Self Drive Hiking & Walking Tours

This is a unique 6 week experience of the length and breadth of New Zealand. You will travel at a relaxed pace throughout the South and North Islands including a 3 night highlight trip to Stewart Island. The landscapes are breathtaking -  rainforests and soaring mountains, golden sand beaches, wine country, geothermal valleys and even remote Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise.

Watch Middle-earth come to life. Explore iconic filming locations from the Shire’s rolling hills to Rohan’s sweeping plains and Mordor’s dramatic landscapes. Travel at your own pace, uncover behind-the-scenes stories, and experience breathtaking scenery that made the trilogy legendary. Your epic adventure awaits on the open road.

It is little wonder that Peter Jackson selected New Zealand to bring Tolkien's Middle-earth to the big screen. Gentle streams dissect emerald green valleys as giant mountains stand sentinel and ancient glaciers tumble to the sea. Embark on an unexpected journey and get ready for an awesome self drive LoTR (Hobbit) filming locations 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.