• Lake Wakatipu - Travelling part way up Queenstown hill you get a birds eye view onto Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights, which was used for the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs scenes.
• Kawarau River - Head to the Kawarau Gorge where the filming took place for the Argonath, or Pillars of the Kings.
• Arrow River - Following a historic gold mining road up the Arrow River you will cross the river many times to get to the Ford of Bruinen. At this point you can indulge in morning or afternoon tea and try your hand at a spot of gold panning.
• Skippers Canyon - Travel to the entrance of Skippers Canyon where you will be offered spectacular panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and into Skippers Canyon.

• Gold panning experience
• 4WD vehicle transport with driver/guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Queenstown

• Lunch

An exhilarating safari adventure featuring stunning landscapes and exciting 4WD expeditions to various LOTR filming sites. Explore the cinematic locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Traverse along an age-old gold mining route, following the Arrow River, with stops where you can attempt gold panning. Enjoy the awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays

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