Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown | La Vacanza Travel

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown
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  • 4 hours
  • Queenstown
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Take a journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage N.P.

Feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breathtaking and magical landscape that inspired Peter Jackson’s film locations for The Lord of the Rings movies.

We are the only company with EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to the filming locations on Arcadia Station, where scenes from the Hobbit & Wolverine were filmed.

Travel in small groups with local guides who have a real passion and knowledge of the area. Take in the diverse landscape of ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys.
Explore the unique flora and fauna and get up close to the New Zealand animals and birdlife.

We are a Local family owned & operated tour company that offer the real experience. Operating since 2005!

We are one of the few companies that hold Department of Conservation Concessionaire permits to access Mt Aspiring National park.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Mount Creighton New Zealand

Tour as our guest from Queenstown on one of the Top 10 scenic drives in the world up the Glenorchcy road to visit epic scenery and Lord Of The Rings filming locations.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Bennets Bluff Lookout, Mount Creighton 9371 New Zealand

The most scenic lookout in New Zealand

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track, Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand

Very relaxed nature walk to a LOTR filming location over 12 mile canyon foot bridge.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Glenorchy Wharf, 4 Islay Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand

Take some free time to visit one of the most photographed sheds in New Zealand and walk out over the Wharf at the top of lake Wakatipu to spot Trout and Salmon swimming, Swans feeding and the amazing scenery across to the Humboldt ranges

Enjoy our complementary picnic with assortment of sweet and savory snacks along with Tea Coffee and refreshments.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount Aspiring New Zealand

We are a Department of Conservation Concessionaire holder and our permits allow our Tours enter and stop in Mt Aspiring National Park to access this ancient forest and visit the actual filming locations from Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, Xmen Origins Wolverene, Chronicles of Narnie and more. View up the Dart and Routeburn Valleys.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Isengard Lookout, Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd, Glenorchy 9372 New Zealand

Stand in the Dart Valley and look at the stunning landscape that opened up thousands of years ago!!!20 years ago Peter Jackson choose this location for Isengard in the epic saga The Lord of the Rings.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee
  • Central Queenstown hotel pick up/ drop off
  • Umbrellas provided
  • Professional, friendly & local guides
  • Live Commentary
  • Optional Lord of the Rings costumes/ replica swords
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Exclusive access to the Arcadia Station Filming locations in the Paradise valley!
  • Entry/Admission - Isengard Lookout
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Aspiring
  • Entry/Admission - Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    Traveler pickup is offered
    DEPARTURE is at 7:55am & 1:30pm SHARP

    NB : We dont offer pick ups from Frankton Hotels, unless private group booking.
    MAIN DEPARTURE LOCATION is in Queenstown:
    Outside The Station Information Centre on the CAMP STREET side. Just down from Cafe Marmalade
    Please meet us here if your accommodation is a short walk, due to traffic congestion in town.

    We can also pick up at some Queenstown central Hotels. Please email us with the name of your hotel :)


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    4 hours


    User's Reviews

    Allegra_D

    22 Apr, 2024

    Great way to visit the natural parks and learn more about the scenes in Lord of the rings. Shane was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendation for our time in Queenstown.

    verasherlocked

    22 Apr, 2024

    I took this tour on a wonderful fall afternoon and would highly recommend it. Shane knows a lot of interesting facts about the filming of the Lord of the Rings movies and also about the best restaurants in Queenstown. Glenorchy is very, very beautiful and thanks to Shane for letting me sit in the passenger seat, I got some great photos. The tour took us to beautiful lakes, Lothlórien and Isengard filming locations, and access to the farm where Isengard was filmed, and Shane prepared afternoon tea for us in Lothlórien. Props and cloaks are also provided for filming at the end of the trip and Shane patiently helped with the photos. I highly recommend it for hardcore Lord of the Rings fans ☺️.

    JohnD_P

    21 Apr, 2024

    Extremely knowledgeable guide provided us a wealth of knowledge about filming locations, including stills from the films compared to the actual sites. He also related many technical details of the filming and actor stories. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous on a gloriously sunny day.

    vanessavT1387PQ

    21 Apr, 2024

    The perfect way to start our New Zealand adventures. It was thrilling to visit Isengard, recreate Sam and Frodo seeing oliphaunts in Ithilien, have tea and run around in costume in Lothlorien while golden leaves are falling, and so much more. Our guide Sully even serenaded us with the Misty Mountain song. Highly recommend and would do it again!

    John_S

    20 Apr, 2024

    Great day. Beautiful weather. Great guide. Had fun. Would recommend highly. Had fun with swords and costumes. Got great pictures.

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