Lord of the Rings Tour: Exploring Queenstown Lakes' Signature Film Scenes by 4WD

Embark on a thrilling 4WD tour to explore the iconic film scenes of Lord of the Rings in Queenstown Lakes. Immerse yourself in nature, adventure, and film magic in this complete tour experience.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Pause along Queenstown-Glenorchy Road to take in the stunning views.

Highlights

  • Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
  • Paradise
  • 12 Mile Delta
  • Big Fig Queenstown
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge
  • Arrow River
  • Skippers Canyon
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

This excursion takes you to the actual shooting locations of the iconic scenes in the Queenstown Lakes region. The trip covers a vast expanse, revealing the beauty and diversity of the terrain. Tailored for movie buffs, nature admirers, and explorers, it’s a comprehensive journey through the stunning and rugged Queenstown Lakes Region, which has been…

Location
37 Shotover Street
Shotover Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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Eoghanparaicc
Oct 31, 2024
LOTR full day 4WD - The best tour I’ve ever done. If you’re a fan of the movies you won’t be disappointed. The guides were excellent for both legs of the journey, really friendly and full of knowledge on all topics, especially Pete. The scenery is very recognisable and the guides carry a photograph reference of all filming locations.
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Cruiser10852777989
Oct 6, 2024
Fantastic adventure - Fantastic tour. Our guide was exceptional and well versed on the countryside and Lord of the Rings particularly. The sights were amazing and I took so many pictures. We stopped for refreshments at some spectacular spots. I would recomment this company with a 10+. Thank you Jeffrey for a really cool adventure.
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Trail62186187216
Sep 30, 2024
Queenstown is BEAUTIFUL - What a fun day! Justin was amazing. He took us all over and was very sweet to consider all of our needs. We made new friends and overall just had a blast. I can't believe what all we were able to do in a day. If y'all can't decide between LOTR and Scenic, trust me when I say you get plenty of both.
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626violak
Sep 22, 2024
Great, entertaining, lots of fun, LOTR-worthy - We have experienced so much more than we expected. Of course, the area has changed since the shooting in 1999 and yet so many places were recognized. What fun we had with thenvideos. Justin, our driver, was informative, entertaining, warm. In addition to a lot of information about the films, we also learned a lot about today's NZ. It was more than a successful day, also and especially by our guide -thank you very much, Justin!
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X7509wsmarin
Sep 14, 2024
Breathtaking and so fun! - Such a cool adventure! Our drivers were both Jenny in Boromir and Joe in Grimas: Joe was kind and courteous to warn us when things got “bumpy” and you could tell he had a love for LOTR. Jenny was incredible, she shared anecdotes and literally made the tour with her hospitality and fun loving spirit. The actual locations and drives were both breath-taking through the views and the slightly scary roads. And they offered afternoon tea twice! Lovely. 10/10 recommend and if possible, ask for Jenny!
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Christopherbtraveler
Jul 8, 2024
LOTR Tour - Really fun! - If you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings, you must do this! Knowledgeable, fun guides. Thrilling scenery, wild 4-whheling Loved it!
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Expedition15325
Jun 21, 2024
Great, Fab, Brilliant - Brilliant tour, Brilliant guide. The tour delivered everything it promised and more. For die hard LOTR fans this is a must. Big shout out to our guide Adrian for being a top guide and a top bloke
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W_h
Apr 25, 2024
Great even if don’t know the movies! - Jen was fun and knew everything! Even if you had not seen any movies, the tour was engaging and interesting and gave you a real sense for the incredible variety of geography in NZ…and at each stop, she showed photo from movies to match precisely where you were. (Tour co. selects lunch site if do all day, would have liked healthier choice.)
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Judy_g
Apr 20, 2024
Hello Middle Earth - It was all I’d hoped to see. Especially enjoyed the river ride. Tea and banana bread most welcome. Guides outstanding and friendly. I wanted a cloak and you were out of stock. BIG disappointment.
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I8213kwallanc
Apr 5, 2024
Lord of the Rings tour - We went on the LOTR full day tour with Soap as our authentic and charming guide. The day was well run, stunning scenery, great storys and good 4x4 driving. It exceeded all of our expectations.
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