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Queenstown: Private Off-Road 4WD Tour With Local Guide

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Queenstown, New Zealand
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Go off-roading near Queenstown on a thrilling choose-your-own-adventure 4WD tour. Choose from four tour options to fit your interests: Whakatipu highlights for scenery and optional ‘The Lord of the Rings’ stops; Skippers Canyon to explore long-forgotten trails past former gold rush settlements; a Māori mythology and legends tour; or a scenic Glenorchy and Lake Whakatipu tour.
  • Explore scenic areas around Queenstown on a customized tour
  • Choose from a 4-person Toyota Prado or 6-person LandCruiser Troop Carrier
  • Select a morning or afternoon departure from Queenstown
  • A private tour ensures personalized attention

What's Included

  • Private personalised tour to stunning locations
  • Knowledgeable local guide, dedicated to your group
  • Knowledgeable and friendly local guides
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off to your Queenstown accommodation
  • Complimentary photos
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal travel and medical insurance (recommended for international visitors)

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please enter your accommodation name or address in the pick-up search field - we will collect you there at your tour start time (a small delay may occur due to traffic). This is a private 4x4 tour - no vehicle sharing or waiting for other pick-ups. Pick-up and drop-off are available only within Queenstown. The outer limits are Marina Apartments (875 Frankton Road), 260 Fernhill Road, and 159 Gorge Road. If your accommodation is outside the pick-up area, please select the Meeting Point instead (Off Road Adventures Shop, 61A Shotover Street, Queenstown).

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Meeting point

  • 61A Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Off Road Adventures Shop (Queenstown CBD)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Skippers Canyon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

The Remarkables

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Lake Wakatipu

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skippers Road (Pass By)

4

Skippers Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Shotover River

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Arrowtown

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Moke Lake

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Glenorchy

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Paradise

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Dart River

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

Maori point lookout

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12

Arrow River

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13

Gladden Fields

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

14

Lothlórien (Lord of the Rings)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15

Dan's Paddock (Gandalf's Approach to Isengard)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

16

Pikirakatahi / Mount Earnslaw

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Suitable for all ages, child seats available upon request
  • Only minimal English is required - your guide does the driving and keeps instructions simple if needed.
  • 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

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Great experience

Richard_G, Feb 2020
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the filming of Lord of the rings and provided a great overview of the scenes while visiting the actual sites. We enjoyed the spectacular views and had an enjoyable afternoon.

Great way to see Lord of the Rings...

Timothy B, Mar 2018
Great way to see Lord of the Rings filming sites ... had a wonderful and informative day with a friendly guide

The tour was excellent. The tour guide...

Dakshina M, Jan 2018
The tour was excellent. The tour guide David was super nice, well informed and highly personable.
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