Lord of the Rings Tours
New Zealand film director Sir Peter Jackson’s famous movie trilogies based on JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit put New Zealand’s incredible scenery on display for millions of movie-goers around the world. Thousands of visitors still flock each year to Lord of the Rings filming locations around the country. From the natural scenery of the Kawarau Gorge that was transformed into the ‘Pillars of the Kings’, to the man-made Hobbiton Movie Set in the Waikato region, you can still experience these impressive sights.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of movie history – see these famous Middle-earth locations for yourself!
Read about the history of the epic Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton Movie Set.
17 Day Tours to experience
Free Cancellation: Get a full refund up to 2 hours in advance on all our tours. See Details
From Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour From Auckland
Travel from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set and see locations from the epic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films.
- 8 hours 15 minutes
- See Hobbiton, and Banquet Feast in the Party Marquee
- Full day tour that operates daily from Auckland
from $247 NZD
NEW TOUR
Travelling from Auckland to Rotorua, explore the Hobbiton Movie Set & experience the spirit of Te Puia at night
- 13 hours 15 minutes
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Unique Evening Experience at Te Puia
from $399 NZD
From Auckland
Waitomo & Hobbiton Experience from Auckland
Visit the glowworms and the home of hobbits and on a magical full day tour from Auckland
- 12 hours
- Full Day Tour
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
from $354 NZD
MUST-SEE
Travel from Auckland to Rotorua, taking in the amazing Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set
- 10 hours 30 minutes
- Waitomo Caves guided tour
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
- Tasty picnic lunch included
from $354 NZD
From Christchurch
Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour
Put yourself in the frame with a tour of Lord of the Rings film set locations including Edoras and Helm's Deep.
- 9 hours 00 minutes
- Exciting four-wheel drive adventure
- Misty Mountains and Helm's Deep filming locations
- Stand on the summit of 'Edoras'
from $299 NZD
From Rotorua
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (Rotorua to Auckland)
Travel from Rotorua to Auckland, taking in the amazing Hobbiton Movie Set
- 7 hours 30 minutes
- Hobbiton guided tour and lunch
- Free Wi Fi on board coaches
from $241 NZD
NEW TOUR
From Rotorua
Hobbiton & Te Pō Day Tour From Rotorua
Roam the fields of Middle Earth as you explore Hobbiton Movie Set & feel the spirit of Te Puia at night and experience a living legacy of people, culture and place
- 12 hours 15 minutes
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Unique Indigenous Experience at Te Puia
from $399 NZD
From Christchurch
Christchurch To Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way
Travel to spectacular Mount Cook on a half-day sightseeing tour from Christchurch and stay on in Mount Cook Village to soak up the view.
- 5 hours 20 minutes
- See NZ's highest mountain
- Stunning high country scenery
from $250 NZD
From Christchurch
Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown
Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.
- 11 hours
- Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
from $350 NZD
From Mount Cook
Mount Cook to Christchurch Day Tour: One Way
See some of the South Island's most impressive scenery on a one-way day tour from Mount Cook to Christchurch.
- 5 hours 10 minutes
- Complimentary hotel drop-off
- Stunning South Island Views
from $250 NZD
From Mount Cook
Mount Cook to Queenstown Day Tour: One Way
Soak in the South Island's stunning mountain scenery on a one-way day tour from Mount Cook to Queenstown
- 4 hours
- Complimentary hotel drop-off
- Free Wi-Fi on board coach
from $250 NZD
From Queenstown
Queenstown to Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way
See some of the South Island's most impressive mountain scenery on a one-way day tour to Mount Cook in the Southern Alps.
- 4 hours 45 minutes
- Complimentary pickup/drop-off
- Stunning South Island Views
from $250 NZD
From Queenstown
Mount Cook Day Tour: Queenstown to Christchurch
Travel up the South Island and through the Southern Alps to stand at the foot of Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain.
- 11 hours 50 minutes
- Mount Cook scenery
- Glacier lake views
from $350 NZD
From Wanaka
Wanaka to Fox Glacier Day Tour
Take a tour from tranquil Lake Wanaka to the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Fox Glacier.
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Spectacular West Coast scenery
- Driver Guide Commentary
from $147 NZD
From Wanaka
Wanaka to Franz Josef Day Tour
Experience the pristine beauty of the South Island landscape as you travel from Wanaka to Franz Josef, home of the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
- 6 hours 5 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Luxury Coach Travel
from $158 NZD
From Auckland
Hobbiton Day Tour (Auckland to Rotorua)
Travel from Auckland to Rotorua, visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set with lunch in the Party Marquee
- 7 hours 30 minutes
- Hobbiton guided tour and lunch
- Full day tour that operates daily
from $247 NZD
From Rotorua
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour From Rotorua
Travel from Rotorua across mountain ranges to the Hobbiton Movie Set and see locations from the epic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films.
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- See Hobbiton, and Lunch in the Party Marquee
- Complimentary hotel pick up/drop off available
from $241 NZD
Free cancellation
You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 2 hours in advance of your tour experience.
