Tel : +47 22413030 | Epost :[email protected]| Web :www.reisebazaar.no Karl Johans gt. 23, 0159 Oslo, Norway Hobbiton - A Journey through Middleearth Turkode Destinasjoner Turen starter 42547 New Zealand Auckland Turen destinasjon Reisen er levert av 21 dager Christchurch Fra : NOK 0 Oversikt The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy were filmed entirely in New Zealand. Your clients can experience the stunning locations and lands that starred as Middle-earth. These movies were filmed in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful places. Read on to learn about these filming locations (from north to south): Matamata, Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury, Mackenzie Country, Southern Lakes and Fiordland. Follow the path that the filmakers took throughout New Zealand on this tour. Reiserute Day 1: Auckland Day 2: Waitomo Day 3: Tongariro National Park Day 4: Tongariro National Park Day 5: Wellington Day 6: Wellington Day 7: Nelson Day 8: Nelson Day 9: Paparoa National Park Day 10: Franz Josef Day 11: Lake Wanaka Day 12: Lake Wanaka Day 13: Lake Te Anau Day 14: Lake Te Anau Day 15: Queenstown Day 16: Queenstown Day 17: Queenstown Day 18: Mackenzie Country Day 19: Christchurch Day 20: Christchurch Day 21: End of Itinerary A trip to Middle Earth - in the footsteps of the hobbits! The Lord of the Ring Trilogy from Peter Jackson is based on the bestselling books written by J.R.R Tolkein. The films have been celebrated throughout the world and were awarded a total of 17 Oscars. New Zealand was the backdrop for this colossal masterpiece and during your trip you will come to understand why. During your trip round New Zealand you will visit many of the locations where filming took place and experience fantastic and breathtaking scenery. Let yourself be charmed in the land Downunder, home of the Hobbit! Discover the world of Frodo, Bilbo, Aragorn, Arwen We cordially invite you "Haere Mai" - Welcome to New Zealand! Quotes from the main actors: "To our generous hosts. The Powderhorn you will always be for us an oasis on this holy island. Nestled in the fresh Alpine air, you signal us to return. "- Sean Astin (Samwise Gangee), Powderhorn Chateau "New Zealand is the ideal place to shoot these films. The land is so young and wild, so untamed and impetuous, all that makes it special. "- Cate Blachnett (Galadriel) "It did not feel like we were making a big movie. Everything happened in Peter Jackson's garden. With his garden, of course, New Zealand is meant, with the most breathtaking scenery and all the necessary people for such a project. "- Ian McKellen (Gandalf) "It was an ideal, magical environment for the story, which made it much easier to lose yourself in the illusion. I loved being there and I look forward to returning. It's a wonderful place! "- Viggo Mortensen (Actor of Aragorn) Day 1: Auckland KIA ORA! Welcome to New Zealand! Upon arrival at Auckland airport, you will be taken to your rental car. The rest of the day gives you the opportunity to recover from your long flight. In "The Lord of the Rings" and the "Hobbit" trilogy, New Zealand was magnificently displayed and firmly anchored throughout the world in the audience's imagination. On your upcoming trip, you will understand why Sir Peter Jackson decided to shoot the films in New Zealand. Let yourself be captivated by this land full of contrasts - we wish you an unforgettable trip to the world of Middle Earth! Day 2: Waitomo Driving south, you leave Auckland, cross the Bombay Hills and enter the valley of the Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand. This is one of the most fertile agricultural areas on earth. On your way, you take a break in Matamata. In a two-hour guided tour, you will discover the true centre of the world and visit the "Lord of the Rings" film set and the "Hobbit" trilogies, which might be better known to you as the "Shire". During your tour you will see the Hobbit dwellings, the "The Green Dragon Inn", the "Party Tree" and many other highlights. Continue your journey to your very special accommodation in Otorohanga. You are now living like a hobbit! A unique experience that will take you back to the world of Middle Earth. Day 3: Tongariro National Park On the way to Ohakune we recommend you stop at the Waitomo Caves. The glowworm caves are similar to Tolkien's description of the "Glittering Caves of Aglarond". These can be explored by boat (optional). The "Lost World Abseil Tour" (optional) is an underground adventure. Secured by a professional guide, you will be lowered 100 meters into a cave surrounded by lush, green plant life. You will feel like you are in Gollum's cave. Parts of this cave were used