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Behind the Scenes LOTR Film Location Tour - Half Day in Middle Earth & Glenorchy

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Departing Queenstown, this half-day small personalised group tour will journey to the locations that starred as middle earth on the world stage.

Departing Queenstown, this half-day small personalised group tour will journey to the locations that starred as middle earth on the world stage.

Highlights

  • #1 Lord of the Rings Tour in Queenstown (Trip Advisor)
  • Small personalised groups per guide/vehicle
  • Proudly operating for 14 years - local guides and family operated
  • Discover Isengard, The Wizards Vale, Lothlorien Forest, The Dead Marshes, Misty Mountains, Ithilien and many more!
  • Explore unique flora and fauna and get up close to birdlife and animals - Department Of Conservation concessionaire and QUALMARK Endorsed

Encounter breathtaking backdrops, stunning ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys on this trip to the famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie locations.

This personalised half-day guided tour will take you into the high country past Glenorchy to visit the magical locations made famous in the Lord of The Rings such as Isengard, Amon Hen, Lothlorien Forest, The Misty Mountains and Ithilien.

You will enjoy insider knowledge, stories and secrets told by your friendly driver and guide who is passionate about the area. Feel free to dress up like a LOTR star and re-enact sword play in Lothlorien forest for that epic photo opportunity, this is a tour you will never forget!

Adult $198.86
Child $104.17 ((5-14yrs))

What's included

  • Delicious picnic – this is morning or afternoon tea normally around 10.15am or 3.30pm
  • Hot or cold refreshments
  • Interpretation booklet - full commentary translated into Chinese
  • All our vehicles are 4WD with all seats forward facing

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • We depart at 7:55am and 1:25pm from 43 Camp St, Outside Marmolada Cafe

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs or walking impaired


Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

    • A moderate level of fitness is required for a short nature walk
    • Not suitable for wheelchairs or walking impaired
    • Child price applies to ages 5-14yrs
  • Departure location:

    We depart at 7:55am and 1:25pm from 43 Camp St, Outside Marmolada Cafe.

    Please wait on the wooden seats for your tour vehicle.

    Please arrive at least 10 mins early to avoid disappointment of missing your tour. No refunds for latecomers.


Available Bookings from 3 Sep to 16 Sep 2026

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  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$104.17

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.9

175 reviews

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Aurelie from France wrote on 27 June 2022

Au coeur du Seigneur des Anneaux

Etant fan du Seigneur des Anneaux, c'était une expérience à faire! Nous avons été sur différents lieux du tournage. Notre guide illustrait toujours avec les images du film et quelques anecdotes de tournage. Nous avons goûté sur le lieu de tournage de la terre du Milieu et nous avions la possibilité de nous y déguiser. Notre guide nous a également initié à la botanique, en nous citant le nom de quelques plantes et leurs utilisations. Aller-retour en van dans le centre de Queenstown. Je recommande!

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luciaw from New Zealand wrote on 29 August 2026

Beautiful

Great guide, beautiful scenery, a wonderful day!

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idaz from Canada wrote on 12 August 2026

Excellent tour!

Had a fantastic morning with our guide Amy at many gorgeous spots that they filmed LOTR. We also got to have fun with some costumes and prop swords for those who wanted to. Got lots of fun insights and stories about the actors, filming and locations. Heartily recommended even if you aren’t a huge LOTR fan, it’s a lovely way to see Glenorchy and a bit of Mount Aspiring National Park.

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Telma Rebelo from Portugal wrote on 06 March 2025

Not worth the money

Not worth the money. The guide refused to give me some of the gluten free cookies after everyone finish eating. Also no one asked me previously if I was gluten free or not.

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From Behind the Scenes LOTR Film Location Tour - Half Day in Middle Earth & Glenorchy

Thanks for your feedback — we're really sorry to hear about your experience. We always aim to accommodate dietary needs and it’s clear we missed the mark here. Your comments have been shared with the team so we can ensure this doesn’t happen again. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention. - Solomon, PG

Glen from New Zealand wrote on 07 August 2026

Fun and Scenic

A fun trip to one of New Zealands most scenic places. You don’t even have to love the movies but if you do it would be a very cool trip. Host Amy was very knowledgeable and helpful.

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