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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

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4 hours 30 minutes
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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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About This Tour

Take a journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage N.P.

Feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breathtaking and magical landscape that inspired Peter Jackson’s film locations for The Lord of the Rings movies.

We are the only company with EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to the filming locations on Arcadia Station, where scenes from the Hobbit & Wolverine were filmed.

Travel in small groups with local guides who have a real passion and knowledge of the area. Take in the diverse landscape of ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys.
Explore the unique flora and fauna and get up close to the New Zealand animals and birdlife.

We are a Local family owned & operated tour company that offer the real experience. Operating since 2005!

We are one of the few companies that hold Department of Conservation Concessionaire permits to access Mt Aspiring National park.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Exclusive access to the Arcadia Station Filming locations in the Paradise valley!
  • Optional Lord of the Rings costumes/ replica swords
  • Professional, friendly & local guides
  • Live Commentary
  • Umbrellas provided
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee

Itinerary

1
Stop
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.
2
Stop
The most scenic lookout in New Zealand
3
Stop
Very relaxed nature walk to a LOTR filming location over 12 mile canyon foot bridge.
4
Stop
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.
5
Stop
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.
6
Stop
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.

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Afternoon Tour

Afternoon Tour

Morning Tour

Morning Tour

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 💪 Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.

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