It also offers the chance to visit some of the most popular tourist destinations in New Zealand including Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and finishing up in the adventure capital of the country, Queenstown.
Tour Highlights
-Time at leisure in Auckland to explore the many attractions; including the beautiful beaches and fascinating volcanoes
-Guided tour of the working sheep farm used as the location for Hobbiton in the Lord of the Rings
-Visit the geothermal playground of Rotorua and learn more about Maori culture at the Te Puia cultural centre
-Nighttime tour of Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and the opportunity to come face-to-face with a kiwi amongst many other native animals
-Scenic drive past Lake Taupo and on to Mount Ruapehu
-Stay the night in Tongariro National Park on Mount Ruapehu; one of only two active volcanoes in New Zealand
-Free time in Wellington to explore the capital city of New Zealand
-Half day tour of many of the Lord of the Rings filming locations surrounding Wellington including Outskirts of the Shire (get off the road) , Race to the Ferry, Rivendell, Fords of Isen, Gardens of Isengard, River Anduin, Minas Tirith and Helms Deep
-Explore the sunny city of Nelson before driving down the rugged West Coast
-Visit the famous Punakaiki pancake rocks and blow holes of the West Coast
-Be blown away by the spectacular Franz Josef glacier
-Enjoy a half day tour in Queenstown which includes a scenic tour offering goldpanning, 4WD river crossings in the Arrow Gorge and a great overview of the area. The tour offers you a view of the film locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), the site of Isildur's fall, and the Ford of Bruinen
-Free time in Queenstown to experience the adventure capital of New Zealand along with the many shopping and dining options
-The self-drive itinerary allows you to take the days at your own pace and spend extra time at those places that interest you most
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
-Transport by self drive rental car including unlimited kms
-Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable pick up fees
-GPS Navigation Unit
-9 nights Accommodation at specified class, subject to availability at time of reservation
-Inter Island Ferry
-Entrance into Te Puia
-Entrance into Rainbow Springs
-3 Lord of the Rings tours in Matamata/Wellington and Queenstown
-Arrival documents
-12.5% Goods and Services Tax
Excludes
-Rental car refundable rental insurance bond (cash or credit card), Rental car optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess, Rental car fuel charges
-Airport taxes or surcharges
-Carparking charges at hotels where applicable
-Airfares
-Any additional services or items not included in the above itinerary
-Meals unless specified on the itinerary
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrive Auckland | |
| Auckland – Matamata - Rotorua | |
| Rotorua – Tongariro National Park | |
| Tongariro National Park – Wellington | |
| Wellington | |
| Wellington – Picton – Nelson | |
| Nelson – Franz Josef Glacier | |
| Franz Josef – Queenstown | |
| Queenstown | |
| Queenstown |