Journey to Edoras (Rohan): Visiting Mount Sunday in New Zealand
Mount Sunday, NZ: Filming Location for Edoras / the Kingdom of Rohan. Mount Sunday is a low-set "mountain" (I used quotations here, because that term is certainly a stretch) isolated in the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand's South Island. It sits in the middle of a flat, barren river plain, and is surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges in the far distance.
Hiking the Edoras Filming Location on Mount Sunday, NZ
Edoras is the capital city of Rohan, the great kingdom of men in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.Peter Jackson's well-known movie adaptations of The Lord of the Rings used Mount Sunday in Ashburton Lakes, New Zealand as the filming location for the city of Edoras. Mount Sunday, surrounded on all sides by fields, mountain ranges, and rivers, is the perfect location for Edoras.
The Lord of the Rings filming locations
Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington. By JuergenSchulte. The most accessible filming location in Wellington is Mount Victoria, which is within walking distance of the central city. The forested areas of the mountain were used to depict Hobbiton Woods, where the hobbits hid from the black riders.
Discover Edoras
Dwarf Directions. Mount Sunday/Edoras is 160 km (2hr 20 min drive) from Christchurch.The last 26km (approximately 40 minutes) are on an unsealed road. 9km past Clearwater village, descend into the Rangitata Valley. A single lane bridge takes you over the Potts River, leaving just two ford crossings to tackle before you arrive at the Mount ...
Lord of the Rings locations tour: Places to visit
The New Zealand Road Spiral Atlas (HEMA, ISBN13 9781877302367) features Lord of the Rings locations. Tongariro/Taupo region Ithilien. Mangawhero River: Gollum catches a fish. Ohakune area short walks Tongariro National Park. Coordinates: 39° 19.161'S 175° 30.158'E - view in Google maps Access: Ohakune Mountain Rd. Mordor
Lord of the Rings 'Journey to Edoras' Tour from Christchurch 2024
Visit Edoras of 'The Lord of the Rings' fame on this full-day excursion by 4WD vehicle to the peak of New Zealand's Mt Sunday. Get a look at exclusive photos of Edoras under construction and learn from a knowledgeable LOTR guide about its transformation from tranquil countryside to mythical capital city of the Rohan people. Pose with replica props from the popular trilogy, such as ...
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as anyone who appreciates beautiful landscapes, will love this day tour from Christchurch to Mt. Sunday. The mountain 'played' Edoras in the films, and your guide will point out the spots that featured, plus show you behind-the-scenes photos of filming. It's only accessible be 4WD vehicle, making ...
Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour
Enjoy a short walk to the summit of Edoras for spectacular 360 views. Movie replica swords and stunning scenery ensure unparalleled photo opportunities. Whether you are a Lord of the Rings fan, or want to experience the best scenery that New Zealand has to offer, this tour has it all. Visit our website
Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour
296 Prestons Road, Christchurch, New Zealand . This tour is a must-do for 'Lord of the Rings' fans visiting New Zealand! Journey to Middle‑Earth™ & visit the stunning alpine location of 'Edoras', the capital city of the Rohan people, from the movie trilogy. This is 'an experience of a life-time'. Book now Visit website Email Phone Facebook ...
Lord of the Rings
Visit Edoras of 'The Lord of the Rings' fame on this full-day excursion by 4WD vehicle to the peak of New Zealand's Mt Sunday. Get a look at exclusive photos of Edoras under construction and learn from a knowledgeable LOTR guide about its transformation from tranquil countryside to mythical capital city of the Rohan people. Pose with replica props from the popular trilogy, such as ...
Ultimate Lord of the Rings Road Trip
Published by Bry on October 20, 2021. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies were both filmed throughout New Zealand, making use of the country's naturally fantastical landscapes. While traveling and temporarily living in New Zealand, I was lucky enough to visit almost every Lord of the Rings filming location.
Hiking Mount Sunday AKA Edoras From Lord of the Rings
Driving to Mount Sunday. One of the highlights of hiking Mount Sunday is the journey to get there. Hakatere Potts Road, which cuts through the Hakatere Conservation Area, is surrounded by mountains and small lakes and towards the end follows the Rangitata River. It has quickly jumped into my (imaginary at this point) top 5 scenic roads in New ...
Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour
Tour Description. Join us on the Lord of the Rings Tour and journey to the Edoras filming location: remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country station, home of Mt Sunday. See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt ...
Lord Of The Rings
The tour includes a full-day excursion to Mt Sunday, the filming location of Edoras from 'The Lord of the Rings', with round-trip hotel transport from Christchurch, a picnic lunch with sparkling wine, and a knowledgeable LOTR guide providing information about the transformation of Edoras. The tour departs at 09:00 AM and ends back at the ...
Visiting Edoras: New Zealand's Mount Sunday
During our two week campervan adventure on New Zealand's south island, we had an impromptu idea to visit Edoras, which was the primary filming location for the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. It's situated on private property, but the owners don't seem to have a problem with tour busses and individual tourists making the trek up to the ...
