Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell
Overview
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
What's Included
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Private tour
- Landing and facility fees
- Lunch (available at an extra cost)
Meeting and Pickup
8 Dakota Street
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Kahurangi National Park
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell?
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Activity code: C-100747P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- National Park fees.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Private tour.
- Landing and facility fees.
- Lunch (available at an extra cost).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Private tour
- Landing and facility fees
- Lunch (available at an extra cost)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