for the Hobbit film series, but not as a shooting location. Sound technicians recorded some different sound recordings in the caves, which were later used as echoes of the Dwarf troops in the Kobold caves. Continue your journey to Ohakune at Tongariro National Park, which is probably known to you as "Mordor". Here you stay at the Powderhorn Chateau, where the stars of the films spent a few weeks. You might even end up spending the night in the same room as Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood or Peter Jackson. The actors enjoyed their time especially at the two restaurants and the very popular Powderhorn Bar. The Powderhorn Chateau is the perfect starting point for trips to the filming locations of Mordor and Ithilien. Day 4: Tongariro National Park Take advantage of today's location to visit different sites (optional): Lord of the Rings: To reach Ithilien you have to follow the Turoa Ski Field road, also known as Ohakune Mountain Road Scenic Drive. Follow the road up to the Magawhere Falls. At the starting point you park your car and climb down from here to the river bed of the Mangawhere River. At this location Smeagol (Gollum) chased and caught a fish (coordinates: 39 ° 19.161'S 175 ° 30.158'E). The scene in the Frodo and Sam go over a clearing was filmed a little further up the river (coordinates: 39° 19.217'S 175° 30.315'E). Hobbit: To reach the secret entrance to "Lonely Mountain", drive along the Turoa Ski Field road to the end, to the ski area. Here they filmed in the summer of 2011, and the filming location can be recognized only in the summer months, as used in the film. From the parking lot 3 you have a perfect view of the location. Interesting additional information: During the shooting, a special path was created to give actors and crew access to the filming location, without damaging the moss and the undergrowth. At 1500 meters, this location is the highest of the film series (coordinates: 39 ° 30'95.19 ''S 176 ° 52'42.63''E). Alternatively, guided tours to filming locations are also possible (provider: Adrift Guided Outdoor Adventures - LOTR Highlights). You spend another night at the Powderhorn Chateau. Tip: Check the guestbook of the hotel for Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee). Day 5: Wellington Travel along the Kapiti coast to Wellington. On the way we recommend a stop at "Riverbank Farm" (optional), where many of the horses were sourced for the trilogies. You also have the opportunity to meet their trainer Jane Lenaghan. Jane was Liv Tyler's stunt double for riding scenes and also played roles like Nazgul, Rohan Krieger and Ranger. Farm tours are possible by arrangement. You then reach Wellington, the production site of all films, home of Sir Peter Jackson, 3 Foot 6, Wingnut Films, Weta Workshop and Weta Digital. Explore the city centre on foot and discover interesting and well-known sights. As an excellent starting point for your city tour, we recommend the National Museum "Te Papa" (free admission). At the corner of Jervois Quay and Cable Street is "The Film Archive", New Zealand's Museum of Moving Pictures (free admission). Close by (10 Kent Terrace) is the "Embassy Theater", Wellington’s most magnificent cinema. This was the venue for the Oceania premieres of "Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship" and "The 2 Towers". In addition, the world premiere of "Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King" took place here in 2003 as well as the world premiere of "Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey". Also a visit to "Dymocks Bookseller" (360 Lambton Quay) is recommended. This bookshop offers the largest selection of Tolkien books in New Zealand. Some of the filmcrew's favorite locations in Wellington during the filming were Scorch O Rama, The Green Parrot (16 Taranaki Street), Bravi Ristorante (40 Wellington St.). Day 6: Wellington Today you take part in a guided day trip to the many filming locations in and around Wellington. Together with the "Wellington Rover" you will be in a small group in the footsteps of the hobbit, dwarves, elves and humans. In the morning, you will be picked up at your accommodation and start the day exploring the city's filming locations around Mount Victoria. During a 40-minute hike through the outer Shire, you will see, among other places, the location where the 4 hobbits had to flee from their path to escape the Nazgul. You then drive to Weta Studios, where a guided tour gives you an insight into the world of the film industry. Afterwards you have enough time to visit the Weta Cave Museum and the souvenir shop. At lunch, a Lord of the Rings inspired lunch is served at the Scorch-O-Rama Café.