As you journey from Christchurch, courtesy of Maossie Tour's extremely comfortable 4x6WD luxury bus, on your way to your destination - a fully-fledged working sheep station in New Zealand's high-country - take in the breath-taking scenery of the Southern Alps including sites from "Lord of the Rings" Middle Earth. Braided rivers, green pastures, forests, deer, horses, sheep, hidden tracks, and absolutely remarkable mountain scenery. Fully inclusive price includes pick up from major Christchurch city hotels, scrumptious special lunch, morning and afternoon tea, luxury coach travel including onboard WIFI and USB - and a lively, entertaining and highly knowledgeable tour guide who can relate all the history, myths and legends! As an option, be transported back in time enjoying enjoy a truly unique experience: a nostalgic but comfortable wagon ride pulled by some “gentle giants” - a team of Clydesdale horses - into the spectacular Aotearoa back-country highlands.
Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- Morning & Afternoon tea, coffee, snack
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel drop-off and pick up (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Maossie Tours
- Entry/Admission - Ashburton Lakes
- Gratuities
- Clydesdale Horse Wagon ride (optional extra)
- Duration: 9h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
The optional Clydesdale horses wagon ride operates between Sepember and May inclusive only due to prevailing weather condistions and fram program.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
What time does Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour start?
Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour will start at 8:30 AM.
What is the Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour cancellation policy?
Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much is Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour?
Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour price starts from $217.19.
Which company provides Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour?
Lord of the Rings High Country Station Pioneering Experience & Scenic Day Tour is hosted by Maossie Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
Settle back in our luxury mini-coach and enjoy your day trip journey from Christchurch discovering the most amazing New Zealand locations. Be dazzled by ancient glaciers, towering mountains, high country mountain lakes & braided rivers. Or be delighted by sites from "Lord of the Rings" middle-earth before being transported back in time and enjoying a truly unique experience: a nostalgic, comfortable wagon ride pulled by some “gentle giants” (a team of Clydesdale horses) into the spectacular Aotearoa back-country highlands. Or be delighted by exploring the “real New Zealand”: experiencing an iconic high-country sheep station, or touring Canterbury farmlands on a trip to some really interesting rural properties – all set against the backdrop of the breath-taking scenery of the Southern Alps. From greener than green farmlands to encountering New Zealand's highest mountain Aoraki Mt Cook in the UNESCO World Heritage Te Wahipounamu National Park, Maossie has a tour for everyone!
- Duration: 9 hours
