Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (Mount Sunday) from Christchurch. Explore with your guide and soak up breathtaking views from the peak of Edoras. Look over exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs of Edoras under construction. Pose for photographs with movie replicas such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with a glass of New Zealand sparkling wine. See for yourself how this tranquil mountainside was transformed into mysterious Edoras — the capital city of the Rohan people.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for child aged 4 and under

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Please wear good footwear and bring along a warm jacket

Please note we are unabale to offer pickup/drop off from cruise ships

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Picnic lunch with sparkling wine

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Cruise Ship Pickup/Dropoff

What To Expect

Canterbury Museum Pop-up

Depart from outside the front entrance of the Canterbury Museum.

•Admission Not Applicable

Mount Somers

A quick stop is made at the Mount Somers Hall so guests can use the toilets.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

Pickup included

Reviews

4.80

321 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

281

Day trip to Mount Sunday was incredible!
John V,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our operater, Hassle-Free Tours, was outstanding. They get access to spots that other operators don't get. Such as the movie parking lot for parking which is significantly closer than the public parking lot. Also our picnic lunch at the lodge with an incredible view. We have to give a special thanks to our driver/guide, Cheryl, she was absolutely amazing and made this special journey even more special! The trek to the top of Mount Sunday was a bit of a challenge. Especially in the winter when the paths become a little muddy and slick. But the views from the top are worth every bit of effort. We got very lucky with a beautiful day with no wind. It was a truly memorable experience!
unforgettable journey with excellent guide services
Yihe H,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
unforgettable journey with super helpful and friendly guide. it was a challenge for me to climb up to the Lord of Rings scene. thanks for our lovely guide Cheryl's encouragement and instructions, I finally reached the top and enjoyed the spectacular views. highly recommended
A perfect day....
Kirk R,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was very knowledgeable about LOTR, helpful and amazing and that coupled with an absolutely beautiful day and scenery made it a perfect day. Would highly recommend it to others.
Wonderful tour with a...
Gilles G,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour with a great guide. It was a long day, but every second was worth it, and recommended for LotR fans.
Super trip - magical
Jennifer B,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was a very last minute decision and it completely outdid my expectations. A lovely tour guide and companions added to the vast and stunning scenery. The hike up is quite a challenge but worth it for the exceptional views. As a Lord of the Rings fan it exceeded my expectations. Couldn’t recommend this enough.