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South Island

Start: Queenstown
Travel Time: 4 hours
Minimum Age: 5

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Dive into Middle Earth on a LOTR-Themed Half-Day Tour

Join our passionate LOTR โ€œnerdโ€ guides for an unforgettable half-day journey through iconic film locations. Wander through the dramatic Skippers Canyon (weather permitting), historic Arrowtown, and the picturesque Gibbston Valleyโ€”all while learning behind-the-scenes stories from the guides who know these landscapes like the back of their hand.

The tour also visits famous movie sites such as the Ford of Bruinen, Gladden Fields, and the Pillars of the Kings. Along the way, enjoy morning or afternoon tea with snacks as you immerse yourself further into Middle Earth lore with props, authentic script pages, and production call sheetsโ€”adding rich layers of geeky delight and discovery.

Our scenic half-day tour includes 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!

INCLUSIONS

  • Morning/Afternoon tea
  • Photos with authentic propsโ€”we have the largest collection of licensed replica props!
  • Copies of original scripts and production call sheets to add more depth to your Middle Earth experience.

IMPORTANT INFO

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 donโ€™t have a lift.
Walking: There will be some walking on dirt tracks, so please wear comfortable shoes.

AGE INFO

  • Adult: 15 years +
  • Children: 3-14 years

CANCELLATION & REFUND

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

**Less credit card and booking fees.

Note: Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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