Lord of the Rings 10 day Tour

Lord of the Rings 10 day Tour

Red Carpet Tours is a family owned company with Kiwi guides who are passionate LOTR fans themselves. We provide a depth of knowledge and detail that will go beyond your expectations. In this 10 day Tour you will get to kayak through the ‘Dwarves in Barrels’ location, try your hand at archery in Laketown and charge across the Pelennor fields! You will spend time with the Artist and map maker of all six films and experience exclusive behind the scenes tours at the famous Weta Workshop. You will climb to the top of Edoras to fly the Rohan flag and experience all Middle-earth has to offer. The whole time you will be submerged in breath-taking New Zealand scenery with lush green forests, volcanic slopes, sparkling blue lakes and native wild life. That, coupled with a fellowship of like-minded fans you will be sharing this tour with, will draw you into a group dynamic that is welcoming, lively and inclusive. Its time to go on an Adventure!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day

Stop At: Oriental Bay, Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
We will meet you at the tour hotel with your welcome packs and information for the first day tomorrow. You will get to spend the day exploring Wellington at your leisure.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel: The Copthorne Hotel in Wellington - 4 star

Day 2: Weta Workshop day

Stop At: Weta Workshop, 21 Camperdown Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Weta Workshop and take part in a special hands on Weta activity!
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road Miramar, Wellington 6022 New Zealand
We will enjoy a lunch at this beautifully restored old theatre by owners Richard Taylor, Tania Rodgers and Jamie Selkirk.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
Later today we will also visit the iconic 'Get off the road' location from The fellowship of the ring movie!
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Copthorne Hotel in Wellington - 4 star

Day 3: Special Movie Guest

Stop At: Oriental Bay, Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
Today we will meet with Daniel Reeve, the calligrapher, map maker and artist for The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies! In winter months we also have a special Hobbit movie guest
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Morning tea for the movie guest presentation
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Copthorne Hotel in Wellington - 4 star

Day 4: Kayaking the Pelorous River

Stop At: Interislander Wellington, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
We begin the day with a 3 hour cruise to the South Island
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Kayak down the same river the dwarves in barrels did in The Hobbit!
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Trailways Hotel in Nelson - 4 star

Day 5: The One Ring maker and the South of Rivendell movie location

Stop At: Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Today there is an optional activity to take a scenic helicopter flight to the South of Rivendell movie location from The Lord of the Rings. Includes 2 landings!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith, 320 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 7010 New Zealand
Visit the original gold smith and maker of the 'One Ring' for the films. Get an inside look at his workshop and amazing Lord of the Rings pieces.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Trailways Hotel in Nelson - 4 star

Day 6: Beautiful Kaikoura Coast

Stop At: Kaikoura Coastal Track, 356 Conway Flat Road Ngaroma, Kaikoura New Zealand
This is a beautiful place to visit with stunning scenery and baby fur seals to see along the way
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Sudima Hotel in Christchurch - 4 star

Day 7: Magnificent Edoras

Stop At: Mount Somers Track, Flynns Road, Mount Somers New Zealand
This magnificent movie location is a very spiritual experience! It’s a 30-minute trek to reach the summit. The 360-degree views are breathtaking! You will stand where the Golden Hall once stood and survey the mountain panorama all around you as you fly the Rohan flag!
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the MacKenzie Country Hotel in Twizel - 4 star

Day 8: Laketown and Pelennor Fields movie locations

Stop At: Twizel Walkway, Glen Lyon Road, Twizel New Zealand
Charge along the Pelennor Fields where King Theoden’s speech roused men to battle! Stunning location and scenery.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
Next we travel to the site of Laketown and enjoy a tour of the land. This is a very stunning location amongst the Great Lakes.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Harvest Hotel in Cromwell - 4 star

Day 9: 7 big Lord of the Rings locations

Stop At: Mavora Lakes Park, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Today we visit several Lord of The Rings sites including the calling up of Shadowfax, the Orc funeral pyre, Fangorn Forest and where Sam and Frodo left the fellowship on the next stage of their journey.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Novotel Lakeside in Queenstown - 4 star

Day 10: Arrowtown

Stop At: The Old Smithy, 44A Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302 New Zealand
Today we travel to the old gold mining town - Arrowtown, to pick up our pre-ordered Lord of the Rings jewellery and for the opportunity to Bungy Jump!
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Tonight we have our farewell dinner as a fellowship
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Novotel Lakeside in Queenstown - 4 star

Day 11: Optional Activities Day

Stop At: Skyline Queenstown, Brecon St Top OF Street, Queenstown 9348 New Zealand
Today is a free day to try any optional activities you want in our adventure capital, Queenstown! Your guide will assist with bookings and transport.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Novotel Lakeside in Queenstown - 4 star