand. The ultimate lord of the rings new zealand vacation. Over 150 real new zealand locations were used from the rolling green hills of matamata in the north island. You will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the. Hosting costs a lot of money and developing new projects takes hundreds of hours.
Find here the best itineraries for 3 weeks in new zealand. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand tourism new zealand. This 7 day north island lotr tour will take you to the magical realm of the lord of the rings. New zealand map of middleearth by weta online and save. See more ideas about the hobbit, lotr and middle earth. The most accessible filming location in wellington is mount victoria, which is within walking distance of the central city. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Authorised nz retailers of licenced high quality lord of the rings and hobbit. If you enjoy this site please consider a small donation and help keep it ad free. South island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. Book our adventure tours below now for sensational lord of the rings experience. Im a fan, so a visit to the real middle earth was a mustdo on our first trip to new zealand. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealand s most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains and deep fiords. Parchment maps and prop replicas from the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies are on display at the weta cave, in wellington.
New zealand can be mellow or actionpacked, but its always epic. Following the hobbit trail in new zealand fodors travel. South island wide lord of the rings new zealand tourism guide. Lord of the rings tours one day in middle earth this tour is the only oneday tour to include all of the famous lotrhobbit movie locations in queenstown, glenorchy, arrowtown. If youre going to new zealand and you are a lord of the rings fan, then this book is a must. On the 128 pages you find lots of pictures and maps.
Art prints and books, reel collectibles is based in queenstown, new zealand. Nestled in rolling green hills on new zealands north island is the hobbiton movie set, used to film the shire scenes in jrr tolkiens the hobbit and lord of the rings lotr movies. Discover amazing tours through new zealand south island visiting places like queenstown and christchurch. Established in 2001 as new zealands lord of the rings specialists, we have created a selection of special tours and experiences to cater to your passionate middle earth hopes and expectations. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealand s diverse and blockbuster scenery in the south island.
Zicasso, together with a fellowship of lord of the rings experts in middle earth, has forged the one tour to celebrate the epic novels 60th anniversary. Middleearth sets can be toured in a variety of ways. Dec 24, 2015 nestled in rolling green hills on new zealands north island is the hobbiton movie set, used to film the shire scenes in jrr tolkiens the hobbit and lord of the rings lotr movies. Six percent of visitors to new zealand around 120,000 150,000 people cite the lord of the rings as being one of the main reasons for visiting new zealand. Location guidebook completely updated edition from ian brodie is a small but interesting book. Across the country, stunning landscapes of middleearth unfold like a popup picture book right before your very eyes. Lord of the rings new zealand new zealand tourism guide. Visit middle earth and see new zealand through frodos eyes.
The lord of the rings location guidebook by ian brodie. Lord of the rings tours new zealand tours and itineraries. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealands most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains and deep fiords. Lord of the rings new zealand map for grape growers, wine enterprises and consumers, sauvignon blancs affinity with marlboroughs natural environment has proved a much more lasting legacy. The lord of the rings can almost be tasted by anyone who will stop by to visit here. Hosting costs a lot of money and developing new projects takes hundreds of. Middle earth throughout the lord of the rings trilogy, new zealand is set to be featured. Detailed descriptions of routes, paths and unmade roads will get you to the places you recognise. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. Tolkien used the term middleearth to describe the lands of men or mortal lands in his books the hobbit and the lord of the rings and even created maps outlining the place surrounded by ocean that he called the old fashioned word for the world we live in. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealands most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains. Then you are in for some spectacular lord of the rings scenery as you approach the grand mountains and forests in the south island. Has photos from movie shoot on every page and very detailed descriptions of where each part in the trilogy was filmed in new zealand, suggestions for helicopter tours and drives, includes mention of some places where the actors ate or stayed. Lotr locations in new zealand what to do in wellington nz.
Other wellington locations include the hutt river between moonshine and totara park, which played the. The following lord of the rings locations can be found on the north island of. Nov 01, 2011 if youre going to new zealand and you are a lord of the rings fan, then this book is a must. Immerse yourself in the magical world of the lord of the rings and the hobbit. Epic adventures to the real middle earth and back again queenstown, new zealand.
New zealand map lotr style contains detailed set locations for. Jan 01, 2002 this book is so much fun, a must begborrowstealbuy for anyone who loves lotr and is going to new zealand. New zealand map lotr style contains detailed set locations for tourists. This book is so much fun, a must begborrowstealbuy for anyone who loves lotr and is going to new zealand.
The lord of the rings locations for filming new zealand. New zealand the perfect middleearth tourism new zealand. Join us on our next journey and be a part of a fellowship of likeminded people through breathtaking middleearth, new zealand. New zealand and its stunning scenery was the perfect choice as the background for the lord of the rings and the hobbit movies. Just ask us and we can include one with your tour pack. Prehistoric forests, snow covered mountains, rolling green farmland and wild rivers. Weve also tried to cut out backtracking over the same territory within the itinerary. Find out many quirks and tales you didnt about the filming of. The forested areas of the mountain were used to depict hobbiton woods, where the hobbits hid from the black riders. Lord of the rings and hobbit maps, art prints and books. Bree was a village, of men and hobbits, in middleearth, located east of the shire and south of fornost in eriador. Jrr tolkiens lord of the rings movies were filmed in more than 150 locations across new zealand. Of particular significance is the circular cone of mount ngauruhoe, the mystical mountain was transformed into mt doom, the atmospheric location of mordor and home to dark lord sauron. Marlborough sauvignon blanc was initially a wine made in the vineyard.
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