Mt Owen Lord of the Rings scenic flight tour

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Place: Nelson

Duration: up to 1 hour 30 minutes

Language: English

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Explore Mt Owen's truly spectacular surroundings by helicopter
Enjoy landing on Mt Owen the official Lord of the Rings film location!
Unique land forms, habitats, plant communities and wildlife

What to expect

Fly southwest before entering the Kahurangi National Park for a landing on Mt Owen. Filming was undertaken here for 10 days with the result being one of the most moving moments in the film. It was here, distraught at the loss of Gandalf, the remaining members of the Fellowship escaped the mines and threw themselves to the ground in their grief. Mt Owen showcases some of the oldest rock in New Zealand and has priceless geological properties. As you ascend, a landscape of glaciated marble karst is exposed and you appreciate the challenges for a film crew working within the harsh alpine environment.

The price is per group. Group of 1-3 people will ride R44 helicopter and group of 1-6 people on Eurocopter
The maximum group of 1-3 people can be booked per booking is 1
The maximum group of 1-6 people can be booked per booking is 2
The flight is subject to change and weather conditions. If the weather conditions make flying unsafe on the day of the trip Helicopters Nelson will cancel the flight. This is at the pilot’s discretion and there is no charge in this situation. You will be informed via telephone
This tour operates with a maximum of 6 participants
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