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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Sarah_k
Jan 31, 2026
What a fun experience!... - What a fun experience! Our guide Tristen was a super fan and knew a lot fun facts about the filming of the movie. The weather was perfect started out a bit sketchy, so he adjusted our timing and it worked out great! This tour was not just for LOTR fans, but worth the trip for sure!
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Yen_w
Jan 30, 2026
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a great time. The scenery and special access was exceptional. It was great to see pictures of the actual scenes from the movie from where we stood as well.
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Tvr52
Jan 28, 2026
Reliving LOTR Scenes in Glenorchy - While the South Island is not always the first thing that comes to mind for LOTR aficionados (Hobbiton is in North Island after all), we thoroughly enjoyed our tour in the Glenorchy area where a lot of the filming was done (and indeed will be done later this year for one of the sequel films). Our guide Tristan was a die hard LOTR buff and a tome of information about all things Tolkein, which added immensely to our knowledge and enjoyment of the sights saw and experienced. A thoroughly well spent half-day and could have stayed for more!
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C2107skmichellea
Jan 27, 2026
Brilliant - Fantastic tour with Amy. Lots of information and great to see so many interesting locations. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
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Kent
Jan 27, 2026
Gorgeous Scenery - Gorgeous scenery and Dan was a very knowledgeable guide! We loved it. Dressing up in the film costumes was an extra bonus.
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Discover578457
Jan 26, 2026
Fantastic tour our guide Tristan was amazing he was very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome. We learnt so much - Fantastic experience. Learnt so much and travelled through some beautiful countryside. Our guide Tristan was amazing.
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Angela_r
Jan 25, 2026
We had the most... - We had the most incredible experience on the Lord of the Rings tour with Pure Glenorchy Tours. The scenery alone was breathtaking, but what truly made the day special was our guide, Amy. She was exceptionally kind, welcoming, and unbelievably knowledgeable—not just about Lord of the Rings, but also about the history, landscapes, and stories of the area. Her passion really brought everything to life and made each stop even more meaningful. The tour felt personal, relaxed, and so well thought out. If you’re a LOTR fan or just want to experience some of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand with a fantastic guide, I couldn’t recommend Pure Glenorchy Tours more highly.
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Extraordinary680323
Jan 25, 2026
Great compliment to the Hobbiton visit - Our tour guide Amy was a gem. Very knowledgeable on all of the locations, and provided a number of back stories into the casting and things that happened during filming. Highly recommended.
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Robert_p
Jan 23, 2026
Great tour guide and very... - Great tour guide and very friendly people. Amy was very knowledgeable, and was able to answer any additional questions asked by the group. Good mix of film and local information making this tour worth it.
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Trip34006175538
Jan 23, 2026
Great tour! - Amy was great! She answered all my LOTR questions. We learned a lot about all the beautiful mountains and surrounding areas. Highly recommend!
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From $117
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).