12 Day LOTR New Zealand Scenic Tour

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12 Day LOTR New Zealand Scenic Tour

Prepare to have your breath taken away by the spectacular scenery that formed the visual masterpiece for the Lord of the Rings trilogies. Encompassing both North and South Islands, with plenty of time to immerse yourself in specialty Lord of the Rings tours and time for relaxation.

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Visited Locations

Auckland City
Doubtful Sound
Fiordland National Park
Queenstown City
Rotorua
Te Anau
Tongariro National Park
Wellington City

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Duration
12 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Self Drive
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Rental Vehicle
Domestic Flight
11 Nights Accommodation
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Full 24 Hour Support
All Activities as per Highlights
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Doubtful Sound Wildlife Cruise
Hairy Feet Waitomo Trollshaws Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
LOTR 4WD Sightseeing Queenstown
Te Puia - Thermal Mud Pools & Geysers
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Wellington LOTR Tour + Weta Workshop
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Hobbiton
Geothermal Rotorua
Green Dragon
Auckland waterfront
Auckland skyline
Weta workshop
weta props
Doubtful Sound
Seals Doubtful Sound
Alpine Parrot the Kea

Google Rating

5
500 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
361 reviews
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Reviews of this tour....

Hobbiton
5

Allowed me to simply enjoy my trip without any stress.

Canada
17 Mar 2025

I recently booked a 12-day LOTR road trip in New Zealand with First Light Travel, and I couldn't be more impressed with their service. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and well-organized. They took care of everything-including car rental, accommodations and activities-which allowed me to simply enjoy my trip without any stress.

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price