Join us on the Lord of the Rings Tour and journey to the LOTR filming location. Journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts high country station, home of Mt Sunday; see how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Immerse yourself in the natural unspoilt beauty of the high country's sparkling clear lakes, glistening blue rivers and fresh mountain air.
Tour Highlights:
? - Exciting 4WD adventure through several small streams and right onto Edoras itself.
- Take a short guided walk to stand on the summit of Edoras and enjoy as Eowyn did, the breathtaking 360º views.
? - Behind the scenes photos of Edoras under construction – exclusive to us!
- See the Misty Mountains and the area that formed the backdrop to Helms Deep.
? - Enjoy a delicious champagne picnic lunch.
? - Informative and entertaining commentary from our local Kiwi guides.
? - Handle movie replicas – Aragorn’s Sword, King Theoden’s Sword, Gimli’s Axe, Gandalf’s Staff and Flag of Rohan.
? - Selection of merchandise available for purchase.
? - See for yourself why the actors and crew fell in love with this stunning location.
Meeting/pick-up point: Christchurch city hotels.
Duration: 9 hours.
Start/opening time: At 9am.
Languages: English.
Opening days/period: Daily except December 25th.
Others: Included: commentary, visit to Mt Potts high country station, home of Mt Sunday / Edoras (Lord of the Rings - capital city of the Rohan people), souvenirs, and picnic lunch.
Children aged two or under take part free of charge.
Passengers must reconfirm tour 1 day prior to departure to avoid possible cancellation.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.