Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Mount Creighton New Zealand

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.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Bennets Bluff Lookout, Mount Creighton 9371 New Zealand

The most scenic lookout in New Zealand

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track, Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand

Very relaxed nature walk to a LOTR filming location over 12 mile canyon foot bridge.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Glenorchy Wharf, 4 Islay Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount Aspiring New Zealand

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Isengard Lookout, Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd, Glenorchy 9372 New Zealand

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.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: 43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
DEPARTURE is at 7:55am & 1:30pm SHARP

NB : We dont offer pick ups from Frankton Hotels, unless private group booking.
MAIN DEPARTURE LOCATION is in Queenstown:
Outside The Station Information Centre on the CAMP STREET side. Just down from Cafe Marmalade
Please meet us here if your accommodation is a short walk, due to traffic congestion in town.

We can also pick up at some Queenstown central Hotels. Please email us with the name of your hotel :)

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

  • A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee
  • Central Queenstown hotel pick up/ drop off
  • Umbrellas provided
  • Professional, friendly & local guides
  • Live Commentary
  • Optional Lord of the Rings costumes/ replica swords
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Exclusive access to the Arcadia Station Filming locations in the Paradise valley!
  • Entry/Admission - Isengard Lookout
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Aspiring
  • Entry/Admission - Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track

Not Included

Facilities


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