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This is the perfect time of year to go on an adventure and add some wonderful snow skiing at the end of your Tour, in stunning Queenstown.
Winter Tours Specials
We are looking forward to our Winter Tours here in Middle-earth, New Zealand.
This is the perfect time of year to go on an adventure and add some wonderful snow skiing at the end of your Tour, in stunning Queenstown.
This June we get to enjoy a special Movie Guest Presentation by the beloved Rosie Cotton (actress Sarah Macleod). We will meet with Sarah, to hear her behind the scenes stories, take photographs and get signed autographs.
We have an added optional activity for our winter Tours to visit the world famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves. Take the world-renowned boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glow-worms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history.
On our winter Tours we will also have a Movie Guest Presentation and Swordplay Workshop with actor Jed Brophy, who played Nori in the Hobbit and several Orcs and Rohirrim as well as a Black Rider in the LOTR.
As a fellowship we will enjoy a special festive lunch at the beautifully restored Roxy Theatre, experience a behind the scenes Weta Workshop Tour with special guest presentations and discounts at the Weta Cave for Red Carpet Tours passengers only.
During June we will still be able to climb the magnificent Edoras! This is a stunning movie location with white capped mountains surrounding the most idyllic scenery. We journey to the top with our experienced Guides and fly the Rohan flag!
All Tours include the Day Tour of Hobbiton and festive feast lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee. This experience is a huge highlight of the tours as you will get to experience Hobbiton in a whole new way.
For the first time ever we are also including an optional Blacksmithing workshop to learn the art of blade making. Learn from a real Blacksmith and create your own Middle-earth souvenir.
Don’t miss out on your Winter adventure!
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What people have said
Red Carpet Tours truly delivered something special. From the moment it began, everything felt smooth and easy. I never had to worry about logistics or timing, which let me fully enjoy the experience. Julie guided us through the North Island with incredible knowledge of Aotearoa and Māori...
Bradley S
I went solo and am a bit of an introvert, but Julie and the rest of the tour members made this an unforgettable experience and made me feel right at home. This was number one on my bucket list and it exceeded my expectations across the board. If you're contemplating booking this tour, just...
Jordan M
This is the best and ONLY way for a LOtR/Hobbit fan to experience New Zealand. Julie and her team are fantastic, knowledgeable people who, you can tell, put so much time and effort into making sure your experience with them is an amazing one! You will not regret choosing them as your guides...
Stephanie B
Genuinely the best guided trip I've ever taken! Julie and Josh are amazing and so welcoming! Red Carpet Tours were so accommodating, fun, and had everything well planned. Our bus drivers and peers in the tours were really really nice and fun. Would strongly suggest taking Red Carpet Tours...
Renin J
This tour changed my life, Julie and Josh were amazing tour guides, everywhere we went was stunning. I could not have asked for anything more from them. Even where there were some hiccups outside of anyone’s control Julie and the team worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best experience...
Jon
This was a trip of a lifetime. I honestly couldn’t imagine seeing Middle Earth any other way. Julie is amazing and truly cultivated an experience that I will treasure forever. If you’re thinking about booking this trip—just do it. I promise that you will have the time of your life.
Brenna M
Passion has been forged into the Red Carpet tours. Years of relationships with the artists, land owners, and businesses has created an unforgettable experience. The Red Carpet team guide you on a journey that is not just visiting locations, but creating a sense of joy and wonder for New Zealand....
Joshua W
Just concluded my third trip with Red Carpet Tours. 5 stars for the 3rd time running! Excellent planning and attention to detail by the James Family and fabulous guiding by Julie. Once again, a very lovely, friendly ‘Fellowship’ of travellers with a common interest. You might expect...
Sue B
One Tour to Rule Them All – Red Carpet Tours is Middle-earth Made Real This was not just a holiday. It was a quest, and our Fellowship—36 true Lord of the Rings fans from around the globe—was led by none other than Julie, our gracious Gandalf. Wise, hilarious, full of...
Matt J
From first contact with the James family, and the Lord of the Rings-Red Carpet Tours, you are in the best of hands. You expect so much on the tour but you receive so much more. I came back from my first tour believing I'd never have a better, truly satisfying experience, and they could...
Barbara S