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Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton
Adventure Through Queenstown’s Most Epic Film Sites
Your journey continues through the Kawarau Gorge, where the mighty Argonath—Pillars of the Kings—once stood on screen. From there, explore Arrowtown and relive the moment when The One Ring was lost at Gladden Fields. The adventure intensifies as you travel along a historic gold mining road, crossing the Arrow River multiple times to reach the legendary Ford of Bruinen.
Pause to enjoy morning or afternoon tea surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and try your hand at gold panning for a truly local experience. Before the tour concludes, take in the spectacular views from the entrance to Skippers Canyon and Lighthouse Rock. It’s the ideal combination of cinematic wonder, natural beauty, and true Kiwi adventure.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit filming locations from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
- Drive along the historic Skippers Canyon Road to Lighthouse Rock
- Enjoy stunning views across the Queenstown region
- Experience a 4WD river crossing and try gold panning in the Arrow River
- Relax with morning or afternoon tea
- Free pick-up from central Queenstown
TOUR INFORMATION
Private Queenstown Lord of the Rings Tours
This tour can be booked as a private trip. Reserve a full 4WD vehicle just for your group (maximum 6 people per vehicle).
4-Person Max Private Tour
If you’d like everyone in your group to have a window seat, choose our 4-person max option, which limits the vehicle to four guests.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Changes to the Tour Itinerary
Your safety is our main priority. At times, we may need to change the tour plan due to conditions outside our control, such as high water levels or poor road conditions. This may mean we are unable to cross rivers, use some roads, or travel the full length of roads like Skippers Canyon. Please understand that these changes may be necessary. You can also read 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: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees, which are non-refundable.
Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*
