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Lord of the Rings Journey to Edoras (Mount Sunday) Day Tour with Picnic Lunch from Christchurch
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Lord of the Rings Journey to Edoras (Mount Sunday) Day Tour with Picnic Lunch from Christchurch

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9 hours
Christchurch
NZ$292.50NZ$325 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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9 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$585NZ$650Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$292.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 9-hour bus tour departs from outside the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. The journey includes a short stop at Mount Somers Hall for restroom use, followed by a 15-minute photo stop at Lake Clearwater. Visitors then spend an hour at Mount Sunday, the filming location for Edoras, the capital city of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings films. Here, guests can view behind-the-scenes photos of Edoras under construction and take pictures with movie replicas like Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe, and the Rohan flag. Afterward, the tour includes a one-hour picnic lunch at another scenic spot, where restroom facilities are also available. The picnic features a glass of New Zealand sparkling wine. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Christchurch, live commentary, and a driver/guide are included. Gratuities and cruise ship pickup or drop-off are not provided.

Highlights

9-hour bus tour from Christchurch
Stop at Mount Somers Hall for toilets
Photo break at Lake Clearwater
One hour at Edoras (Mount Sunday)
Picnic lunch with New Zealand sparkling wine
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Christchurch
Picnic lunch with a glass of New Zealand sparkling wine
Driver and guide services
Live commentary during the tour

What's not included

Gratuities for driver or guide
Pickup or drop-off from cruise ships

Itinerary

1

Canterbury Museum Pop-up

The tour starts outside the front entrance of the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch.

2

Mount Somers

A brief stop at Mount Somers Hall allows guests to use the restroom before continuing the journey.

10 min

3

Lake Clearwater

Guests pause for about 15 minutes at Lake Clearwater to take photographs of the scenic surroundings.

15 min

4

Mount Sunday (Edoras)

Spend one hour at Mount Sunday, the site used as Edoras, the capital city of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Visitors can see behind-the-scenes photos showing Edoras under construction and take photos with movie replicas such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe, and the Rohan flag.

60 min

5

Picnic Lunch Location

The tour includes a one-hour picnic lunch at a scenic spot where guests can also use restroom facilities.

60 min

Meeting point

Tours depart from outside the main entrance of the Canterbury Museum at COCA.

End point

Tours depart from outside the main entrance of the Canterbury Museum at COCA.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
A moderate level of fitness is needed
This tour is not recommended for children aged 4 and under
Guests should inform the operator of any dietary requirements when booking
Good footwear and a warm jacket are advised for the tour
Pickup and drop-off from cruise ships are not available
Total
NZ$585Save 10% vs Viator