A Day Trip To Mount Sunday: Discovering Edoras
July 21, 2016May 25, 2020 Clazz - An Orcadian Abroad. Mount Sunday has been on my New Zealand list for a while, and for one reason: it's the site of Edoras, the town of the Rohan people in Lord Of The Rings. So when a couple of German backpackers posted in the New Zealand backpacker Facebook group asking if anyone had any suggestions for ...
Lord of the Rings Edoras Day Tour
Lord of the Rings Edoras Full Day Tour - New Zealand Tour from Christchurch to explore ... notable for having the most number of sunshine hours in New Zealand, on this Private Winter Wine and Scenic Small Group Tour from Blenheim at 11AM and returning at 4PM. ... NZ$225.00 to NZ$325.00 per person. Visit the naturally picturesque and tranquil ...
23 Best Lord of the Rings Locations in New Zealand
3. Kawarau Gorge. See the same gorge, otherwise known as the Anduin River, that the Fellowship of the Ring paddled down to be greeted by the two giant statues on either side on the river. Unfortunately, the statues were added in post-production Nevertheless, Kawarau Gorge is pretty spectacular.
Mount Sunday Track
The Mount Sunday Track in the Ashburton Lakes District is an easy walk through a dramatic glacially carved landscape. The return trail will take roughly 1 hour and from the summit, you're afforded unobstructed vistas of the magnificent mountains surrounding. Whether you're a LOTR fan or not, this trail is well worth the small detour from ...
Mount Sunday New Zealand
New Zealand, Travel Mount Sunday New Zealand - Edoras. The Mount Sunday Track was my favorite hike on our New Zealand trip. Mt Sunday is the LOTR filming location for Edoras, the capital of Rohan. The set has been removed, but there are many distinguishable spots, including the Eowyn lookout from the Golden Hall. ...
A MUST VISIT Lord of the Rings Location on New Zealand's ...
A MUST VISIT Lord of the Rings Location on New Zealand's South Island!We visited Mt. Sunday more commonly known as Edoras in the Ashburton region of New Zeal...
Lord Of The Rings Filming Locations In New Zealand/Visit Middle Earth
The remote Mount Sunday, with its sheer-sided hill, provided the perfect setting for Tolkien's fictional city of Edoras, Rohan's capital. ... Not only do millions of visitors travel to New Zealand each year to experience the countries' magnificent, natural wonders, but many die-hard Lord of the Rings fans come to seek out the spectacular ...
Visiting Mount Sunday (AKA Edoras) in New Zealand
Getting to Mount Sunday requires about a 2-hour drive from Christchurch, and a bit of know-how in order to find the road that leads to the site. Once there, there's a small gravel parking lot, a gravel road the leads to the first bridge, and then a rough track that take you to the top of "Edoras" itself. The 30-minute hike to the top is ...
Tourism Minister Matt Doocey explains who should visit New Zealand
Backpackers, high-fliers and all travellers in between are welcome to visit New Zealand for a holiday, according to Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Matt Doocey. Speaking at the annual ...
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Mount Sunday, NZ: Filming Location for Edoras / the Kingdom of Rohan. Mount Sunday is a low-set "mountain" (I used quotations here, because that term is certainly a stretch) isolated in the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand's South Island. It sits in the middle of a flat, barren river plain, and is surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges in the far distance.
Edoras is the capital city of Rohan, the great kingdom of men in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.Peter Jackson's well-known movie adaptations of The Lord of the Rings used Mount Sunday in Ashburton Lakes, New Zealand as the filming location for the city of Edoras. Mount Sunday, surrounded on all sides by fields, mountain ranges, and rivers, is the perfect location for Edoras.
Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington. By JuergenSchulte. The most accessible filming location in Wellington is Mount Victoria, which is within walking distance of the central city. The forested areas of the mountain were used to depict Hobbiton Woods, where the hobbits hid from the black riders.
Dwarf Directions. Mount Sunday/Edoras is 160 km (2hr 20 min drive) from Christchurch.The last 26km (approximately 40 minutes) are on an unsealed road. 9km past Clearwater village, descend into the Rangitata Valley. A single lane bridge takes you over the Potts River, leaving just two ford crossings to tackle before you arrive at the Mount ...
The New Zealand Road Spiral Atlas (HEMA, ISBN13 9781877302367) features Lord of the Rings locations. Tongariro/Taupo region Ithilien. Mangawhero River: Gollum catches a fish. Ohakune area short walks Tongariro National Park. Coordinates: 39° 19.161'S 175° 30.158'E - view in Google maps Access: Ohakune Mountain Rd. Mordor
Visit Edoras of 'The Lord of the Rings' fame on this full-day excursion by 4WD vehicle to the peak of New Zealand's Mt Sunday. Get a look at exclusive photos of Edoras under construction and learn from a knowledgeable LOTR guide about its transformation from tranquil countryside to mythical capital city of the Rohan people. Pose with replica props from the popular trilogy, such as ...
Fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as anyone who appreciates beautiful landscapes, will love this day tour from Christchurch to Mt. Sunday. The mountain 'played' Edoras in the films, and your guide will point out the spots that featured, plus show you behind-the-scenes photos of filming. It's only accessible be 4WD vehicle, making ...
Enjoy a short walk to the summit of Edoras for spectacular 360 views. Movie replica swords and stunning scenery ensure unparalleled photo opportunities. Whether you are a Lord of the Rings fan, or want to experience the best scenery that New Zealand has to offer, this tour has it all. Visit our website
296 Prestons Road, Christchurch, New Zealand . This tour is a must-do for 'Lord of the Rings' fans visiting New Zealand! Journey to Middle‑Earth™ & visit the stunning alpine location of 'Edoras', the capital city of the Rohan people, from the movie trilogy. This is 'an experience of a life-time'. Book now Visit website Email Phone Facebook ...
Visit Edoras of 'The Lord of the Rings' fame on this full-day excursion by 4WD vehicle to the peak of New Zealand's Mt Sunday. Get a look at exclusive photos of Edoras under construction and learn from a knowledgeable LOTR guide about its transformation from tranquil countryside to mythical capital city of the Rohan people. Pose with replica props from the popular trilogy, such as ...
Published by Bry on October 20, 2021. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies were both filmed throughout New Zealand, making use of the country's naturally fantastical landscapes. While traveling and temporarily living in New Zealand, I was lucky enough to visit almost every Lord of the Rings filming location.
Driving to Mount Sunday. One of the highlights of hiking Mount Sunday is the journey to get there. Hakatere Potts Road, which cuts through the Hakatere Conservation Area, is surrounded by mountains and small lakes and towards the end follows the Rangitata River. It has quickly jumped into my (imaginary at this point) top 5 scenic roads in New ...
Tour Description. Join us on the Lord of the Rings Tour and journey to the Edoras filming location: remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country station, home of Mt Sunday. See how this peaceful mountain was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoilt ...
The tour includes a full-day excursion to Mt Sunday, the filming location of Edoras from 'The Lord of the Rings', with round-trip hotel transport from Christchurch, a picnic lunch with sparkling wine, and a knowledgeable LOTR guide providing information about the transformation of Edoras. The tour departs at 09:00 AM and ends back at the ...
During our two week campervan adventure on New Zealand's south island, we had an impromptu idea to visit Edoras, which was the primary filming location for the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. It's situated on private property, but the owners don't seem to have a problem with tour busses and individual tourists making the trek up to the ...
July 21, 2016May 25, 2020 Clazz - An Orcadian Abroad. Mount Sunday has been on my New Zealand list for a while, and for one reason: it's the site of Edoras, the town of the Rohan people in Lord Of The Rings. So when a couple of German backpackers posted in the New Zealand backpacker Facebook group asking if anyone had any suggestions for ...
Lord of the Rings Edoras Full Day Tour - New Zealand Tour from Christchurch to explore ... notable for having the most number of sunshine hours in New Zealand, on this Private Winter Wine and Scenic Small Group Tour from Blenheim at 11AM and returning at 4PM. ... NZ$225.00 to NZ$325.00 per person. Visit the naturally picturesque and tranquil ...
3. Kawarau Gorge. See the same gorge, otherwise known as the Anduin River, that the Fellowship of the Ring paddled down to be greeted by the two giant statues on either side on the river. Unfortunately, the statues were added in post-production Nevertheless, Kawarau Gorge is pretty spectacular.
The Mount Sunday Track in the Ashburton Lakes District is an easy walk through a dramatic glacially carved landscape. The return trail will take roughly 1 hour and from the summit, you're afforded unobstructed vistas of the magnificent mountains surrounding. Whether you're a LOTR fan or not, this trail is well worth the small detour from ...
New Zealand, Travel Mount Sunday New Zealand - Edoras. The Mount Sunday Track was my favorite hike on our New Zealand trip. Mt Sunday is the LOTR filming location for Edoras, the capital of Rohan. The set has been removed, but there are many distinguishable spots, including the Eowyn lookout from the Golden Hall. ...
A MUST VISIT Lord of the Rings Location on New Zealand's South Island!We visited Mt. Sunday more commonly known as Edoras in the Ashburton region of New Zeal...
The remote Mount Sunday, with its sheer-sided hill, provided the perfect setting for Tolkien's fictional city of Edoras, Rohan's capital. ... Not only do millions of visitors travel to New Zealand each year to experience the countries' magnificent, natural wonders, but many die-hard Lord of the Rings fans come to seek out the spectacular ...
Getting to Mount Sunday requires about a 2-hour drive from Christchurch, and a bit of know-how in order to find the road that leads to the site. Once there, there's a small gravel parking lot, a gravel road the leads to the first bridge, and then a rough track that take you to the top of "Edoras" itself. The 30-minute hike to the top is ...
Backpackers, high-fliers and all travellers in between are welcome to visit New Zealand for a holiday, according to Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Matt Doocey. Speaking at the annual ...