12 Day Scenic Middle Earth Highlights

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12 Day Scenic Middle Earth Highlights

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
Cambridge
Doubtful Sound
Fiordland National Park
Queenstown
Te Anau
Tongariro National Park
Wellington City

First Light Travel

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

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Rental Vehicle
Domestic Flight
11 Nights Accommodation
11 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
Hobbiton Movie Set Evening Banquet Tour
Weta Workshop Unleashed Auckland
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Full 24 Hour Support
Trollshaw Forest Film Location Tour
Guided Tongariro Crossing Hike
Wellington Private LOTR Full Day Tour
Queenstown Full Day LOTR Tour
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Auckland Viaduct
Cuba Street - Wellington
Doubtful Sound
Lake Wakitipu
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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
590 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
480 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