Tour Middle Earth in New Zealand - By: Cameron Van

The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien stole the hearts and imagination of many avid readers. When the series was cleverly crafted into a full series of major motion pictures, fans were astounded by the beautiful scenery. Now the full impact of Tolkien’s world can be experienced by taking a tour of the amazing world created in the already extraordinary country of New Zealand.

Although the sets are gone, the heart of the filming still remains. The mystic and air created by the background scenery can still be found in the natural wonder of New Zealand. Step through your favorite moments in the books and in the movies as you wander through the countryside.

Wanaka Sightseeing puts together some tours that will immerse you in the trilogy experience. From the lodging (designed to look and feel like a hobbit home) to the meals (with early breakfast AND second breakfast) these tours are sure to make you feel like you are in the Shire and Middle Earth. Not only do you get to walk the very steps taken by Frodo and his companions, but you also get some time to appreciate the cache of weapons and even some of the costumes from the trilogy.

If you haven't gotten enough, then take an extended tour which will have you flying over scenery inaccessible by car. Or go for the ultimate experience that will give you a chance to tour the many sites seen on film that are located on private property.

There are more tours available through tourism.net.nz that can take you to the sites where Edoras was built. You can experience the valley of Helms Deep. And experience the Misty Mountains up close. Create the experience that you can imagine.

It is the natural scenery of New Zealand that is one of the main reasons Peter Jackson chose to film in his home country. The sets have been cleared away, but you can still tour the sites where they were built and walk the trails that the companions walked.

Walking through the shire might not truly be possible, but I’m sure even Tolkien himself would admit that the beauty of New Zealand comes as close as anything on Earth. Today you can tour the scenery that was used to bring the amazing trilogy to life. (Coincidentally, it is also the home of the film “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”).

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