Lord of the Rings Journey to Edoras (Mount Sunday) Day Tour with Picnic Lunch from Christchurch
by Hassle Free Tours
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
What's included
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Itinerary
Canterbury Museum Pop-up
The tour starts outside the front entrance of the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch.
Mount Somers
A brief stop at Mount Somers Hall allows guests to use the restroom before continuing the journey.
10 min
Lake Clearwater
Guests pause for about 15 minutes at Lake Clearwater to take photographs of the scenic surroundings.
15 min
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
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
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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