Private Tour
Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell
Overview
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Included in this adventure
• Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park
• Two-way communication between you and your pilot
• 1 x Mountain landing
SIGHTS:
• Lord of the Rings film location!
• Unique land forms, habitats, plant communities and wildlife
• Native bush
• Breathtaking mountain landscapes
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant rates apply if they occupy a seat
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Bring a camera, wear a warm jacket and sturdy shoes
Physical activity level: Easy - Suitable for adults, children, and seniors.
Helicopter weight and balance changes with every flight because of individual passenger weights, luggage and the amount of fuel required. It is important that we have accurate body weights and luggage items from every passenger prior to flights commencing. CAA regulations require all passengers to declare their weight on check-in and if required, passengers and luggage will be weighed before the flight. If total passenger and luggage weights exceed the helicopters’ permissible allowance, the Pilot at his/her discretion will instruct an upgrade to a larger helicopter if possible where an additional charge will be applicable, or alternative arrangements may need to be made for passenger luggage.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kahurangi National Park
Filming location for Lord of the Rings "South of Rivendell" Mt Olympus is an extremely remote location and can only be reached by helicopter
What‘s Included
National Park fees
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Private tour
Landing and facility fees
Lunch (available at an extra cost)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Up to 6 people
Up to 5 (or 6 people, weight depending) per helicopter
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow Wow Wow!
A6509VBrebeccab,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky enough to get an early flight and were treated to an incredible red dawn, which made the experience feel even more special. The views were amazing; flying over landscapes that would be completely inaccessible on foot gave a real sense of how vast and untouched the scenery is. The Lord of the Rings location we visited was pristine and immediately recognisable from the films, which made it all the more magical. The moment we landed, I honestly just wanted to turn around and do it all over again!
LOTR location with amazing views.
allysonr376,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing and the pilot was great! I would definitely do this tour again.
Amazing LOTR experience
Vacationer231180,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing. We had bad weather st our scheduled flight time and they worked closely with our tour guide to ensure that our group got to fly. The pilots were awesome and I felt super safe the whole time. The views from Mt Olympus are spectacular.
Incredible!!
sandeaO7350YZ,Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a bucket list item that was soooo much fun! Once we got to Mount Olympus, the views were breathtaking!! The pilot was great at pointing out things as we flew in and back. I highly recommend this company!! With a group of 5 people, the cost isn't so bad, but worth every penny!
Stunning Views
harmonir2025,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible views! Make sure to leave extra time during the day, we did have to come back to the airport due to cloud cover but it was worth the wait!
LOTR Must see!
The fotobug,Jun 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour and chance to visit iconic location from The Lord of the Rings. I would recommend leaving sufficient time as the weather can be very variable which happened to us. Heavy rains prevented us from flying on our first booking, but the next morning, the fog lifted, the rain let up and the sun came out allowing us to visit My Olympus! The young pilot was very knowledgeable and handled the helicopter perfectly despite some cross winds on the way to the mountain. Highly recommended!
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