• Mount Sunday/Edoras is 160 km (2hr 20 min drive) from Christchurch.The last 26km (approximately 40 minutes) are on an unsealed road.
• 9km past Clearwater village, descend into the Rangitata Valley. A single lane bridge takes you over the Potts River, leaving just two ford crossings to tackle before you arrive at the Mount Sunday car park. They are usually small but drivers take care.
• From the car park, follow the DOC maintained track for 30 minutes, crossing two wooden bridges (including one swing) before making the ascent up the southern side of Mount Sunday/Edoras.
• To bring some extra Middle-earth™ magic and cosplay connection to your road-trip, Petticoat Lane in Ōtautahi Christchurch have an incredible offering of medieval and Lord of the Rings inspired costumes you can hire out. Pop in and visit their friendly store in Papanui to find your character. You will be amazed when you see that most of their garments and glad rags are made locally too

I embarked upon a day trip by bus to this remarkable locale. The exercise is quite satisfactory, as I must transport my photography gear up and down the steep incline of Mount Sunday. The vistas are truly breathtaking. I left my wide-angle lenses on the bus, thus impeding my ability to capture images of superior quality and resolution.

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