Enjoy the views of lake manapouri on your way to the isengard lookout, just past glenorchy 1 hour from queenstown. Jan 01, 2002 this book is so much fun, a must begborrowstealbuy for anyone who loves lotr and is going to new zealand. Over 150 real new zealand locations were used from the rolling green hills of matamata in the north island. Epic adventures to the real middle earth and back again queenstown, new zealand. New zealand can be mellow or actionpacked, but its always epic. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealands most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains. Find out many quirks and tales you didnt about the filming of.
New zealand and its stunning scenery was the perfect choice as the background for the lord of the rings and the hobbit movies. This 14 day lord of the rings new zealand adventure is our most popular tour. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If youre flying into auckland, christchurch or queenstown, these 23 day selfdrive itineraries will help you see lots of great lotr and the hobbit filming locations in new zealand at your own pace, without overdoing things. The story and the film attracted many to new zealands soil and atmosphere.
Bree was a village, of men and hobbits, in middleearth, located east of the shire and south of fornost in eriador. If you enjoy this site please consider a small donation and help keep it ad free. Weve also tried to cut out backtracking over the same territory within the itinerary. Middleearth might have been a figment of author jrr tolkiens imagination but new zealand bears an uncanny resemblance. Daniel reeve puts middleearth on the map when wellington artist daniel reeve heard new zealand director peter jackson was making his favourite book into a film right on his doorstep, he grabbed his pen and hasnt looked back since. Book our adventure tours below now for sensational lord of the rings experience. The best lord of the rings and the hobbit filming locations to visit in new zealand by david on may 10, 2017 with no comments thanks to sir peter jacksons epic films, new zealand is known the world over as the closest thing in real life to j. On the 128 pages you find lots of pictures and maps. New zealand film locations map updated by starsongstudio map of new zealand. This customizable journey showcases new zealands quintessential destinations while celebrating the iconic filming locations. Hosting costs a lot of money and developing new projects takes hundreds of hours. Daniel falconers beautiful map covers the length and breadth of new zealand and pinpoints how tolkien and peter jacksons middleearth transplants to the. The ultimate lord of the rings location map for new zealand.
Jrr tolkiens lord of the rings movies were filmed in more than 150 locations across new zealand. Hobbiton, to queenstowns snowy jagged mountain peaks. Slim enough to slip into the baggage without disturbing the scales, it is a detailed guide to the places where the films were shot. Immerse yourself in the magical world of the lord of the rings and the hobbit. Following the hobbit trail in new zealand fodors travel. New zealand map lotr style contains detailed set locations for tourists. Here are a couple links to a variety of related tourist information. The most accessible filming location in wellington is mount victoria, which is within walking distance of the central city. The lord of the rings locations listed below can be found in or near queenstown. This definitive guidebook showcases the principal movieset locations around new zealand as seen in.
Six percent of visitors to new zealand around 120,000 150,000 people cite the lord of the rings as being one of the main reasons for visiting new zealand. View informtation on lord of the rings in new zealand below. Visit filming locations throughout new zealand including hobbiton movie set tour in matamata. Lord of the rings new zealand map for grape growers, wine enterprises and consumers, sauvignon blancs affinity with marlboroughs natural environment has proved a much more lasting legacy. The following lord of the rings locations can be found on the north island of. In the menu to the right you can show events, places and character movements. The fellowship of the ring in 2001, new zealand has become the embodiment of middleearth to millions of moviegoers the world over. Lord of the rings locations map new zealand travel insider. Lord of the rings self drive tours of both the north island and south island of new zealand. Find here the best itineraries for 3 weeks in new zealand. Its distinctive aromas and flavours baffled the wine community when it first appeared on the new zealand and marlborough. Contact us lord of the rings tour twizel, lotr new zealand. Middleearth sets can be toured in a variety of ways. Arguably, it was the success of the lord of the rings movies that showcased new zealands sheer beauty to the world.
Join us on our next journey and be a part of a fellowship of likeminded people through breathtaking middleearth, new zealand. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand l discover nz. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures you will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the breathtaking landscapes and natural attractions new. Lord of the rings tours one day in middle earth this tour is the only oneday tour to include all of the famous lotrhobbit movie locations in queenstown, glenorchy, arrowtown. Location guidebook completely updated edition from ian brodie is a small but interesting book.
New zealand map of middleearth by weta online and save. Discover the secret entrance to erebor, mordor, trollshaws, gollums fishing pool, emyn muil, and then explore weta cave, weta workshop, and the roxy theater. South island wide lord of the rings new zealand tourism. Established in 2001 as new zealands lord of the rings specialists, we have created a selection of special tours and experiences to cater to your passionate middle earth hopes and expectations. See more ideas about the hobbit, lotr and middle earth. For film fans, the best of the lotr locations in new zealand are well worth visiting. No lord of the rings new zealand vacation would be complete without a visit to new zealands tongariro national park the home of the infamous mt doom. Our 10 day the lord of the rings tour will take you from the capital, wellington, to new zealands adventure capital, queenstown via captivating south island scenery. Nestled in rolling green hills on new zealands north island is the hobbiton movie set, used to film the shire scenes in jrr tolkiens the hobbit and lord of the rings lotr movies. South island lord of the rings tours directory, new zealand. Many are on the south island, but lotr fans visiting auckland can tour the lush hobbiton movie set, alone or in combo with other top nz sites.
