This full day tour features the best of this New Zealand’s dazzling Lord of the Rings landscape! A friendly local tour guide provides entertaining and informative commentary on all aspects of Canterbury and the Lord of the Rings. Your day begins with a scenic journey over farmland of the Canterbury Plains to the breath-taking Rakaia River. Next you'll head inland to Lake Camp, in the heart of the spectacular Southern Alps. Enjoy a relaxing stroll surrounded by a panorama of mountains, forests, and a small village. The next stop is the home of Edoras. Experience why this remote and beautiful location was chosen for the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. Sit down to a picnic style lunch at the Mount Somers Community Hall, nestled at the base of the Southern Alps, enjoy fantastic scenery in New Zealand's High Country. Finally, enjoy a city tour of Christchurch before your unforgettable adventure comes to an end.