Lord of Rings Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD (full day)

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Queenstown, New Zealand

9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the landscapes that featured in “The Lord of the Rings” movies on this small-group full-day tour. Traveling in a 4-wheel drive enables access to remote locations in the Queenstown area. Get out into the wilderness in the morning, with the chance to dress up in movie costumes and pose with props. Return to town for lunch, then spend the afternoon checking out more sites around Queenstown.

Costumes provided for dress-up and re-enactment photos
Food fuels adventures: Café lunch and hot drinks provided
Receive personalized attention on an intimate small-group tour
Movie fans and nature lovers will both enjoy this varied tour

What's Included

Lunch

Lunch at a local cafe
Coffee and/or Tea

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, biscuits, and cakes
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

37 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Glenorchy-Queenstown Road

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paradise

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

12 Mile Delta

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Big Fig Queenstown

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kawarau Suspension Bridge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arrow River

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Skippers Canyon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.8

based on 88 reviews

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Fun and Adventurous

Altamush_A, Dec 2025

Felt like I was in the presence of the lord of the rings characters playing their part and got to see and experience the most beautiful parts of Queenstown

Great even if don’t know the movies!

w_h, Apr 2024

Jen was fun and knew everything! Even if you had not seen any movies, the tour was engaging and interesting and gave you a real sense for the incredible variety of geography in NZ…and at each stop, she showed photo from movies to match precisely where you were. (Tour co. selects lunch site if do all day, would have liked healthier choice.)

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thanks for taking the time to write a positive review it means a lot to all of us!

Hello Middle Earth

Judy_G, Apr 2024

It was all I’d hoped to see. Especially enjoyed the river ride. Tea and banana bread most welcome. Guides outstanding and friendly. I wanted a cloak and you were out of stock. BIG disappointment.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thanks for taking the time to write a positive review it means a lot to all of us!

Great day for LOTR fans

Barbara_S, May 2023

I did a whole day LOTR tour and really liked it a lot. Jordan and Jenny really took the time and showed all the LOTR spots. Driving around in a 4WD makes it much more exciting.

Beautiful and interesting

Marie_M, Mar 2020

We were lucky and had this tour on a gorgeous day. We did the full day and had Bruna in the morning and Graham in the afternoon. Both were great. Learned about LOTR sights and also other interesting things about the areas. The lunch is just in town at a local spot. Not bad but not great. Definitely enjoyed the tour but probably could have stuck with just the morning or the afternoon vs both.