8-Day Discovering Middle Earth

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Peppered with natural hot springs, boiling mud pools and steaming geysers, Rotorua sits within one of the worlds most active volcanic regions. Today, you'll head off to the Hobbiton movie set for a Middle Earth tour. Home to several prominent Maori tribes, a visit to one of the Maori Villages should be high on your agenda. In the evening, you'll head to the Mitai Maori village for an awe-inspiring introduction to the indigenous Maori culture.

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Your coach journey from Rotorua to Wellington takes you via the township of Taupo and New Zealand's largest lake. The lake itself is actually a gigantic volcanic caldera formed during one of the world's largest-ever eruptions. You'll pass through the Tongariro National Park, catch a glimpse of Mount Ruapehu, and pass through Taihape, Mangaweka and Bulls before arriving on the Kapiti Coast that leads into Wellington, New Zealand's capital.

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One of the most comprehensive Lord of the Rings tours available, this tour encompasses the best filming locations in the region for a truly unforgettable experience. The morning is spent exploring the city locations of Mount Victoria. You will then drive through Seatoun, Miramar and the South Coast to take in the Bree and Dubharrow locations with a stop at the incredible Weta Studios to see behind-the-scenes magic. Later, you will enjoy a picnic lunch under the elvish trees of Rivendell.

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Although celebrated as New Zealand's ‘adventure capital’, Queenstown offers far more than a fast-paced action-packed holiday. Settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath a soaring panorama of the Remarkables Mountain Range, this alpine town is surrounded by a plethora of historic, gastronomic and scenic wonders. Today, you'll fly from Wellington to Queenstown and upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your accommodation where you'll check-in and then have the day free to explore.

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You'll embark on a return luxury journey by coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound with a one hour and 40-minute cruise along the full length of the fiord. You will enjoy a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside of Te Anau. At Milford Sound, you'll board the modern vessel for a leisurely cruise on the fiord. The cruise provides excellent viewing opportunities and plenty of time to enjoy the many waterfalls, rainforest views, mountains and wildlife.

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For those keen on Lord of the Rings - the Safari of the Scenes Glenorchy Tour is for you. You'll go on a scenic adventure through some of the iconic locations used in the filming. Follow the shores of Lake Wakatipu to the small town of Glenorchy and enjoy the spectacular views of the Remarkables Range as you drive. From Glenorchy, you'll head into the beech forests of Paradise before heading up the dart valley and back. Alternatively, you can spend the day in Queenstown.