Deluxe Middle Earth Filming Locations Lord of the Rings Trilogy Helicopter Tour

The ultimate Lord of the Rings experience. You've seen the magnificent Lord of the Rings Trilogy, now come along and experience the real Middle Earth on this breathtaking helicopter tour from Wellington.

You'll be picked up from your Wellington hotel and travel by helicopter to see remote filming locations of the Lord of the Rings.

Your Lord of the Rings tour includes a helicopter trip to a winery where you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch by the vines before being whisked away to one of the filming sites for Lothlorien, the white bridge is located here and offers great photo opportunities as well as Beside the Gladden Fields where Seagol fought with Deagol.

Both locations are situated at the elegant and beautiful Fernside Lodge in the Wairarapa. The deluxe tour has exclusive access to these sites and you will be served a gourmet picnic at the White Bridge of Lothlorien - one of the few remaining structures used in the filming.

Continue by road and visit the filming locations for Rivendell where Frodo recovered from his knife attack; the Anduin River where Aragorn was washed ashore after the attack of the Wargs; the Gardens of Isengard, the site of the Orcs Felling the Trees and where Gandalf rode to see Saruman; go to the Mount Victoria lookout and Hobbiton Woods where you can race to the Ferry and get off the Road; Buckland Forest where the Hobbits hid from the Nazgul/Black Riders and where they found the mushrooms on the Road; Dunharrow Rohirrim encampment; visit the quarry for the filming of Helms Deep the fortified ravine in Rohan and Minas Tirith; the location of Bree.

The last stop on this tour is at Miramar, the production central and the home of Peter Jackson and many of the cast and crew. The tour includes your journey back to your Wellington city hotel.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Wellington hotels or Wellington airport

Departure Time:

• 9:00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:00pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
• Local guide
• Scenic helicopter flight
• All entrance fees
• Lunch and refreshments

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• The tour groups are small and friendly, operating with a minimum of two people and a maximum of six people
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• Not recommended for infants

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.