Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton
Family-friendly Tours
Half-Day Tours
Private Tours
Step Into Film History with a Kiwi Adventure
There’s more to this journey than recognising locations from the films. Travelling with a local guide adds a distinctly New Zealand perspective, with stories about the region, the filmmaking process and the extraordinary landscapes that helped turn Glenorchy into Middle-earth. Film stills and behind-the-scenes insights help connect the scenery in front of you with memorable moments from The Lord of the Rings.
Along the way, take time to appreciate the raw beauty that made this corner of the South Island such a natural choice for the trilogy. From mountain-framed valleys to native forest and remote countryside, the scenery often feels cinematic even without the cameras rolling. It’s a relaxed Kiwi 4WD adventure combining film history, local storytelling and some of the most impressive landscapes within easy reach of Queenstown.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit film locations from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and more.
- Step into the movies by dressing up and taking photos with replica props.
- Explore Paradise Forest – the real-life Forest of Middle-earth.
TOUR INFORMATION
Private Charter Tours
Our Lord of the Rings Tours can be booked as private guided trips. You can reserve one or more of our 4WD vehicles for your group, with a maximum of 6 people per vehicle.
4-Person Max Option
If you’d like everyone in your group to have a window seat, choose our 4-person max option. This limits the number of passengers in the vehicle to 4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Changes to the Tour Itinerary
Your safety is our main priority. Sometimes, we may need to change the tour plan because of conditions we cannot control, such as high water levels or poor road conditions. This may mean we are unable to cross rivers or use certain roads. Please understand that these changes may be necessary. You can also view our full weather cancellation policy for more details.
AGE INFORMATION
- Adults: 15 years and over: Full adult fare applies.
- Children: 4–14 years: Travel at a discounted child rate.
- Infants: 0–3 years: Travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
- More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
- Within 24 hours: 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.*
