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Auckland to Christchruch
6 Days / 5 Nights from $2659
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Package Name: Lord of the Rings Whirlwind 

Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights

 

Description

Lord of the Rings Whirlwind is a great tour combining the major New Zealand highlights with landmarks you’ll recognize from the famous Lord of the Rings movies. You’ll see the major cities of Auckland, Queenstown, and Christchurch and the natural beauties of Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Milford Sound, and Mt. Cook. Plus, you will journey to the set of “Hobbiton,” see the film locations for Lothlorien, Isengard, Ithilien Camp, and Amon Hen, and travel through the scenery used to portray Pelennor Fields and the Misty Mountains. If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, but only have a week to spend in New Zealand, this is the perfect independent tour for you!

 
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Inclusions

·         5 nights accommodation

·         Coach transportation throughout

·         Waitomo Glowworm Caves

·         Rotorua highlights

·         “Hobbiton” Tour

·         Milford Sound Cruise

·         Lord of the Rings Sites 4WD Tour

 

Itinerary

 

Day 1 – Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua

Travel south to Rotorua, stopping along the way to explore the amazing Waitomo Caves. Take a guided tour of the Glowworm Grotto before continuing on to New Zealand's famous travel destination: Rotorua. This evening, consider participating in a traditional Maori Hangi (feast) and concert.

 

Day 2 – Rotorua and Hobbiton

Join your morning tour of Rotorua's highlights: geysers, mud pools, and the Agrodome. This afternoon, journey out to the countryside to visit the set of “Hobbiton.”

 

Day 3 – Rotorua to Queenstown

Hop on a flight this morning from Rotorua to Queenstown (flight not included). Get a window seat and check out “Mt. Doom” as you fly above the North Island volcanoes. Once you arrive in New Zealand’s Adventure Capital, you will be transferred to your hotel, after which you have the day for leisure activities as you wish.  From hot air ballooning, skiing and snowboarding (season permitting), jet boating to wine-tasting and world-famous spa's, Queenstown has an activity to suit everyone's fancy.

 

Day 4 – Milford Sound

Today you'll travel up to Milford Sound, the Fiordland's most famous and accessible glacier-carved fiords. On arrival, you'll take a cruise through the deep blue waters seeing cascading waterfalls, sheer cliffs, dense rainforest, towering mountains and wildlife ranging from dolphins to penguins. Arrive back in Queenstown this evening.

 

Day 5 – Queenstown

This morning, join your 4WD tour to see these Lord of the Rings filming sites: Lothlorien, Isengard, Ithilien Camp, and Amon Hen. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure in Queenstown or take another tour (additional expense) to the following: Ford of Bruinen, Misty Mountains, Pillars of the Kings, and the Road to Mordor.

 

Day 6 – Queenstown to Mt Cook to Christchurch

Travel via coach to Mt. Cook. Along the way, you’ll see the familiar scenery of the Rings’ Pelennor Fields, Misty Mountains, and White Mountains’ foothills. Stop at Mt. Cook over lunch before continuing north to Christchurch, where your tour concludes.

 

 

 

 

 

Pricing

Type of Accommodation

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star

$2659

$2809

$2929

 

Please Note:

Pricing is valid for travel between 1 Feb - Sep 30, 2012

Airfare is not included

 

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