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Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour - Full Day Tour

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Journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts high country station, home of Mt Sunday.

Journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts high country station, home of Mt Sunday.

Highlights

  • Exciting 4WD adventure through several small streams and right onto Edoras itself.
  • Take a short guided walk to stand on the summit of Edoras and enjoy as Eowyn did, the breathtaking 360º views.
  • See the Misty Mountains and the area that formed the backdrop to Helms Deep.
  • Handle movie replicas – Aragorn’s Sword, King Theoden’s Sword, Gimli’s Axe and Flag of Rohan.

This peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Immerse yourself in the natural unspoilt beauty of this location with it's sparkling clear lakes, glistening blue rivers, rugged mountain ranges and fresh crisp mountain air. You don't have to be a Lord of the Rings fan to enjoy this amazing day out.

The High Country scenery and lakes are simply magnificent!

Duration: 8.5 hours from Christchurch or 5.5 hours from Methven.

Product extras: Lord of the Rings souvenirs available for purchase as a reminder of your journey into Middle Earth.

Pickup location: Pick up from most central hotels/motels in Christchurch by arrangement from 8.30am or meet us outside Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue at 9.00am. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior.

If you are located in Methven, we can pick you up from Methven i-SITE at 10.45am​, please select this option as you proceed to checkout. Please meet 10 minutes prior to departure.

Adult $299.00 (15+)
Child $199.00 (2-14)

What's included

  • Epic Lord Of The Rings full day tour
  • Picnic lunch
  • A selection of movie replicas for photo opportunities
  • Informative and entertaining commentary from local kiwi guides

Location

Restrictions

  • Minimum age 2 years .

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Adult prices apply to ages 15+, child prices apply to ages 2-14 (this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years old)

    All departures subject to minimum required booking numbers and safety conditions on the day.

    Please remember to note any special diet requirements as you proceed to checkout.

    The operator cannot guarantee that a specific 4WD/6WD vehicle will be available for this tour. On rare occasions, such as if the 4WD/6WD isn't available, an alternative vehicle will be used.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

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Jennifer Koch from Germany wrote on 24 March 2018

Edoras Tour lohnt sich

Wir hatten die Tour am 12.2.2018 gebucht. Es war ein sehr schöner Ausflug ins Reich von Rohan. Unser Guide war Hammond Peek, Oscargewinner für den Soundschnitt für den dritten Herr der Ringe Film. Er hat die Tour sehr toll gestaltet und wir haben viele Hintergrundinformationen erfahren. Jeder Herr der Ringe Fan sollte, wenn er die Zeit dazu hat, sich auf den Weg nach Mt. Sunday machen um den magischen Ort Edoras zu besichtigen. Wir würden die Tour immer wieder buchen und waren wirklich begeistert.

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Damaris from Germany wrote on 09 March 2018

100% empfehlenswert!!!

Ein Muss für Landschaftsliebhaber aber auch Herr der Ringe Liebhaber!

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Kia Ora Damaris and thank you for your review of our Lord of the Rings Tour! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your journey with us - taking in the spectacular scenery and learning about the making of the movies and our region. Thank you for choosing to spend time with us during your stay in New Zealand. We hope you left "middle earth" with wonderful life-long memories! Warm regards from all our team here at Hassle-free Tours! :)

Thorsten L. from Germany wrote on 27 October 2017

Tour nach Mittelerde

Die Tour war einfach toll. Mit dem 6er Allrad ging es los. Auf dem Weg werden verschiedene Dokus über die Entstehung der Herr der Ringe Filme gezeigt. Das überbrückt die lange Fahrt; aber es gibt auch Pausen für Foto Stops. Oben am Gipfel angekommen bot sich ein grandioser Rundumblick auf die Ebene und die Berge die alle frei von Wolken waren. Wer die Filme kennt wird sich sofort nach Edoras versetzt fühlen. In der Ferne ist sogar der Eingang zum Tal von Helms Klam (Helms Deep) zu erkennen. Mit ein paar Fotos ist das ganze nochmal mit den Filmen zu vergleichen. Steve unser Fahrer hat auch viel erzählt; nicht nur zu LOTR auch zu Neuseeland. Lohnt sich...

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From Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour - Full Day Tour

Kia Ora, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Lord of the Rings Tour. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your journey with Steve - learning more about the history of the area, and details about the making of the movie in this region! We warmly welcome Lord of the Rings fans, or those who just want to enjoy a spectacular scenery, in great company. Thank you for choosing to spend time with us during your stay in New Zealand, we hope you left with wonderful life-long memories! Warm regards from all our team here at Hassle-free Tours! :)

Tanja from Germany wrote on 19 December 2016

Super Trip in die Berge

Super Trip mit dem 6WD-Bus in die tolle Landschaft rund um Mount Sunday. Das Wetter spielte leider nicht so mit, so waren die Southern Alps nicht zu sehen. Die Edoras-Filmsite war aber ein super Fleck um sich an die Szenen im Film zu erinnern. Phil, unser Tour-Guide, zeigte uns verschiedene Bilder von den Kulissen und aus dem Film um den Bezug herzustellen. Das Luncheon war super und die Dokumentationen während der Fahrt, verkürzten diese. Alles in Allem ein super Trip der trotz der schlechten Wetterlage sein Geld wert war. Aber wie immer hätte es noch schlimmer kommen können.

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Kia Ora Tanja, Thank you for your review of our Lord of the Rings Tour. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with Phil and are sorry to hear the weather was not as good on the day you travelled. Despite this though we hope you left with some wonderful life-long memories of your experience! Thank you for choosing to journey with us during your time in New Zealand. Warm regards from all our team here at Hassle-free Tours! :)

Lea from Germany wrote on 17 March 2016

Reise nach Mittelerde!

Es war unglaublich - man fühlte sich, als wäre man ganz alleine auf der Welt, weil der Drehort so abgelegen in einem wundervollen Teil der Berge liegt - es war sehr friedvoll! Und die Tatsache, dass hier Edoras erbaut worden war: WOOOOOW! Ich liebe die Mittelerde-Trilogien und kann hier in Neuseeland nie genug von den ganzen Touren bekommen, doch diese Tour hat es mal wieder geschafft, NOCH mehr zu begeistern! Ich durfte in eine traumhafte Landschaft reisen und einen der wichtigsten Drehorte der "Der Herr der Ringe"-Filme besuchen - danke dafür!

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