Lord of the Rings Tour: Explore Filming Locations

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, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
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…
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
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure through Middle Earth and discover the distinctive Lord of the Rings filming sites from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage National Park.
Experience the trilogy’s magic as you explore the stunning and enchanting landscapes that inspired Peter Jackson’s film locations for The Lord of the Rings series.
Our company…

Location
43 Camp Street
Camp Street
7:50am & 1:25pm DEPARTING TIME: ARRIVE ON TIME THANK YOU - Tour has to depart on time. We do not issue refunds for no shows or late comers. Please wait outside Marmolada Cafe, 43 Camp Street, Queenstown.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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S6082xndavidf
Apr 22, 2026
A great trip - Excellent trip. Beautiful scenery and access to Arcadia station, which is spectacular. Friendly and informative tour guide.
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Kendallbd1892kq
Apr 22, 2026
Must do for LOTR fans! - A MUST for LOTRs fans. Tristan is a fun, knowledgable guide who was quick to adapt to bad weather conditions so we got to visit all the stops without being in the pouring rain. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Suzanne_h
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic Scenery - Great tour. Our guide Max was very entertaining and knowledgeable on all things LOTR. The scenery was spectacular. Highly recommend!
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Robert_j
Apr 19, 2026
Wonderful trip and fun... - Wonderful trip and fun facts from our guide Amy. Did a wonderful job of pointing out sights and relationship to the films. If you enjoy a peek behind the curtains of LOTR this is the trip to take.
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566grahamm
Apr 18, 2026
Great tour! - Great experience travelling with Tristan our driver and guide. Gave plenty of interesting facts about lord of the rings and had a good sense of humour. The.views were magnificent!
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Athena_l
Apr 17, 2026
We passed so many scenic... - We passed so many scenic sites, especially Lake Wakatipu. Our guide, Amy, is wonderful. She provided us lot of filming details, and had a good sense of humor. The tour overall was enjoyable.
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Jadegreenleaf
Apr 14, 2026
Great Tour! - Beautiful and relaxing half day tour with plenty of stops for photo taking of the breathtaking scenery. Guide Solomon provided lots of anecdotes and information of the filming. Very enjoyable overall.
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Michaelrt9576cm
Apr 13, 2026
On a minibus, driving aroung Glenorchy, to different lord of thr rings locations. - It was a great tour. Amy the guide was friendly and knowledgable. The scsnery was stunning and it was a lot of fun.
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Susannah_b
Apr 13, 2026
It’s a while since we did... - It’s a while since we did this tour and have been meaning to leave a review for ages. One of us is a massive LOTR fan, 2 really like it and one not that bothered but had seen it. We ALL had an amazing time and it was money well spent. Our tour guide was lovely. I can’t remember her name but she said she used to work on yachts. Her driving was also good which is an important thing to me on a tour on windy roads. All of the stops were well worth it and well paced. Our guide had lots of information which was delivered in a fun way. The group size was good. For anyone considering whether to do this or another tour- I would recommend this one because they have access to an important location that other tours don’t. I recommend making sure you apply sunscreen before you board the bus because the first stop is the one with the longest stretch of outdoor time and the weather changes quickly.
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Nbinnersley
Apr 19, 2026
A foggy day in Isengard. - Amy is a wonderful guide and hostess. Despite the inclement,wet and foggy conditions (not her fault!),her enthusiasm and knowledge shone through .A real trooper! A great and very enjoyable trip. The bad weather is the only reason not to give 5 stars..
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).