Journey to Middle Earth: Lord of the Rings
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Port
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$279.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Join this journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts high-country station -- a farm in the breathtaking Southern Alps of New Zealand.
Begin with a scenic journey over the farmland of the Canterbury Plains, with a drive time of approximately three hours each way. Along the way, enjoy several stops to stretch your legs, take in the scenery, and connect with the surrounding landscapes. Your local tour guide will provide entertaining and informative commentary on all aspects of Christchurch, Canterbury and the Lord of the Rings filming location, but you don't have to be a Rings fan to enjoy this amazing day out. Stop for a snack in a local country town. This is the stuff of lasting memories as you'll meet the locals at the multi-purpose hall.
Head inland from Mt Somers towards the heart of the Southern Alps, with a photo stop at Lake Clearwater. On a clear day, this spectacular alpine lake features fabulous views over the lake to the mountain chain that forms the backbone of the South Island.
Continue to Mt Potts Station, home of Edoras, where you will experience firsthand why this remote and beautiful location was chosen for filming the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoiled beauty of the high country, with its sparkling clear lakes, glistening blue rivers, rugged mountain ranges and fresh crisp mountain air. Enjoy free time to explore this magical landscape and to have your photo taken with Lord of the Rings replica swords.
You'll then travel a short distance further and sit down to a delicious lunch, including sandwiches, chocolates, a sweet dessert, fruit, a glass of New Zealand bubbly, tea, coffee and juice.
Notes:
Minimum age is 2 years. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer. This is primarily a scenic driving tour, involving several hours of motorcoach driving to reach the film locations. Due to legal and conservation requirements, no film sets remain on location.