Tour of Middle Earth by Road & Rail

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14
Days

Tour of Middle Earth by Road & Rail

Welcome to Middle-earth New Zealand - But Beware of the Orcs and Trolls!

Embark on an unexpected journey, a magical tour of Middle Earth New Zealand... but even better you do not have to self drive! This tour includes the scenes and battlegrounds filmed for the retelling of J.R.R. Tolkiens masterpieces. Travel in comfort by way of road and rail. We have scheduled this tour perfectly - the best mix of the highlights of New Zealand for a postcard perfect adventure.

What is an Independent Coach Tour? 

Tour of Middle Earth by Road & Rail Tour Map

Visited Locations

Auckland City
Blenheim
Lake Pukaki
Lake Tekapo
Mount Cook National Park
Mt Aspiring National Park
Queenstown
Rotorua
Waitomo

First Light Travel

Duration
14 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Group
Group Size
Max 48
Transport
Coach
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Comfortable Air-Conditioned Coach
Domestic Flights
13 Nights Accommodation
11 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
2 Dinners
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Dedicated Guest Services Team
Full 24 Hour Support
Weta Workshop Unleashed Auckland
Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Te Puia Cultural Experience & Hāngī' Dinner
Wellington LOTR Tour & Weta Workshop
Coastal Pacific Train Journey
Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight
LOTR Edoras 4WD Tour
Dart River Jetboat Wilderness Safari
Glenorchy Full Day LOTR Tour
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Auckland Viaduct
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Wakitipu
Mount Victoria Lookout
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
Te Puia - Thermal Mud Pools & Geysers
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4WD LOTR Movie Scenes
The Barrel Run (Hobbit Tour) New Zealand
Geothermal Rotorua on a self drive tour
Waitomo glowworm Caves
LOTR Tour canterbury
Weta Workshop Orc
Coastal Train Journey
Hobbiton
Mt Cook National Park
Dart River Safari
Troll at Weta Workshop

Google Rating

5
590 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
480 reviews
Hobbit Seal of Approval

Reviews of this tour....

Maori Culture
5

Excellent and a lot of fun.

USA
24 Mar 2025

Our trip was wonderfully organized with excellent attention to details. The activities that were chosen were generally excellent and a lot of fun.


 

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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