Since the first screening of the lord of the rings. Authorised nz retailers of licenced high quality lord of the rings and hobbit. Take a onceinalifetime journey to middleearth, traveling from auckland to queenstown via many exciting lotr filming locations, movie studios, and adventures. From auckland, you journey with red carpet tours to hobbiton, the beautiful hobbit village. Lord of the rings tours experience the authentic film. Nov 01, 2011 if youre going to new zealand and you are a lord of the rings fan, then this book is a must. Marlborough sauvignon blanc was initially a wine made in the vineyard. Walk through the pelennor battle fields, cross the river anduin, explore the shire, wonder through the gardens of isengard and much more. Wellington, for example, is particularly rich in easyaccess lotr filming locations. Other wellington locations include the hutt river between moonshine and totara park, which played the. Daniel reeve puts middleearth on the map tourism new. Parchment maps and prop replicas from the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies are on display at the weta cave, in wellington. Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic maori culture, and worldclass surfing and skiing. Lord of the rings new zealand new zealand tourism guide.
Find out more and view examples of daniels work on the lord of the rings trilogy, king kong, narnia, tintin, pirates of the caribbean, van helsing and underworld 3. The ultimate lord of the rings tour in new zealand zicasso. Middle earth throughout the lord of the rings trilogy, new zealand is set to be featured. Planning your trip about new zealand places to visit new zealand maps faqs nz weather widget travel distance. Ill never forget that feeling of coming to hobbiton the first timetheres so many feelings of nostalgia and history.
Then you are in for some spectacular lord of the rings scenery as you approach the grand mountains and forests in the south island. Visit middle earth and see new zealand through frodos eyes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Its distinctive aromas and flavours baffled the wine community when it first appeared on the new zealand and marlborough grape. We know from experience that the distances and driving times are comfortable. South island wide lord of the rings new zealand tourism guide.
Drive 1 hour past queenstown to arrowtown and see where arwen carried a wounded frodo across the ford of bruinen in the first lord of the rings movie, then drive on to te anau 2. Bree was an ancient settlement of men in eriador by the time of the third age of middleearth, but after the collapse of the kingdom of cardolan, which had claimed it, bree continued to thrive without any central authority or government for many centuries. Gardens of isengard, the river anduin, rivendell, osgiliath wood, paths of the dead. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealands most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains and deep fiords.
This book is so much fun, a must begborrowstealbuy for anyone who loves lotr and is going to new zealand. The lord of the rings locations for filming new zealand. Embark on a journey of middle earth and new zealand. Dec 24, 2015 nestled in rolling green hills on new zealands north island is the hobbiton movie set, used to film the shire scenes in jrr tolkiens the hobbit and lord of the rings lotr movies. You will also meet those involved in the making of the movies, and get off the beaten track into the. It is said that after 60 years, there will be the one tour to rule them all.
In the heart of new zealand, you can step into the lush pastures of the shire with a guided tour of hobbiton, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit t rilogies. Lotr locations in new zealand what to do in wellington nz. New zealand map lotr style contains detailed set locations for. The forested areas of the mountain were used to depict hobbiton woods, where the hobbits hid from the black riders. If youre going to new zealand and you are a lord of the rings fan, then this book is a must. The most accessible filming location in wellington. Lord of the rings tours in new zealand tourism new zealand. New zealand the perfect middleearth tourism new zealand. If you are a fan you are going to love these itineraries plan your journey today. Hosting costs a lot of money and developing new projects takes hundreds of. Red carpet tours are the original lord of the rings movie tours operating since 2001. Prehistoric forests, snow covered mountains, rolling green farmland and wild rivers. Tribaltextiles techniquescontemporary quiltsgingham quiltartists book paper.
The ultimate lord of the rings new zealand vacation. Lord of the rings and hobbit maps, art prints and books. Detailed descriptions of routes, paths and unmade roads will get you to the places you recognise. This 7 day north island lotr tour will take you to the magical realm of the lord of the rings. The lord of the rings can almost be tasted by anyone who will stop by to visit here. Due to popular curiosity, imagination, and connection of the fictional story to the places where it was filmed, a map was constructed portraying these. Lord of the rings tours new zealand tours and itineraries. Many of the lotr filming locations are highly accessible, especially if you plan to drive around new zealand. Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealand s diverse and blockbuster scenery in the south island. Most travellers enjoy exploring our new zealand south island trips in march, making it the most popular time of the year. Across the country, stunning landscapes of middleearth unfold like a popup picture book right before your very eyes. Art prints and books, reel collectibles is based in queenstown, new zealand.
Trace the steps of the shooting of the lord of the rings through new zealands diverse and blockbuster scenery in the south island. Im a fan, so a visit to the real middle earth was a mustdo on our first trip to new zealand. Tolkien used the term middleearth to describe the lands of men or mortal lands in his books the hobbit and the lord of the rings and even created maps outlining the place surrounded by ocean that he called the old fashioned word for the world we live in. One per cent of visitors said that the lord of the rings was their main or only reason for visiting. Just ask us and we can include one with your tour pack. The new zealand tour travels the length of the country and includes many unique experiences for fans of the trilogy and upcoming film the hobbit. Visit official sites used in the filming of the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, whilst visiting some of new zealand s most stunning attractions including glowworm caves, active geysers, dramatic mountains and deep fiords. Has photos from movie shoot on every page and very detailed descriptions of where each part in the trilogy was filmed in new zealand, suggestions for helicopter tours and drives, includes mention of some places where the actors ate or stayed. Of particular significance is the circular cone of mount ngauruhoe, the mystical mountain was transformed into mt doom, the atmospheric location of mordor and home to dark lord sauron. Zicasso, together with a fellowship of lord of the rings experts in middle earth, has forged the one tour to celebrate the epic novels 60th anniversary. New zealand lord of the rings tours red carpet tours. The lord of the rings location guidebook by ian brodie. The lord of the rings filmed in new zealand is an academy award winning trilogy of films where the rolling hills of matamata become hobbiton and the volcanic region of mt ruapehu transformed into the fiery mt doom. The lord of the rings tours from auckland 2020 travel.
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