What is included in the private full-day tour?

Hot or cold beveragePrivate vehicle for your groupQueenstown accommodation pick-up within 10 km of the CBDPhotos with authentic props—we have the largest selection of licensed replica props!Copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding extra depth to your Middle Earth experience!Lunch is not included. You have approximately 1–1.5 hours in Queenstown to purchase lunch between the two tour sections.

Pick-up, Accessibility, & Age Information

Pick-Up: Outside the Queenstown Station Information Centre on Camp Street. If you need a different pick-up point, this might be possible for an extra fee. Please call us to arrange.Children: If you're bringing young children, please bring something to keep them entertained, like an iPad, in case they lose interest in the tour.Infants & Young Children: For children under 3 years, please contact us to arrange a private tour. If you're booking for children aged 3-5, New Zealand law requires you to bring a child seat or rent one from us.Accessibility: Unfortunately, our tour isn't suitable for wheelchair users, as our buses don’t have a lift.Walking: There will be some walking on dirt tracks, so please wear comfortable shoes.

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Private Full Day Queenstown Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Q: Which Lord of the Rings locations are included?

The tour may include locations associated with the Ford of Bruinen, Gladden Fields, Pillars of the Kings, Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn’s House and Lothlórien, plus additional film locations.

Q: Do we visit both Arrowtown and Glenorchy?

Yes. The full-day tour combines the Arrowtown and Gibbston filming route with the Glenorchy and Paradise route. The order may change depending on conditions.

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Guests acting out a sword fight in costume during a LOTR location tour

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Start: Queenstown Station Information Centre

Location: Queenstown

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 10 hours

Minimum Age: 5

The Private Full Day Queenstown Lord of the Rings Film Locations tour is a 10-hour private experience from Queenstown, combining filming locations around Arrowtown and Gibbston with a second route through Glenorchy and Paradise. Departing daily at 8:00am, the day includes locations linked to the Ford of Bruinen, Gladden Fields, Pillars of the Kings, Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn’s House and Lothlórien. A private guide, hot or cold beverage, licensed replica props and behind-the-scenes material are included.

Explore the Real Middle Earth on a Full-Day Private Tour

Journey into the world of Tolkien with a private, full-day Lord of the Rings tour led by expert guides who live and breathe all things “Rings.” Begin with a morning adventure through Skippers Canyon, Arrowtown, and Gibbston Valley—visiting legendary sites like the Ford of Bruinen, Gladden Fields, and the Pillars of the Kings. After a relaxing lunch break in Queenstown, continue into the epic landscapes of Glenorchy and Paradise.

In the afternoon, discover Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn’s House, and Lothlorien—stunning locations brought to life in the films. Along the way, enjoy storytelling, dress-up opportunities with replica props, and in-depth knowledge from your guide. This private tour offers the ultimate LOTR experience with flexibility, comfort, and unbeatable scenery.

Tour van on the dramatic Skippers Canyon Road, featured in Middle Earth tours

Tour group overlooking Skippers Canyon and The Lighthouse pinnacle on a Middle-earth tour near Queenstown, New Zealand

Tour guest posing with two replica swords during a Middle Earth experience in Queenstown

Visitors wearing Middle-earth cloaks beside Lake Whakatipu with mountains in the background

Replica Middle-earth weapons laid out beside Lake Whakatipu near Glenorchy

Middle Earth tour group exploring historic Arrowtown near Queenstown

Guests in full costume posing with weapons in a LOTR scene near Queenstown

Tour group learning about Lord of the Rings filming near Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown

Group in cloaks gathered for a LOTR-style costume briefing beside the tour van

What are the highlights of this private Lord of the Rings tour?

Explore film locations around Arrowtown, Gibbston, Glenorchy and Paradise
Visit places linked to Ford of Bruinen, Gladden Fields, Isengard and Lothlórien
Travel exclusively with your own private Lord of the Rings guide
Pose for photos with a large collection of licensed replica props
Experience two different Middle-earth landscapes in one full day

Hot or cold beverage
Private vehicle for your group
Queenstown accommodation pick-up within 10 km of the CBD
Photos with authentic props—we have the largest selection of licensed replica props!
Copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding extra depth to your Middle Earth experience!

Lunch is not included. You have approximately 1–1.5 hours in Queenstown to purchase lunch between the two tour sections.

Pick-Up: Outside the Queenstown Station Information Centre on Camp Street. If you need a different pick-up point, this might be possible for an extra fee. Please call us to arrange.
Children: If you're bringing young children, please bring something to keep them entertained, like an iPad, in case they lose interest in the tour.
Infants & Young Children: For children under 3 years, please contact us to arrange a private tour. If you're booking for children aged 3-5, New Zealand law requires you to bring a child seat or rent one from us.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, our tour isn't suitable for wheelchair users, as our buses don’t have a lift.
Walking: There will be some walking on dirt tracks, so please wear comfortable shoes.

More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund.**
Within 48 hours of departure: No refund.*

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

The tour may include locations associated with the Ford of Bruinen, Gladden Fields, Pillars of the Kings, Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn’s House and Lothlórien, plus additional film locations.

Yes. The full-day tour combines the Arrowtown and Gibbston filming route with the Glenorchy and Paradise route. The order may change depending on conditions.

There is some walking on dirt tracks and natural terrain. Comfortable shoes are recommended, but the amount of walking can generally be adjusted to suit the group.