Edoras film set The Golden Hall

Tour 2:


THE 'LORD OF THE RINGS' FILM SET LOCATIONS

One-day 4x4 adventure into “Middle Earth” to visit three locations used in the films.

Morning and afternoon tea and a delicious Kiwi-style picnic lunch included.

Set of 'Edoras' with Golden Hall
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 'Edoras' set on a 300 foot vertical mountain
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You do not need to be a “Lord of the Rings” film fan to enjoy the scenery in this stunning location.

Deer opposite 'Helms Deep'
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 Misty Mountains' backdrop (minus the mist!)
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  • Journey to the film set locations in a remote valley in the very heart of the Southern Alps

Travel over the Canterbury Plains to cross a snow fed river at a gorge
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 Numerous lakes to fish in 'Middle Earth'
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  • Travel across the vast fertile Canterbury Plains
  • Cross a mighty braided snow fed river
  • Morning tea at a scenic reserve
  • Enter the landscape of “Middle Earth”

The road to 'Middle Earth'
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 Lake in 'Middle Earth'
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 Reflections in winter in 'Middle Earth'
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  • Travel through “The Misty Mountains”
  • View several lakes famous for stunning reflections

View from top of 'Edoras'
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 'Edoras' as it appears today
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 Setting off to climb to the top in summer
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  • Take in the view of a vast glaciated river valley
  • Visit the location used for the film set of “Edoras”

River crossing after climbing 'Edoras'
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 Lunch overlooking Helm's Deep
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 'Jumped Up Downs' and glaciers
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  • Cool off in the icy cold water of a crystal clear pure mountain stream
  • Picnic Lunch overlooking the location of “Helm's Deep”
  • Cross more famous stations to view the glaciers called “The Garden of Eden” and the strangely shaped and named “Jumped Up Downs”, remnants of ancient glacial action.

Tussocks in 'Middle Earth'
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 Afternoon tea at a lakeside
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 Visit an old Pioneer Cottage
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  • Afternoon tea at a lakeside
  • Visit an old Pioneers Cottage

Departs Christchurch and includes pick up/return (Approx 9am - 5.30pm)

Prices:
One Day: $375 (including GST) per person (12 years and under half price)
includes morning and afternoon tea and a delicious Kiwi style picnic lunch.
(Based on a minimum fare of 2 adults)

 

 

 

 

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