Lord of the Rings 6-Day North Island Tour

• Trollshaw Forest film location tour
• Explore Bilbo's Shire!
• Experience breathtaking Mordor and Gollum's fishing pool film locations
• Behind the scenes: Weta Workshop tour
• Movie guest presentations
• 'Get off the road' location from Fellowship of the Ring
• Special custom souvenirs from Artists of film

Day 1: Auckland

The Lord of the Rings 6-Day North Island Tour begins in a central Auckland location in the evening, with a complimentary welcome dinner to get to know the other guests venturing to Middle-Earth with you. Visiting the tour during winter months will include a special movie guest presentation. The evening ends when you settle into your Takapuna accommodation in Auckland, with an early start beginning on Day 2.

Day 2: Auckland to Rotorua

Following a full cooked breakfast (provided from day two until day 7) guests will need to be ready for an 8:00 departure, with transport taking the group to Hobbiton along the Rotorua route. You will see some fantastic scenery on the way to Hobbiton Movie Set. The stunning Waikato farming location provides unimaginable beauty, with fertile pastures, picturesque green countryside and a wealth of miniature village towns holding a heap of history behind them.

Once you arrive in Hobbiton, you will be able to explore the famous Hobbit Village, where the fantastic Middle-earth stories first came to life. Explore the Hobbit Holes which were dug into the sides of the hills in The Shire, before paying a visit to the end of Bagshot Row to visit Bilbo Baggins’ home. You might also like to get an inside look at the Green Dragon Inn that Frodo and Samwise often visited with friends, and enjoy a cold beverage or two while you are there. Lunch is on us, which you can enjoy in the Marquee located next to the Green Dragon Inn.

Day 3: Rotorua to Trollshaw Forest

We depart for day 3 leaving Rotorua on a journey to the picturesque Trollshaw Forest which appeared in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,  located just west of Rivendell. Here you’ll witness some breathtaking scenery featuring a wealth of beech trees, and the filming location where trolls roamed to terrorise any passers-by. Heading towards Mt. Ruapehu and the Mordor filming location, enjoy a complimentary lunch before an overnight visit of Emyn Muil and Mt Doom where the stars from the movies stayed.

Day 4: Ohakune to Wellington

The morning of Day 4 sets off with a visit to the location of Gollum’s fishing pool, where Andy Serkis almost met his demise plunging over a waterfall. We also visit the Secret Entrance to Erebor before Smaug destroyed it in the movie. We then depart for Wellywodd, located in Wellington City. An optional visit to dine at The Green Parrot Restaurant which is well-know as being one of Viggo’s favourites. You will spend the final three nights in Wellington accommodation.

Day 5: Wellywood and Miramar day

Day 5 of the Lord of the Rings 6-Day North Island Tour commences experiencing the movie capital of New Zeland in Miramar. Visit the Windows into Workshop tour to Marvel at the spectacular weapon and armour displays from the movies, purchase a souvenir and watch behind the scenes footage detailing the Weta company’s history. Experience the Wellywood location as a guided tour shows you some of the special effects used in some of the biggest movies ever. Experience the Weta Cave before heading to the Roxy Theatre for lunch on the house. The latter part of day 5 consists of visiting the filming location of the Get of the Road scene featured in The LOTR, offering stunning views of the city.

Day 6: Presentation day with Daniel Reeve

There’ll be less travelling involved on Day 6 as we enjoy an extensive and interactive presentation from Daniel Reeve, The LOTR and The Hobbit Calligrapher and Cartographer. For those visiting during the winter months, day six will also include a presentation from an additional special movie guest.

Departure day

Waking up to the final breakfast of the tour will see your Middle-Earth journey coming to an end. As you depart from Wellington, you will require a domestic airfare to return to Auckland, followed by an international flight for your journey home from Auckland.