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A Lord of the Rings Pilgrimage to New Zealand Waitlist

Nov 23 - Dec 5, 2027

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Rocky Dimico

Flights and Fables LLC

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Group journey through New Zealand visiting Lord of the Rings sites from Auckland to Queenstown with scenic ferries, trains, and immersive tours.

Day 1 · Tue, Nov 23 · Auckland

Private Coach – Arrive Auckland – Gateway to Middle-earth

Operator: Scenicnz (Groups) Meet your coach captain and private guide on arrival at Auckland International Airport for a private coach transfer and half-day sightseeing introduction to the city. Drive across the Auckland Harbour Bridge to Devonpor...

Weta Workshop Unleashed tour

4:00PM – 5:00PM · 1hr

Tour: Weta Workshop Unleashed Meeting location: 88 Federal Street, Auckland Start: 16:00 Finish: 17:00 Dive into an immersive world of practical movie magic with entertaining hosts guiding you through three jaw‑dropping, highly imaginative film wo...

Sudima Hotel Auckland City

Nov 23 – Nov 24

63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Sudima Hotel Auckland City Check‑in: Tuesday, 23 Nov 2027 Check‑out: 24 Nov 2027 Length of stay: 1 night Room type: Deluxe Room, including breakfast Address: 63–67 Nelson Street, Auckland Phone: +64 9-399 2360 Sudima Auckland City is a new 4.5‑sta...

Day 2 · Wed, Nov 24 · Cambridge

Private Coach – Auckland to Waitomo to Cambridge

Operator: Scenicnz (Groups) Private coach journey south from Auckland after breakfast into lush countryside toward the Waitomo region. Descend into the Waitomo area’s limestone caverns and cathedral‑like chambers, then continue onward to Cambridge...

Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour

11:30AM – 12:30PM · 1hr

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Your guided tour covers over 250 metres of underground scenery, beginning with the impressive Cathedral cavern, renowned for its acoustics. Your guide provides commentary on cave formations and local history. The highlight i...

Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments

Nov 24 – Nov 25

34E Lake Street, Cambridge 3434, New Zealand

Property: **Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments, Cambridge Hidden Lake is a luxe new hotel featuring natural, sustainable design aesthetics. Rooms and apartments have floor‑to‑ceiling windows reflecting the woodland setting. Facilities show creative fl...

Day 3 · Thu, Nov 25 · Rotorua

Private Coach – Cambridge to Hobbiton to Rotorua

Operator: Scenicnz (Groups) Travel from Cambridge to the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, where the Shire has been preserved as in the films. Later, continue to Rotorua, a land of geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture, for your overnight stay.

Behind the Scenes Tour ex Shires Rest – Hobbiton Movie Set

10:50AM – 3:20PM · 4hr 30min

Property: Hobbiton Movie Set Tours Tour: Behind the Scenes Tour ex Shires Rest Meeting location: The Shire’s Rest, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera Start: 10:50 Finish: 15:20 Enjoy a premium walking tour of the 12‑acre Hobbiton Movie Set in a small grou...

Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua

Nov 25 – Nov 26

1000 Eruera Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand

Property: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua Check‑in: Thursday, 25 Nov 2027 Check‑out: 26 Nov 2027 Length of stay: 1 night Room type: Deluxe Room, including breakfast Address: 1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua Phone: +64 7-348 1174 Sudima Lake Rotorua sits on t...

Day 4 · Fri, Nov 26 · Mt Ruapehu

Private Coach – Rotorua to Taupo to Tongariro

Operator: Scenicnz (Groups) Depart Rotorua after breakfast and travel south to Great Lake Taupō and the thundering Huka Falls. Continue into the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro National Park, home to Mount Ngauruhoe, which portrayed Mount Doom in...

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Nov 26 – Nov 27

Cnr State Highway 4 & Millar Street, National Park Village, Ruapehu, New Zealand

**Property: **The Park Hotel Ruapehu Check‑in: Friday, 26 Nov 2027 Check‑out: 27 Nov 2027 Length of stay: 1 night Room type: King Room, including breakfast Address: 2/6 Millar Street Phone: +64 7-892 2748 The only 3‑star hotel in the region with v...

Day 5 · Sat, Nov 27 · Wellington

Private Coach – Tongariro to Wellington

Operator: Scenicnz (Groups) Travel south from Tongariro National Park to Wellington, New Zealand’s creative capital and filmmaking heart of Middle‑earth. Enjoy a sightseeing tour taking in Parliament’s Beehive, Old St Paul’s Cathedral and the Bota...

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor – check-in

Nov 27 – Nov 29

147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand

**Property: **James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington Check‑in: Saturday, 27 Nov 2027 Check‑out: 29 Nov 2027 Length of stay: 2 nights Room type: Terrace Room, including breakfast Address: 147 The Terrace, Wellington Phone: +64 4-495 0279 Loc...

Day 6 · Sun, Nov 28 · Wellington

Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

8:30AM – 4:30PM · 8hr

Tour: Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour, Wellington Meeting: Pick‑up from Wellington accommodation Start: 08:30 Finish: 16:30 Enjoy an all‑inclusive full‑day adventure in Wellington, the middle of Middle‑earth. Visit filming locations from The Lord ...

