Experience Middle‑earth™ for yourself. Explore the locations used in the filming of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

Walk in the footsteps of a Hobbit, hike across mountain ranges to Mordor, jump off a bridge overlooking the Pillars of The Argonath, or sit back and savour the rich wine of the lands like a Woodland Elf.  Create your own journey in New Zealand - Home of Middle‑earth™, where fantasy is reality. 

Recommended experiences

  1. Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

    Waikato

    Waikato

    For your own Middle‑earth™ adventure, daily tours are available to visit the original Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy and The Hobbit films.

  2. Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

    Christchurch - Canterbury

    Christchurch - Canterbury

    This tour is a must-do for 'Lord of the Rings' fans visiting New Zealand! Journey to Middle‑Earth™ & visit the stunning alpine location of 'Edoras', the capital city of the Rohan people, from the movie trilogy. This is 'an experience of a life-time'.

  3. Lost World Half Day Option - 100m Abseil & Cave Exploration

    Waikato

    Waikato

    Abseil (Rappel) 100m abseil into amazing Lost World Cave followed by exploration through massive cave vaults. See glowworms & many grand cave formations. Free photos.

  4. Middle‑Earth™ Scenic Flights | Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

    Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Aerial Film Company for the trilogy Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Narnia, King Kong and Wolverine. Fly with the company that worked with Peter Jackson and crew on the movies and not only worked on the movies but can share the behind the scenes.

  1. Eco Wanaka Adventures - "Misty Mountains" Heli Hike

    Wānaka

    Wānaka

    An exclusive helicopter flight & hiking tour over The Lord of the Rings Trilogy country. Fly the "Eagles" path and follow the very footsteps of the "Dwarves and Bilbo" through Middle‑earth™ as seen in The Hobbit Trilogy! Your own "Unexpected Journey".

  2. Helicopters Nelson New Zealand

    Nelson Tasman

    Nelson Tasman

    Go where the roads can't take you. Be taken to extraordinary places that only a helicopter can get you to. Our team of local pilots are experts in finding the best hiking, biking, dining, fishing and hunting spots in the Top of the South Island.

Where to next?

Home of Middle‑earth™

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Middle‑earth™ itineraries