Lord of the Rings Tour: Exploring Queenstown Lakes' Signature Film Scenes by 4WD
4.6
42 Ratings
Queenstown
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Pause your journey on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Road to take in the stunning vistas.

Highlights

  • 37 Shotover Street
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 utilized by numerous filmmakers. The morning is dedicated to the exploration of Lake Wakatipu’s head and the verdant forests of Paradise. Stroll through the scenes of your favorite movies with our accurate prop replicas, pose for some clicks in them, or relish the tranquility. A local café in Queenstown will serve you lunch before the afternoon expedition commences. Your journey continues through The Queenstown area visiting additional filming sites, off-road adventures including river crossings in the Arrow, and a thrilling journey along an old mining route. Enjoy an impressive panoramic scenery over the region, concluding with a return trip to your accommodation.

Location
37 Shotover Street
Shotover Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(42 Ratings)
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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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J6884lsjamesr
Mar 6, 2024
Spectacular view, the inside scoop and some amazing 4 wheeling!! A fantastic day in the Queensland Area! - Hopi (Soap) was a great guide and driver who provided us with an excellent experience and tour! He also provided great insight into the Māori culture
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Rosiebyanyname
Feb 9, 2024
Perfect dau for LOTR nerd daughter and scenery hunter mom!! - Great day from start to finish!! Beautiful drive along the lake in a fun backcountry style 4WD. Our guide, Erin, was fun, informative, and a good driver. Great blend of pointing out LOTR sites, scenery stops, an a fun stop in the woods for tea/coffee while we donned hooded cloaks and played with a variety of LOTR swords. A high point for all LOTR nerds!! Afternoon was super fun 4WD trekking---fording streams and panning for gold!! Again, Erin did a great job. Fun for all ages!!
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Rebekkas314
Jan 31, 2024
If your fan of LOTR, do it! It is amazing. - Our guide Erin was just wonderful. She made this trip to one of our Highlights during our new zealand travel. She brought us to many film locations and had a lot of background information about the film. We also could enjoy a search for gold in the arrow river in the afternoon and got a lot of information about the area besides the film topic. We would totally recommend it! Thanks Erin for that perfect day!
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Sarah_kc11
Sep 30, 2023
Amazing Lord of the Rings Tour! - Our tour with Nomad Safaris was one of the best things we did in New Zealand! Jono, our guide was so personable, knowledgable, and a great AWD vehicle operator. We got to see so many locations from Lord of the Rings and had a great time seeing the amazing scenery along the way. The tea/cake stops were a fun touch as well as the panning for gold. We had an AMAZING day.
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B3915eptylerb
Sep 28, 2023
Perfect Day for LOTR Full Day Tour - This was definitely a great tour, seeing as it was able to encompass everything Lord Of The Rings around Queenstown + Arrowtown, along with Glenorchy, Paradise and Beyond. Justin (morning tour guide) and Peter (afternoon tour guide) were very knowledgeable around where scenes were filmed, even brought out props and made us laugh a load.
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Dadasama
Aug 29, 2023
Awesome LOTR Scenic Tour with an addition of Indiana Jones vibe! - Our guide and driver Fiona was simply amazing! She had an extensive knowledge of the behind-the-scenes of Lord of the Rings and her driving skills were top-notch. As devoted fans of LOTR, we had an incredible time exploring Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Glenorchy. We were thrilled to have found this fantastic fellowship that allowed us to experience adventure and breathtaking views with minimal effort. The cherry on top was the 4WD river ride that gave us an exhilarating Indiana Jones-like experience. While it may not be suitable for everyone, we loved every moment of it and even went for an encore ride! So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the stories. For one day, leave the real world behind and enter Middle Earth with this unforgettable tour.
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X3193oojordanf
Aug 27, 2023
Well worth the money - Gavin was a great guide, he was very knowledgeable, a good driver and went out of his way to accomodate us
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