Lord of the Rings Tours through Middle-Earthtm New Zealand
Red Carpet Tours are the original and leading Lord of the Rings tour company, proudly operating since 2001. Join us on our next epic adventure and become part of a fellowship full of like-minded fans as we journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Middle-earth — right here in New Zealand.
Middle-earth, LOTR, The Hobbit, One Ring and The Lord of The Rings, and the characters, places, items and events therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises and are used with permission by Red Carpet Tours.
The Lord of The Rings Filming Locations Visited
Our New Zealand The Lord of the Rings tours include many movie locations such as Hobbiton and Trollshaw in The North Island, to Laketown and Edoras in the South Island! All of these beautiful places are instantly recognisable in real life.
What makes our tours special
100% kiwi guides
The only authorised LOTR Tour company
Family owned and operated
Exclusive access to LOTR movie locations
Fan based and focused
Operating since 2001 with 5 star reviews
Our Tours
Our Tour options range from 6 to 14 days long and feature amazing key filming locations from both movie trilogies!
14 Day The Lord of the Rings Tour
This 14-day LOTR New Zealand adventure is our most popular tour. Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Middle-earth, travelling from Auckland to...
12 Day Winter The Lord of the Rings Tour
This 12 day New Zealand Winter The Lord of the Rings Tour is not to be missed. Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Middle-earth, traveling from...
September Hobbit Celebration Tour
Our special 12 day The Lord Of The Rings tour will take you on a Middle-earth adventure from Queenstown through to Auckland. This particular tour...
Deals and Specials
2026 Tour Dates Now Available!
Join us in 2026 for the adventure of a lifetime on one of our Lord of the...
Winter Tours of Middle-earth
This 12 day Lord of the Rings New Zealand adventure is designed specially...
Featured Posts
Read our latest blog to keep up to date with Middle-earth news
Step Inside The First Ever Hobbit Hole
03 October 2023
As of this December, a new Hobbit hole interior will be a part of our tour through Hobbiton, which will transport you into the heart of Tolkien's
Weta Workshop Unleashed
02 January 2021
Weta Workshop Unleashed is an extension of their creative work and reflects all the talented people who work on the films
Artists of Film
28 August 2020
A Weta Workshop Artist, Reece Dixon shares with us some insights into his career with Weta and the pieces of art he has worked on for films.
What people have said
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
Traveling New Zealand with RCT and Julie was amazing. It was the trip of a lifetime (but I hope to do it again!). It was very well put together and we got to see such amazing sites and do so many awesome things. I can't even name what my favorite part of the whole tour was because it was...
Lynn S
Red Carpet Tours is a fabulous company - been with them 3 times. I agree with others posted here that it is the BEST way to see New Zealand, especially if you are a "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" fan - and even if you're not! From all the Magnificent New Zealand...
John N
"Exceptional! Marvellous! Outstanding! Just a few of the words I could use to describe how fabulous the Red Carpet Tours winter Lord of the Rings tour was. The organisation from beginning to end couldn’t be faulted. Hotels were carefully selected for location and quality. The days...
Judith S
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
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
Just returned as part of the February 2023 Fellowship with Red Carpet Tours and it was one of the best trips of my life. I've been wanting to do this for years and was worried my expectations might be too high, but it was amazing and I wish it didn't have to end! Love the family...
Emily V
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
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
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