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19
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Independent Middle Earth Epic

Independent Coach

This 19 Day adventurous journey includes many highlights on the North and South Island of New Zealand. Enjoy a 'Hole in the Rock' Cruise, experience a Maori cultural evening, explore different Lord of the Rings Movie Set Locations, have a Jet Boat Ride, a Dart River Safari and enjoy a scenic Glacier helicopter flight at Franz Josef. Unforgettable experiences are waiting for you!

What is an Independent Coach Tour? 

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Visited Locations

Auckland City
Cape Reinga
Central Otago
Christchurch City
Franz Josef
Greymouth
Lake Tekapo
Milford Sound
Mount Cook National Park
Mount Cook Village
Paihia - Bay of Islands
Queenstown City
Rotorua
Waitangi
Waitomo
Wellington City

Tour Details

Duration
19
Start Location
Auckland
Finish Location
Christchurch
Type
Group
Pace
Comfortable
Island / Landmass
All New Zealand

What's Included

A Full List of the Middle Earth Epic Inclusions
All Activities & Adventures as per Highlights
All Coach, Ferry & Rail Transport & Transfers
Comfortable 4 Star Motels
Comfortable Air-Conditioned Coach
Daily Departures
Full 24 Hour Support
Hotel Accommodation (as per itinerary)
Professional Coach Driver/Guide
Return Airport Transfers

Featured Highlights

4WD Remote LOTR Tour Into Edoras
Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach Tour
Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight - West Coast
Gondola Queenstown
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
LOTR 4WD Sightseeing Queenstown
Māori Cultural Experience Rotorua
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Mt Cook Glacier Explorers
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
TranzAlpine Rail Journey
TSS Earnslaw Steamboat Cruise
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tour
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Wellington LoTR Tour + Weta Workshop
Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Cruise
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Reviews of this tour....

Great Outdoors
5

Karen Trollinger

USA
04 Mar 2020

I had a wonderful time on my trip to new Zealand planned by First light Travel. The accommodations were lovely, much nicer than I anticipated, and their transportation services were excellent. I was picked up on time and delivered to my destination safely. Drivers were helpful and courteous. First Light provided me the experience I was looking for, at a reasonable cost. They included rest days in my itinerary and checked up on me during my trip. I will be returning to New Zealand in the future and will only use First Light Travel for my plans. they really made this trip easy, fun, and affordable!

Karen Trollinger – USA

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