Private Lord of the Rings Half Day Tour

Queenstown, New Zealand

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

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
Coffee and/or Tea

Morning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery
1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.

For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arrowtown

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbston

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Hayes

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Wakatipu Viewpoint

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Travel time between locations was included on the total tour duration.
Maximum 9 people on Tour
Children 6 years and under require a child seat by NZ law. Please let us know if you have your own or would like to rent one from us (fees apply).
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.3

based on 6 reviews

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Everything was awesome...

Carissa_K, Mar 2026

Everything was awesome until we got charged $500 nzl for basic non aggressive sword play with my 8 year old son .. claiming we damaged their property… I feel sorry for our driver

Response from Host, Mar 2026

It’s disappointing to read this, as it doesn’t reflect what actually occurred on the day. Our guide clearly explained that the swords are limited-edition display props, intended for photos only, not for contact or striking. Despite this, they were used in repeated, forceful contact that resulted in significant damage to a stainless steel blade, something that simply doesn’t happen with “basic, non-aggressive play.” This is also the first time we’ve ever had an item damaged like this on any of our tours. For safety reasons, the guide stepped in immediately and removed the props. The level of force involved was concerning, particularly around a child, as the same impact could have caused real injury. After being shown clear photos of the damage, you acknowledged the situation and agreed to cover the NZD $500 insurance excess for an item worth double. Like you, we’re not happy about having to make a claim or replace a rare, collectible item, and we take great care to protect both our guests and our equipment. We stand by our guide’s actions on the day, both in prioritising safety and handling the situation professionally.

Amazing LOTR tour

Kush_P, Nov 2025

Amazing experience through different locations from LOTR. They even have props so it's amazing to dress up and take pictures. Must do for LOTR fans. Our guide was also amazing.