Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour: Exclusive Access to Film Locations in Queenstown
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650 Ratings
Queenstown
Embark on an exclusive Lord of the Rings scenic tour in Queenstown. Explore breathtaking film locations, including Arcadia Station, with local guides. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Bennets Bluff Lookout - The most scenic lookout in New Zealand
- Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove Track - Very relaxed nature walk to a LOTR filming location over 12 mile canyon foot bridge.
- Glenorchy Wharf - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What's Included
- 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
- Central Queenstown hotel pick up/ drop off
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Embark on an enchanting odyssey with us across Middle Earth, traversing iconic Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage N.P.
Experience the awe-inspiring trilogy spring to life as you witness the astonishingly beautiful and mystical settings that stirred Peter Jackson’s creation of The Lord of the Rings movie locations.
We take pride in being the sole company with UNRIVALLED ACCESS to Arcadia Station’s filming sites where sequences from the Hobbit & Wolverine were shot.
Our trips are characterized by intimate groups guided by local experts possessing an unparalleled passion and understanding of the region. Experience the varied topography of ancient beech forests, intertwined rivers, and valleys shaped by glaciers. Uncover the distinctive flora and fauna and appreciate the native New Zealand animals and birds from a close range.
As a local family-run tour company established in 2005, we are committed to offering an authentic experience.
One of our unique credentials includes being among a limited number of companies certified with Department of Conservation Concessionaire permits to enter Mt Aspiring National park.
- This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
Location
43 Camp Street
Camp Street
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 benches and look out for your vehicle, they are Toyota vans with Pure Glenorchy on the side.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mikkaau
Apr 24, 2024
An adventure .... - From pick up to drop off, this tour was fantastic. Our tour guide/driver was Vicky, who had been an extra on the filming of Lord of the Rings and her experiences and local knowledge provided an excellent, interesting commentary to the tour.
We stopped at various filming locations and scenic spots, with breathtaking scenery around every corner. A morning tea stop in Lothlorien enabled us to get into the spirit of the tour, with dress up costumes and swords provided for those of us who wanted to immerse themselves in the magic of it all. Morning tea was yummy, with lamingtons, cookies, tea and coffee.
I didn't want it to end!
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Allegra_d
Apr 22, 2024
Great tour - Great way to visit the natural parks and learn more about the scenes in Lord of the rings. Shane was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendation for our time in Queenstown.
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Verasherlocked
Apr 22, 2024
Very good experience - I took this tour on a wonderful fall afternoon and would highly recommend it. Shane knows a lot of interesting facts about the filming of the Lord of the Rings movies and also about the best restaurants in Queenstown.
Glenorchy is very, very beautiful and thanks to Shane for letting me sit in the passenger seat, I got some great photos.
The tour took us to beautiful lakes, Lothlórien and Isengard filming locations, and access to the farm where Isengard was filmed, and Shane prepared afternoon tea for us in Lothlórien.
Props and cloaks are also provided for filming at the end of the trip and Shane patiently helped with the photos.
I highly recommend it for hardcore Lord of the Rings fans ☺️.
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Johnd_p
Apr 21, 2024
Wonderful Scenery and Stories From the Movies - Extremely knowledgeable guide provided us a wealth of knowledge about filming locations, including stills from the films compared to the actual sites. He also related many technical details of the filming and actor stories. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous on a gloriously sunny day.
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Vanessavt1387pq
Apr 21, 2024
A must for LOTR fans - The perfect way to start our New Zealand adventures. It was thrilling to visit Isengard, recreate Sam and Frodo seeing oliphaunts in Ithilien, have tea and run around in costume in Lothlorien while golden leaves are falling, and so much more. Our guide Sully even serenaded us with the Misty Mountain song. Highly recommend and would do it again!
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John_s
Apr 20, 2024
Go LTOR - Great day. Beautiful weather. Great guide. Had fun. Would recommend highly. Had fun with swords and costumes. Got great pictures.
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Kathleen_m
Apr 18, 2024
Do it! - Shane had great energy and anecdotes to spice up the tour. He also shared hugely useful tips about everything from rules of the road driving in New Zealand to great places to visit and shop in Queenstown. We had a great lunch after the tour, on one of those tips!
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Guido
Apr 17, 2024
Fantastic visit with an expert and passionate guide - Incredible experience, first of all the tour is for a small number of people, which is perfect for enjoying the locations to the fullest and having a better interaction with the guide; the places visited are breathtaking and it's crazy to be able to see them with someone who appreciates and knows the Lord of the Rings trilogy and lore. Big thumbs up to our guide, Tristan, a true fan and a really knowledgeable guide, they should pay him more ;). If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings, don't miss this opportunity
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Joyg438
Apr 16, 2024
Lord of the Rings experience with Solly. - An amazing adventure into Lord Of The Rings, with Solly.
A highly entertaining and knowledgeable friendly person.
10 stars. Thanks for a great experience.
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Margaretkey
Apr 24, 2024
Good trip - Commentary was very good enjoyed travelling to the various filming locations and enjoyed afternoon tea in the forest
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