🇳🇿 Middle-earth Guys’ Adventure – 7 Days Across New Zealand

Morning & Afternoon:
Arrive in Auckland and transfer to Matamata, home of the Shire. Check into a cozy farmstay or boutique lodge for an authentic New Zealand countryside experience.

Evening:
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set for a private guided tour. Wander through Bag End, gardens brimming with lore, and end at The Green Dragon Inn for a pint of ale. For an extra touch of magic, opt for a themed Hobbit dinner under lantern-lit skies.

Accommodation: Chestnut Lane Cottage

Morning & Afternoon:
Transfer to Rotorua, where you’ll marvel at its unique geothermal landscape. Relax at the rejuvenating Polynesian Spa, or explore steaming geysers and bubbling mud pools.

Afternoon:
Engage in a traditional Maori cultural experience, learning ancient skills and artistry or ziplining through the majestic redwood forests.

Evening:
Feast on a traditional hangi dinner, accompanied by an authentic haka performance, a captivating display of Maori dance and storytelling.

Accommodation: Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel

Morning:
Enjoy a scenic transfer to Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the iconic filming location of Mount Doom. Check into a mountain lodge offering stunning views of the dramatic volcanic terrain.

Afternoon & Evening:
Unwind with an optional light hike or stargazing session under the famously clear skies of New Zealand’s North Island.

Accommodation: Chateau Tongariro

Full Day:
Set out on New Zealand’s most spectacular hike, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (11 miles). Trek past cinematic volcanic craters, shimmering Emerald Lakes, and steaming geothermal vents, all framed by towering peaks.

Evening:
Celebrate your achievement with a well-deserved pub meal alongside your group, channeling your inner Sam and Frodo.

Accommodation: Chateau Tongariro

Morning:
Fly from Rotorua to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” Nestled between towering peaks and a serene lake, Queenstown offers the perfect mix of tranquility and action. Check in at a lakeside lodge or alpine hotel.

Afternoon & Evening:
Choose an optional jetboat ride through Skippers Canyon, or simply take in the South Island’s majestic scenery. Later, indulge in a classic Queenstown experience with dinner at Fergburger followed by a lively Irish pub crawl.

Accommodations: Kamana Lakehouse

Morning & Afternoon:
Join a guided tour of Glenorchy, Paradise Valley, and the Dart River, exploring filming locations for Isengard, Amon Hen, and Lothlórien. With stunning backdrops of rugged peaks and ancient valleys, these landscapes feel truly otherworldly.

Add adrenaline by opting for a jetboat ride or horse trekking amid the dramatic wilderness.

Evening:
Return to Queenstown for a celebratory group dinner, relishing your last night with stories and camaraderie.

Accommodations: Kamana Lakehouse

Morning:
Bid farewell as you transfer to Queenstown Airport, or extend your trip with a visit to the awe-inspiring Fiordland National Park.