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Start: Queenstown
Duration: 1 day
Travel Time: 10 hours
Minimum Age: 5

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

Step 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.

The morning and afternoon tours can be swapped depending on availability or weather conditions.

Morning Tour - Visits to:

  • Skippers Canyon (weather permitting)
  • Arrowtown
  • The Gibbston Valley

Lord of the Rings locations:

  • The Ford of Bruinen
  • The Gladden Fields
  • The Pillars of the Kings
  • And more!

Afternoon Tour - Visits to:

  • Glenorchy
  • Paradise

Lord of the Rings locations:

  • Ithilien
  • Isengard and Beorn's House
  • Lothlorien
  • And more!
  • 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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