Heli-Hobbit

– NZ’s most

spelling binding movie location tour, a Hobbit tour like no other. Journey
with

helicopter in to the mighty Mount Earnslaw, the spectacular landscape of

Middle-earth. Land besides the awe-inspiring Earnslaw Glacier, where the

hanging glacier looms above and waterfalls cascade all around. Return to

Queenstown joining Nomad Safaris for a bespoke 4WD tour of Lord of the Rings

and the Hobbit filming locations that capture the breathtaking natural beauty

of New Zealand.

The helicopter ride to the glacier is an adventure

itself travelling up the Lake and over the hamlet of Glenorchy, the subject of

a tv movie – “Top of The Lake”.

Approaching Mount Earnslaw it is easy to see why this was selected to

portray Caradhras, a mighty peak of the Misty Mountains described by

Tolkien. Snow covered and glacially draped

often with a hint of cloud, sky piecer the Maori called it. Landing in two
locations used in the first

Hobbit movie, along the ridge line and then under the glacier surrounded by

waterfalls and ice falls. A surrounding

never to be forgot. The ride in and out

will give the Gwahir, king of the eagles eye view of the region used for the

elven forest of Lothlorien and the headquarters of the former great white

wizard, Saruman, known as the Wizards Veil, Isengard and surrounded by Fangorn

forest.

Returning to the airport and taking the 4WD immerse yourself in

the spectacular beauty of Queenstown and it’s surrounding areas with scenery

that helped create the magic of Lord of The Rings. See where Aragon fell
during

the battle of the Wargs, where Arwen defies the Wraiths at the Ford of
Bruinen,

and stand on top of the Pillars of the Kings, You will see the locations of
the

exodus of the refugees of Rohan, the dark mountains of Mordor and where
Isildur

is betrayed by the ring at Gladden Fields.

IMPORTANT Every adventure has risks — from changing weather to rough
trails and physical challenges. Before you book, please review our full
Weather Cancellation Policy and Disclosure of
Risks.