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37 Shotover StreetGuided tours

Queenstown: Half-Day Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Film Sites Tour & 4WD Adventure

One experience to rule them all! Venture to the heart of Middle-Earth on this thrilling 4WD half-day safari in the stunning surrounds of Queenstown to Glenorchy. Made famous as the backdrop to the iconic Lord of the Rings films, this is your chance to witness the landscape Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee travelled across. Along the journey, you will see the misty Southern Alps, the rushing Dart River and Paradise Forest, the filming location of the forest of Lothlorien.

Inclusions
  • Valid for one infant (0–3), one child (4–14), one adult (15+) or a private charter (up to six people)
    • Travel in an intimate group with one child (4–14) or one adult (15+) with a maximum four passengers per vehicle option
  • Explore Lord of the Rings filming sites, along with sites used to film The Hobbit, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and others
  • Visit Dart River and Paradise Forest (the forest of Lothlorien)
  • Witness the scenery of the Southern Alps
  • Dress up in costumes with replica props for photos on location
  • Return transfers available from selected central Queenstown accommodation or information centres
  • Available every day: Departs 8am or 1.30pm (tour duration is approximately four hours)
    • Please note: Departure times vary according to pick-up location
  • Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
Overview
Duration: From 4 hours
Printed, Mixed, Digital vouchers accepted
Language: English (New Zealand)
From US$161 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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Location

37 Shotover Street

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