Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour
Overview
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Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle Earth magic.
Join this sightseeing tour for a magical half-day journey to Glenorchy and Paradise. This small settlement is full of character and charm and is home to some of the most famous and scenic sights found in the region.
Tuck into a classic Kiwi morning/afternoon tea and be entertained by the local stories and film history from your expert local guide. Let us take you on a mystical journey to Paradise and experience more.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Costumes onboard for a unique photo opportunity
WiFi on board
Morning/Afternoon Tea
Professional guide & live commentary onboard
Maori storytelling and history
On board Kiwi music (download our Spotify playlist!)
Famous movie locations
Complimentary central Queenstown transfers
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
Begin your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre. Starting with a spectacular scenic drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy along the lake edge, with scenic photo spots and entertaining stories from your local guide about Lake Whakatipu and its legends.
As we travel along this incredible drive, we will stop and take in the amazing views from Bennett's Bluff. From here you can catch your first glimpse of Glenorchy and the Mount Aspiring National Park sitting beyond it.
Options
9:00 Morning
Morning Tour
2:00pm Afternoon
Afternoon Tour
Reviews
367 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stunning view at...
Synni T,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
4.00Stunning view at Glenorchy. Professional guide Steve provided a lot of information about the locations and stories from Lord of the Rings. Tea break at the movie filming location was amazing.
A great tour for beautiful movie scenery
Frank S,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an incredible tour. Our Guide Do, made our visit/tour amazing. The details she provided during our tour were the icing on the cake. She brought the magic of the movies to life with custom views and music on our van. I highly recommend this tour to any Lord of the Rings/Hobbit fan. You won't regret it!
Scenic experience
Shannon H,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was mostly time driving and seeing scenery from a nice Mercedes van. Liked that it was fewer than 20 people in our group. Allegra our guide was very nice and gave some good information balancing quiet time with commentary. A few stops here and there. The time went by quickly for a 4-hour experience.
Nice trip
Wu G,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00Glenorchy is absolutely gorgeous I had an unforgettable memory for its amazing scenery, unfortunately the weather was terrible, it was so cold outdoor that I cannot stand outside the car for more than 3 mins. However, it’s not operator’s fault, I appreciate Altitude provided a well organized, safe, friendly tour, but I will suggest that we could stay at some spot, such as the way to paradise, it was so beautiful through the road but it’s a pity that we had no chance to get down the car, walk and take some pics. I may drive there when I got a chance to come here cuz the scenery is 5 star recommended
Wonderful tour!
Tara F,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kevin was a wonderful, knowledgeable, and generous tour guide! He took us through the windy mountain roads and told interesting tales along the way. We had a lovely lunch of thick cheese sandwiches and an array of hot drink options. He gave us each a smooth stone to keep.
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