Lord of the Rings Helicopter Tours

No trip to New Zealand is complete without seeing some of the iconic locations brought to life by Peter Jackson, in the famous Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Well, what better way to see this magical scenery than by air? Relive the magic of your favourite films by taking a helicopter tour of the filming locations themselves!

Where was Mines of Moria filmed?

Many scenes in the Fellowship of the Ring were shot in Kahurangi national park, home to the incredible Mt Owen and Mt Olympus. Take a helicopter tour of the park, where you can relive the drama of the fellowships escape from the Mines of Moria, and their hiding spot from Saruman's crows South of Rivendell.

Your helicopter tour will be exploring New Zealand’s second largest national park, the incredible Kahurangi national park, an enticing world of lush greenery, golden beaches and towering marble mountains. Home to some of New Zealand’s rarest wildlife and oldest landscapes, it’s no wonder that Peter Jackson chose it!

Strap in and fly northwest over Kahurangi, into the Golden Bay for a landing on Mt. Olympus to admire the spectacular rock formations that were the site of Lord of the Ring’s South of Rivendell, where the Fellowship hid among the ancient stones from Saruman’s crows. Mt Olympus is extremely remote and can only be reached by helicopter, offering some of New Zealand’s most dramatic and breath-taking views! Fly southwest towards Mt Owen, the highest peak in Kahurangi National park at 1875m, and where the Fellowship had just witnessed the fall of Gandalf, emerging from the mines and grieving. Why not add a trip to Salisbury Falls on your experience, along the stunning Aorere River where Tauriel & Legolas met near lake town in The Hobbit.

This tour is the perfect way to explore Kahurangi National Park whether you’re a fan of Lord of the Rings or not!

  • Combo tour of Mt Olympus and Mt Owen starts at NZ$2,360
  • Tour duration is 2.5 hours, flying time 90 minutes.
  • Suitable for all ages.
  • Tours of Mt Olympus or Mt Owen separately start at NZ$1,845
  • Personalised pick up and drop off from your accommodation can be arranged in advance.

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