Travel along Hutt River, AKA The Lord of the Rings Great River Anduin, which in movie lore flows through Middle Earth between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood. Stop at Hobbiton Woods located on Mount Victoria, and offering spectacular 360-degree views of Wellington's harbor and hills. Also visit Helms Deep, where the Orcs battled King Theodore of Rohan to overtake his stronghold. And, discover the Elvin home of Rivendell, where Frodo recovered from the powerful Ring Wraiths' attack.
In addition to the film sites, you'll travel over the magnificent Rimutaka Hill and Tararua Ranges, through charming local villages, and stop for wine tasting of world renowned wines in Martinborough. Before returning to Wellington, cruise along rugged and unspoilt Palliser Bay, and enjoy unique and personal encounters with the largest fur seal colony in the North Island. Lunch is included
After departing the Lake Rotorua area your tour will take you arcross the scenic Mamaku Rangers and into the Waikato region of rokking green hills of ''''The Shire'''' The reason why this area was chosen for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is readily apparent on arriving at The Shires Rest Cafe. You will commence your tour of The Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm from that point. Before your return trip to Rotorua enjoys a light snack at The Shires Rest.
Start the morning with a sightseeing tour around three of Rotorua's iconic visitor attractions. Experience Te Puia, a place of Maori culture and a thermal wonderland of impressive geysers and boiling mud pools. Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park, which showcases native flora and fauna as well as the New Zealand Kiwi. Then see NZ's agricultural industry in action with a sheep shearing dispay and sheep dog trials at the Agrodome.
The morning part of the tour concludes and you have free time to enjoy lunch at your own expense at one of the many restaurants and cafes and in central Rotorua.
Following lunch the Hobbiton Movie Set coach will take you on a scenic drive across the Kaimai Ranges to the picturesque 1,250 acre farm near Matamata where scenes from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies were filmed.
Learn how this beautiful farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-earth. your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and many other structures from the movies.
Upon completion of the Movie Set tour you will be transferred to Rotorua by the Hobbiton Movie Set coach to Rotorua where the tour concludes.
Prepárate para la vuelta en lancha más emocionante del mundo.
Shotover Jet, mundialmente conocidos, son los únicos que garantizan la emoción en cada viaje. Además, es la única compañía autorizada para operar en los espectaculares cañones del río Shotover.
Haz acopio de tu valor y esquiva los peñones a bordo de la lancha Big Red. Gira y recorre los estrechos cañones a una velocidad impresionante. ¡Agárrate bien en los famosos giros de 360 grados!
This action-packed full day tour visits a number of leading attractions in the Waitomo and Rotorua regions. Enjoy a guided tour through the galleries of the world famous Glow-worm Caves. The Excursion includes a boat ride through the glow-worm grotto.
Return to Rotorua in the afternoon and see New Zealand's agricultural industry in action with sheep dog trials at the Agrodome, plus an organic farm tour. Continue to Te Puia, where you will enjoy a Maori cultural performance followed by a guided tour to see the mighty geysers and boiling mudpools for which this thermal area is famous. The tour concludes in Rotorua.
The Waitangi Treay Grounds is Northland's greatest icon. A place where Maori and European came together to sign New Zealand's founding document the Treaty of Waitangi. The tour includes an introduction to Waitangi, a tour of the Information Centre, Gallery, Gift Shop, War Canoe, Carved House, Treaty House, Flagpole, Gardens and Grounds.
The interactive element with people who have direct links to the Treaty Grounds offers a perspective of the past and present and highlights the uniqueness of the Treaty Grounds in relation to the history of New Zealand.
A cruise designed for both nature lovers and those wanting to see all the highlights of the magnificent Bay Of Islands in one day. This 6 hour cruise follows the path of the original 1927 ''Cream Trip'' and will take you on a journey around the islands of the Bay - delivering essential supplies and mail to island residents.
This tour also includes Cape Brett Hole in the Rock, and the opportunity to view the dolphins in their natural environment. See the playful bottlenose and common dolphins who take great delight in racing alongside Tangaroa and showing off their aerobic flips. If you didn't include dolphin swim as part of your original purchase, you can upgrade on-board. If you did, then you are invited to swim with the dolphins (conditions permitting). Experience their unique personalities up-close. Wetsuits and snorkel gear provided.
