Private Lord of the Rings Half Day Tour | 4 hours

2 Reviews | Queenstown
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Private Lord of the Rings Half Day Tour
2 Adults x $700.38
$1,400.76
Approx Total
$1,400.76
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Morning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery
  • Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
  • We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets

Overview

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”. We’ll take you to the original film locations and put YOU in the scene while narrating humorous and intriguing tales from the time of filming. Join us for your personalised journey through the real Middle Earth. Our scenic Half Day Tour includes visiting Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley and Lake Hayes. You will be able to enjoy Lord Of The Rings locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, The Pillars of the Kings and More! This tour includes Morning or Afternoon Tea and Snacks, Photos with Authentic Props as we have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props! We also have copies of the original movie scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!

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Meeting points

In front of the station building on the corner of Camp St and Shotover St. There are wooden benches for waiting right where the buses pull up.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Skippers Canyon

    We head to the Skippers Canyon Lookout to view New Zealand's "Most Dangerous Road". Not only a spectacular view but also a Lord of the Rings Filming location located further within the Canyon. We stop afterwards at the nearby Coronet Viewpoint to taking in the surrounding views of the Wakatipu Basin and navigate our journeys plan from a birds eye perspective. (These stops are weather permitting)

    20 minutes

  • Arrowtown

    Awarded New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award in 2020 and 2023. We learn about the gold rush history of this rustic yet charming village the seems to appear right out of the 1800's. We explore 2 Lord of the Rings filming locations a short walk from town, followed by morning or afternoon tea in this quaint village.

    1 hour

  • Gibbston

    Central Otago's Premier Wine Region. Here we visit an epic Lord of the Rings filming location learning stories of the production along with the winegrowing history. Here we also witness dare devils jumping from the world's first commercial bungee jump from the Historic Kawarau Bridge.

    15 minutes

  • Lake Hayes

    We head to this picturesque serene lake, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains right out of Middle Earth. We spend some time here soaking in the serenity and playing with our Authentic Replica Props. Dress up as you favourite LOTR characters and weild lifelike swords, daggers, axes and helmets from your favourite fantasy trilogy!

    25 minutes

  • Lake Wakatipu

    We head to the breathtaking Wakatipu Lookout where beneath the towering Remarkables Mountains we have one last look upon this spectacular landscape that inspired the filming of the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. We point out several filming locations and take photo's from the locals best kept secret lookout, towering over the resort town of Queenstown.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time between locations was included on the total tour duration.
  • Maximum 9 people on Tour
  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 20mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • 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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Amazing experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Amazing tour guide who had a ton of Lord Of The Rings knowledge to share but also had a wealth of knowledge about the surroundings areas. Definitely a super enjoyable experience that can be recommended for anyone.

Fanrastic Tour!

Published on Jun, 2024

One the bests tours in NZ! We love it! Our guide Shane knows all about Lord of the Rings, from the scene locations to the scripts. And oh the swords! They are all authentic.

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