Day 7 · Mon, Nov 29 · Christchurch

Private Transfer – Wellington accommodation to Interislander Terminal

7:30AM

Service: Private Transfer – Wellington Accommodation to Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal Pick‑up: 07:30 from Wellington accommodation Important: Please phone 0800 471 227 to reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior. Some tours referenced opera...

Interislander Ferry – Wellington to Picton

Depart

8:45AM

3hr 30min

Arrive

12:15PM

Operator: The Great Journeys of New Zealand (Interislander) Service: One Way Ferry Journey – Wellington to Picton Departure port: Wellington Arrival port: Picton Departure time: 08:45 Arrival time: 12:15 The Cook Strait ferry crossing covers 96 km...

Coastal Pacific Train – Picton to Christchurch

Operator: The Great Journeys of New Zealand (Kiwirail) Service: Coastal Pacific One Way Journey – Picton to Christchurch Departure station: Picton Railway Station Arrival station: Christchurch Railway Station Departure time: 13:40 Arrival time: 19...

Private Coach Transfer – Christchurch Railway Station to accommodation

Depart

6:25PM

35min

Arrive

7:00PM

Service: **Private Coach Transfer – Christchurch Railway Station to Christchurch accommodation Departure: 18:25 from Christchurch Railway Station Arrival: 19:00 at Christchurch accommodation Private coach transfer from the railway station to your ...

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

Nov 29 – Dec 1

113 Worcester Street, Christchurch 8011, South Island, New Zealand

**Property: **Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments, Christchurch Check‑in: Monday, 29 Nov 2027 Check‑out: 1 Dec 2027 Length of stay: 2 nights Room type: Studio Room, including breakfast Address: Cathedral Junction, 113 Worcester Street, Ch...

Day 8 · Tue, Nov 30 · Christchurch

Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

9:00AM – 6:00PM · 9hr

Depart Christchurch and travel to the remote backcountry region of Mount Potts by 6WD vehicle. Discover first-hand how the peaceful mountain location was transformed into Edoras, the capital of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Ge...

Day 9 · Wed, Dec 1 · Twizel

Private Coach – Christchurch to Mt Cook to Twizel

Operator: Scenicnz (Groups) Travel from Christchurch into the Southern Alps toward Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Enjoy towering alpine landscapes reminiscent of the Misty Mountains. An alpine buffet lunch at The Hermitage is inc...

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Dec 1 – Dec 2

Corner Ostler & Wairepo Roads, PO Box 99, Twizel, New Zealand

Property: **Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel, Twizel Check‑in: Wednesday, 1 Dec 2027 Check‑out: 2 Dec 2027 Length of stay: 1 night Room type: Standard Room, including breakfast and dinner Address: Corner of Ostler & Wairepo Streets, Twizel Phon...

Day 10 · Thu, Dec 2 · Queenstown

Private Coach – Twizel to Wanaka to Queenstown

Operator: Scenicnz (Groups) Travel from Twizel via Lake Wānaka to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand and a major filming hub for the trilogy. On arrival, check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, venture into Skippers Canyon along th...

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Dec 2 – Dec 5

Frankton Road, and corner Adelaide Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Property: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront Check‑in: Thursday, 2 Dec 2027 Check‑out: 5 Dec 2027 Length of stay: 3 nights Room type: Superior Room, including breakfast Address: 27 Frankton Road, Queenstown Phone: +64 3-442 8123 This la...

Dart River Adventures — Wilderness Jet Experience (Glenorchy)

Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand experience in some of the world's most stunning scenery. Explore the iconic, untouched landscapes of the Dart River Valley and the Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Area of M...

Day 11 · Fri, Dec 3 · Milford Sound

Milford Sound Cruise ex Milford (1300) – including private coach

7:00AM – 7:00PM · 12hr

Tour: Milford Sound Cruise ex Milford (1300) – Milford Mariner, including private coach Meeting: Pick‑up from Queenstown accommodation Start: 07:00 Finish: 19:00 Travel by coach through Fiordland National Park to majestic Milford Sound (Piopiotahi...

Day 12 · Sat, Dec 4 · Queenstown

Full Day Safari of the Scenes & Lunch – Queenstown

8:00AM – 5:30PM · 9hr 30min

Tour: Full Day Safari of the Scenes & Lunch Meeting: Pick‑up from Queenstown accommodation or Nomad Adventures, 37 Shotover Street if pick‑up not prebooked Start: 08:00 Finish: 17:30 Spend a full day immersed in Lord of the Rings filming locations...

Gondola & Buffet Dinner at Stratosfare

6:30PM – 8:15PM · 1hr 45min

Tour: Gondola & Buffet Dinner at Stratosfare Meeting: Skyline Gondola base, Brecon Street Start: 18:30 Finish: 20:15 Ride the Skyline Gondola to Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar for a buffet dining experience with panoramic views over Queenstown and L...

Day 13 · Sun, Dec 5 · Queenstown

Private Transfer – Queenstown to Queenstown Airport

Service: **Private Transfer – Queenstown to Queenstown Airport Pick‑up location: Queenstown Time: To be advised on final documents Private road transfer from your Queenstown accommodation or designated meeting point to Queenstown Airport for your ...