Highlights
- Half day Lord of the Rings tour in Queenstown
- Visit filming locations in Arrowtown, Gibbston, Glenorchy & Paradise
- Pose with authentic props & replicas
- Passionate and knowledgeable guides
Description
Enter the magical world of Middle Earth on a full day Lord of the Rings tour in Queenstown with Trails of Middle Earth. This (un)expected journey stands out as one of the best ways to discover Lord of the Rings locations in Queenstown, meticulously designed to cover the most iconic Middle Earth Queenstown filming sites. The full day adventure combines the Half Day in Middle Earth tour with an additional afternoon itinerary, led by expert guides with an in-depth knowledge of the Lord of the Rings Queenstown universe.
Your morning tour starts with breathtaking views at Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting) followed by visits to Arrowtown and the Gibbston Valley. Explore key LOTR locations such as the Ford of Bruinen, the Gladden Fields and the Pillars of the Kings. After a 1-1.5 hour lunch break in Queenstown, your afternoon adventure departs in a different bus, taking you on a scenic drive to Glenorchy and Paradise. Here, your Middle Earth Queenstown guide will point out iconic sites like Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn’s House, Lothlorien and Amon Hen.
The inclusion of morning and afternoon tea with snacks ensures a comfortable journey on both parts of this full day Lord of the Rings tour in Queenstown. Along the way, there will be plenty of opportunities to pose for photos using authentic, licensed replica props, with Trails of Middle Earth boasting the largest selection available. The full day Lord of the Rings tour also offers exclusive access to copies of original scripts and production call sheets, making this one of the best Lord of the Rings tours in Queenstown.
Trip Includes
- Full day guided Lord of the Rings tour
- Knowledgeable tour guides
- Morning & afternoon tea with snacks
- 1-1.5 hour lunch break in Queenstown (lunch not included)
- Authentic replica props for photo opportunities
- View copies of original scripts & production call sheets
Duration
- Allow a full day (approx 10 hours)
Departures
- 8:00am (returns by 6:00pm)
- Pick up from outside the Station building in central Queenstown (corner of Shotover and Camp Street)
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Child rates apply (5-14yrs)
- Please dress according to the weather and bring shoes suitable for walking, comfortable clothes, camera, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Unfortunately, these tours are not wheelchair accessible as the buses do not have a specialised lift
- This tour includes a 1-1.5 hour lunch break in Queenstown (lunch not included) before switching buses for the afternoon tour
- Please note, order of locations visited can be changed due to availability or weather conditions
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$368.00
- Child (5-14yrs): NZD$210.00
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