The Middle Earth Tour of the North Island

This 10 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

Bring the Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton to life with this 10 day tour of the key filming locations in the North Island.

Highlights include Mt Doom and Mordor, a visit to the living village of Hobbiton, and a behind the scenes tour of Weta Cave - the creative genius behind the movies, and in Waitomo, you'll head descend into a lost underground world.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Coast and Rainforest Full Day Tour with Bush and Beach (includes lunch)

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shires Rest

Included activity: Lost World Caving Tour with Waitomo Adventures

Included activity: Sky Waka Gondola Sightseeing Trip with Whakapapa - Open Dated Voucher

Included activity: Private Guided Scenic Highlights Tour of Tongariro National Park with Adventure Outdoors

Included activity: Lord Of The Rings Half Day Tour with Capital Personalised Tour

Meals included: 1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: The Middle Earth Tour of the North Island

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild side
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 3: Travel to Hobbiton Village in Matamata, then onto Waitomo
Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Day 4: Delve into the underground world of Waitomo
Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Day 5: Continue south to Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Day 6: Today explore the area around Mt Doom
Accommodation: Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Day 7: Head down the coast to the vibrant metro area of Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 8: Spend the day discovering the LOTR filming locations in Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 9: Today explore Wellington, then visit Weta Cave, the genius behind the LOTR and Hobbit special effects
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 10: See more of New Zealand's capital city then depart for your onward journey