Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

From $115.25 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 10 travelers in total.

Adult (15-100) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

Child (5-14) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Morning Tour

2 Adults x $116.15

$232.30

Approx Total

$232.30

Morning Tour

Afternoon Tour

2 Adults x $116.07

$232.14

Approx Total

$232.14

Afternoon Tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Exclusive access to the Arcadia Station Filming locations in the Paradise valley!
Optional Lord of the Rings costumes/ replica swords
A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee
Professional, friendly & local guides
Live Commentary
Umbrellas provided
Coffee and/or Tea

Overview

Take a journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage N.P. Feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breathtaking and magical landscape that inspired Peter Jackson’s film locations for The Lord of the Rings movies. We are the only company with EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to the filming locations on Arcadia Station, where scenes from the Hobbit & Wolverine were filmed. Travel in small groups with local guides who have a real passion and knowledge of the area. Take in the diverse landscape of ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys. Explore the unique flora and fauna and get up close to the New Zealand animals and birdlife. We are a Local family owned & operated tour company that offer the real experience. Operating since 2005! We are one of the few companies that hold Department of Conservation Concessionaire permits to access Mt Aspiring National park.

Meeting points

7:55am & 1:30pm DEPARTING TIME: ARRIVE ON TIME THANK YOU!! Please wait outside the The Station Information Centre on CAMP Street - down from Marmolada Cafe (43 Camp St) please wait on the wooden seats and look out for your vehicle, they are Toyota vans with Pure Glenorchy on the side.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Glenorchy-Queenstown Road

Tour as our guest from Queenstown on one of the Top 10 scenic drives in the world up the Glenorchcy road to visit epic scenery and Lord Of The Rings filming locations.

4 hours
Bennets Bluff Lookout

The most scenic lookout in New Zealand

10 minutes
Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track

Very relaxed nature walk to a LOTR filming location over 12 mile canyon foot bridge.

15 minutes
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Take some free time to visit one of the most photographed sheds in New Zealand and walk out over the Wharf at the top of lake Wakatipu to spot Trout and Salmon swimming, Swans feeding and the amazing scenery across to the Humboldt ranges Enjoy our complementary picnic with assortment of sweet and savory snacks along with Tea Coffee and refreshments.

30 minutes
Mount Aspiring

We are a Department of Conservation Concessionaire holder and our permits allow our Tours enter and stop in Mt Aspiring National Park to access this ancient forest and visit the actual filming locations from Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, Xmen Origins Wolverene, Chronicles of Narnie and more. View up the Dart and Routeburn Valleys.

45 minutes
Isengard Lookout

Stand in the Dart Valley and look at the stunning landscape that opened up thousands of years ago!!!20 years ago Peter Jackson choose this location for Isengard in the epic saga The Lord of the Rings.

20 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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