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Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour: See Famous Film Locations in Queenstown’s Beautiful Landscapes
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201 Ratings
Queenstown
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Queenstown and explore the iconic film locations from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films. Join this small-group tour and discover the enchanting Middle-earth settings that brought Peter Jackson’s vision to life.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Queenstown and explore the iconic film locations from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films. Join this small-group tour and discover the enchanting Middle-earth settings that brought Peter Jackson’s vision to life.
Duration:
4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - The driver will make stops at various scenic viewpoints for photo opportunities, sharing engaging and informative facts along the way to enhance your connection with the environment.
- Paradise - Follow the Dart River to the breathtaking filming site of Isengard, offering magnificent views of Mt Earnslaw. In…
- Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - The driver will make stops at various scenic viewpoints for photo opportunities, sharing engaging and informative facts along the way to enhance your connection with the environment.
- Paradise - Follow the Dart River to the breathtaking filming site of Isengard, offering magnificent views of Mt Earnslaw. In Paradise, explore the location of the Forest of Lothlorien.
- 12 Mile Delta - On the return journey to Queenstown, pause at 12 Mile Delta to visit the site of the Ithilien Camp, the no-man’s land between Gondor and Mordor.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by 4WD vehicle
- Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Light refreshments (including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies)
- Driver/guide
- Transport by 4WD vehicle
- Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Light refreshments (including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
If cinema and breathtaking panoramas captivate you, seize the chance to explore the film sites of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ on this Middle-earth journey from Queenstown. Navigate the rural terrain in a 4WD, visiting the spots where the Fortress of Isengard, Forest of Lothlorien, and other iconic Peter Jackson scenes were captured on film. Find out why New…
If cinema and breathtaking panoramas captivate you, seize the chance to explore the film sites of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ on this Middle-earth journey from Queenstown. Navigate the rural terrain in a 4WD, visiting the spots where the Fortress of Isengard, Forest of Lothlorien, and other iconic Peter Jackson scenes were captured on film. Find out why New Zealand is a favored destination for film directors, and benefit from a more personal experience with your guide on this intimate group tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pickup from all central Queenstown accommodations. Hilton pickup on request
- Minimum numbers apply (min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please Note: Pickup from central Queenstown accommodations is included. Surround suburbs (Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur’s Point, Fernhill and others) by arrangement. Please contact to reconfirm pick up arrangement and time.
Location
37 Shotover Street
Shotover Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(201 Ratings)
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Odyssey60383144877
Oct 12, 2024
Good Experience - Jenny is a very knowledgeable tour guide, she explained everything in detail. The weather was perfect for the tour, it was a really good experience. Thanks to Jenny, hope you go well.
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Mia_p
Oct 1, 2024
A highlight of our trip - We had a wonderful afternoon with our tour guide Roger, who was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about both LOTR and the locations, as well as sharing his experiences working on the films and in the film industry in general. We were lucky enough to be the only 3 people on the tour so it was like spending the day hanging out with mates. The 4WDing was great fun too. Thanks Roger, this was definitely a highlight of our trip!
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Jeremy_m
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing Glenorchy trip - We are not the biggest LOTR fans, so this was more of a scenic trip for us than a full blown LOTR tour.
Our guide Jono was excellent, tailoring the tour to us, giving us a lot of more general and interesting knowledge about the areas we drove through, while still pointing out all of the areas that the scenes were shot, as well as bringing some fun to the tour at the end point. He was also an amazing photographer and director, we have some really memorable photos and videos!
A really good, fun tour through some of the best scenery you'll ever see.
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David_h
Sep 5, 2024
Epic adventure worthy of the title. - From hardcore 4x4ing to the most amazing scenery this trip had it all. The LOTR trip is definitely worth it, you even get to dress up and hold the swords.
Thankyou Jenny for a cool adventure.
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Vanessa_h
Aug 23, 2024
Awesome experience! - The lovely lady who drove us made our trip and all of Queenstown experience for that matter. Super friendly super informative really felt like we were with our friend. She is a pro at driving the terrain which blew our minds. Went above and beyond she truely deserves a bonus! We are coming back again in a few months time to do another tour with you guys and will be asking for her personally. Cheers
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Marianne_c
Aug 17, 2024
Beautiful scenery, well worth going - Breathtaking natural scenery throughout; interesting commentary by a very knowledgeable driver, both about LOTR info and about history of the region as well; great tour for LOTR fans or simply tourists who want to see some of the best sceneries in the region and part of the natural reserve.
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402erike
Aug 1, 2024
Amazing tour - This was an incredible experience to do with the family. The views were breathtaking and our guide David was knowledgeable, fun, and very friendly. The tour hit a number of excellent spots and had everything you could possibly want from mountains to driving through rivers. Highly recommend whether or not you are a fan of the series.
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Merelynem
Jul 30, 2024
Lord of rings tour - Amazing time Justin showed us some breathtaking scenery will highly recommend booking tour again kids absolutely loved the off roading and panning for Gold!
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Vinod_p
Jul 8, 2024
Fantastic opportunity to relive and reimagine the Lord of the Rings series. - This was a great experience, especially for our 20+ year old daughter who is a big fan of the LOTR series. The four of us were on an exclusive tour with Rachel, the tour guide, in a 4WD. She drove us through some fantastic landscapes, identifying the various locations in which Peter Jackson shot the movies. It was exciting to imagine those on-screen moments amidst the real natural spectacle -- the beautiful lakes, the Remarkables mountain range, and the forest landscapes. Wish the tour had begun an hour earlier to account for the early sunset. Otherwise, full marks to Rachel for conducting this tour.
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Sarah_m
Jul 7, 2024
Great day! - So much fun! Great info, great adventure! Beautiful scenery even if you’re not a Lord of the Rings fan.
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