The cruise also includes passing through the spectacular Cape Brett Hole in the Rock (conditions permitting) viewing the infamous Black Rocks and historical Marsden Cross. Keep a look out for marine wildlife including whales, seals, dolphins and penguins on the cruise as we explore the scenic walking tracks of Urupukapuka Island. Island activities include safe swimming, nature walks, kayaking and snorkel hire.
Be at one with nature with this epic full day whale watching tour that takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand’s South Island before embarking on a voyage of discovery in the seas off Kaikoura to meet some of the world’s most awesome animals.
Begin the morning by travelling from Christchurch to Kaikoura through the rural pastoral scenes of north Canterbury, where the mountains meet the sea. Kaikoura is one of New Zealand's leading eco-tourism destinations and renowned the world over for its variety of marine mammals. Sperm and humpback whales, dolphins and seals are all attracted here by the rich feeding grounds off the coast. On arrival, you will join a whale-watch tour by boat. Following the cruise, break for a delicious lunch if you select option included lunch or for lunch by own expense. There will be time to explore a fur seal colony located on the rocky shores that surround Kaikoura. Seals may be viewed at close quarters, making this a superb spot for photographs. On the return journey to Christchurch, there will be an opportunity to do some wine tasting at either a Waipara Springs or Kaikoura Vineyard.
Your Alpine adventure begins with a scenic tour over the Canterbury Plains to the Waimak Gorge, where you will board the famous Hamilton jetboat for an exciting 45 minute spin ride on one of New Zealand’s most spectacular rivers. On return, board an off-road vehicle for a scenic four-wheel-drive adventure across Mount Torlesse Station, a 10,000-acre working sheep and cattle farm located in the spectacular foothills of the Southern Alps. You will experience the thrill and excitement of off-roading while taking in the spectacular mountain scenery and learning about the farm.
After an exciting morning, pause at a quaint country café for a delicious lunch before continuing through the Canterbury high country to Arthur’s Pass, stopping along the way at Lake Pearson and passing one of the filming locations from The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. At Arthur’s Pass, board the world-famous TranzAlpine train, sit back and relax with a glass of beer or wine, and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the journey back to Christchurch. You will be collected from the Christchurch railway station by your guide and returned to your accommodation.
Las onduladas colinas y las espectaculares obras arquitectónicas de Wellington ocupan un lugar privilegiado en esta visita guiada. Conoce las atracciones de visita obligada, incluidos los edificios del parlamento y la antigua catedral, el más exquisito ejemplo de arquitectura neogótica en todo el hemisferio sur.
Acércate hasta los edificios del parlamento y el edificio Beehive, una icónica obra moderna que debe su nombre a su diseño en forma de colmena. Viaja atrás en el tiempo al adentrarte en la zona arbolada de Thorndon y ver la antigua catedral de San Pablo, un templo de madera que parece sacado de una postal y que posee en su interior una colorida exhibición de banderas y enseñas militares.
Pocas ciudades en el mundo gozan de un entorno natural tan bello como Wellington, situada en el extremo sur de la isla Norte, rodeada por una espectacular bahía que los maorís llaman ''el gran puerto de Tara''. Dirígete al paradisíaco Lady Norwood Rose Garden y disfruta de unas vistas espectaculares de la ciudad desde la cima del monte Victoria, que sirvió de escenario para las películas de El señor de los Anillos.
De vuelta al centro conduciremos a lo largo de toda la costa del puerto. Subiremos al emblemático teleférico, que va desde la calle comercial hasta el pintoresco barrio de Kelburn. Si bien es una actividad opcional, sin duda merece la pena. La excursión por la tarde incluye una visita a la Weta Cave, donde fueron diseñados y elaborados numerosos decorados y esculturas que aparecieron en muchas de las películas más famosas, entre ellas la trilogía del Señor de los Anillos. Esta excursión breve pero informativa es una fantástica presentación de la ciudad.