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You will be picked up from The Vicarage Geraldine, and travel via Peel Forest and up the mighty Rangitata River Valley to visit the historic Mesopotamia sheep station located in the heart of the Southern Alps. The 4WD vehicle will take you high on station tracks through the deer park where you may also see Himalayan Thar. You will understand why this landscape was chosen as the site for Edoras and Helm's Deep in the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy. Picnic lunch & refreshments provided. Highlights can include a short walk in Peel Forest Park and a visit to the historic Mount Peel Station Church.
Phone 0800 425 772 or click on the BOOK NOW above to book your tour directly with the local tour operator.
Inclusions
This tour will immerse you in one of New Zealand's most spectacular high country / alpine environments
You will be picked up, and returned to, The Vicarage Geraldine in a comfortable four wheel drive vehicle
You can enjoy a short Walk in the native bush in the beautiful Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
Visit to the famous Church of the holy innocents on Mt Peel Station
You will drive on high farm tracks on Mesopotamia Station
While driving through the deer park you may also see Himalayan Thar.
Enjoy a picnic lunch while you absorb this outstanding alpine environment
Your highly experienced local guide will share the history, points of interest and farming life of the high country.
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