Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour | 4 hours 15 minutes

206 Reviews | Queenstown
From $169.41 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Glenorchy LOTR Tour
2 Adults x $170.61
$341.22
Approx Total
$341.22
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by 4WD vehicle
  • Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Light refreshments (including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies)
  • Gratuities

Overview

If you’re a movie fan or lover of beautiful landscapes, take the opportunity to see film locations from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films on this Middle-earth tour from Queenstown. You’ll tour the countryside by 4WD and visit the locations where the Fortress of Isengard, Forest of Lothlorien and other famous Peter Jackson scenes were filmed. Discover why New Zealand is the movie directors’ choice for film locations, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

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Itinerary

  • Glenorchy-Queenstown Road

    Stopping at various viewpoints so you can take photos, your driver will provide informative and interesting facts during the drive, giving you a better sense of connection with the surroundings.

    45 minutes

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    Follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard. This location offers stunning views of Mt Earnslaw. Heading to Paradise discover the location for the Forrest of Lothlorien.

    1 hour

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    On your way back to Queenstown, stop at 12 Mile Delta to explore the location of the Ithilien Camp -- the no-man's land between Gondor and Mordor.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Pickup from all central Queenstown accommodations. Hilton pickup on request
  • Minimum numbers apply (min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please Note: Pickup from central Queenstown accommodations is included. Surround suburbs (Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others) by arrangement. Please contact to reconfirm pick up arrangement and time.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

206 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    149
  • 4 stars
    36
  • 3 stars
    12
  • 2 stars
    6
  • 1 star
    3

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 149 reviews with 5 stars

An Exceptional Experience!

Published on Mar, 2025

Nick was very personable, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a great time being photographed in LOTR costumes. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way, even though we are not great LOTR fans.

Excellent, well worth it , bumpy

Published on Feb, 2025

Excellent, informative, well worth it, takes you to places your rental car can’t go Pick upon time from accommodation, excellent driver Dan, included many LotR sites with explanations, off roading along river beds, Arrowtown, Skipper’s Canyon and multiple viewpoint stops. Dan knew his stuff and was friendly considerate and funny. Definite recommendation!

Breathtaking

Published on Feb, 2025

A great day, Nick was an exceptional guide. Everyone had a great time and the group was super enjoyable to be with. Overall a great experience

Terrific LOTR experience and more

Published on Feb, 2025

Our experience was wonderful. Great info about LOTR but also lots of general info about the Queenstown area that added to our experience. Our guide, Gavin, was wonderful and exchanged lots of info about NZ issues as well as the NZ perspective on the wider world. We never thought that we would put on the costumes, but it actually was a lot of fun. Plus, we were unable to get reservations at Hobbiton, so this was our only Lord of the Rings experience in NZ and it was well worth it.

Hojo and Marka

Published on Feb, 2025

GREAT GREAT GREAT TRIP! Well worth the money! Benjamin was engaged, enthusiastic, and informative! We had fun!

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