…combine some adventure activity with a scenic drive. South of Rivendell / Misty Mountains Looking out across the stunning Lake Wanaka, the snow-capped Southern Alps doubled as a backdrop of the Misty Mountains surrounding Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Stop to savour…
…along the way. You may find that glimpses of the towering Southern Alps look familiar—they were used as the Misty Mountains surrounding Rivendell in Peter Jackson's film The Lord of the Rings. Sites used to film the Great East Road and the Flight to the Ford are on private land about…
…an hour's drive) you'll pass the Hutt River (where hobbits launched their boats numerous times) and Kaitoke Regional Park, home to scenes from Rivendell and the Fords of Isen. Ready to head south? The ferry trip across Cook Strait and through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to Picton is something…
…city - Wellington. Stay: Wellington (2 nights) DAY 5 - Wellington This full day Lord of the Rings tour visits all of the filming locations from Rivendell where Frodo recovered from his knife attack; the Anduin River where the Fellowship voyaged to Amon Hen; the river where Aragorn was washed ashore…
…Climb the flanks of Mount Iron or Mount Roy for spectacular views of surrounding valleys, peaks, rivers and lakes. Cardrona Valley - South of Rivendell - Wanaka You don't have to be a Lord of the Rings fan to appreciate the breathtaking beauty of the landscape. Wanganui City Heritage Walks -…
…museum - Te Papa. Stay: Wellington (2 nights) DAY 5 - Wellington This full day Lord of the Rings tour visits all of the filming locations from Rivendell where Frodo recovered from his knife attack; the Anduin River where the Fellowship voyaged to Amon Hen; the river where Aragorn was washed ashore…
…museum - Te Papa. Stay: Wellington (2 nights) DAY 7 - Wellington This full day Lord of the Rings tour visits all of the filming locations from Rivendell where Frodo recovered from his knife attack; the Anduin River where the Fellowship voyaged to Amon Hen; the river where Aragorn was washed ashore…
…Dec. off the Maasdam cruise ship. We would like a small bus with driver to take us around to all the sites for the day. Weta cave, Hutt valley (Rivendell) museums, Mt Victoria, Botanical garden, St Paul's, and a little coastline. We will be in port from noon to midnight. Could you arrange this and…
…towards the mountaintops—nestled far up amongst the peaks are the Norwest Lakes, used to show the Fellowship travelling south from Rivendell. Sections of the Waiau River, which flows between Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri, were also used for scenes of the River Anduin. For further information…
…chosen as a filming location for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. The Norwest Lakes were used to show the Fellowship travelling south from Rivendell; sections of the Waiau River, which flows between Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri, were used for scenes of the River Anduin. Manapouri Hydro Power…