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Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again!
Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”. We’ll take you to the original film locations and put YOU in the scene while narrating humorous and intriguing tales from the time of filming. Join us for your personalised journey through the real Middle Earth.
Our scenic Half Day Tour includes visiting Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley and Lake Hayes.
You will be able to enjoy Lord Of The Rings locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, The Pillars of the Kings and More!
This tour includes Morning or Afternoon Tea and Snacks, Photos with Authentic Props as we have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time between locations was included on the total tour duration.
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 10mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
Morning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery
We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
Operated by Trails of Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Sightseeing Tours
140 reviews
Paul H,
Mar 13, 2025
If you are not an avid Lord of the Rings fan this tour still has good value. It was fun, interesting, and took us to some beautiful places that we would not have otherwise enjoyed. Annie was our guide and really enjoyed telling about the Lord of the Rings. She made the tour fun even though we were not knowledgeable fans.
Brenda C,
Mar 11, 2025
Annie was a GREAT tour guide. Highly recommend this tour. Especially if you are a Lord of the Rings fan or just want to learn more about it. Enjoy
Frank H,
Mar 11, 2025
Great tour with numerous LOTR sights. Guide Annie was superb. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun. I strongly recommend this tour for LOTR fans and general tourists to the Queenstown area.
Mondi T,
Mar 4, 2025
Our tour guide, Annie, was fun and entertaining. We loved dressing up for photos and seeing the filming locations. Even though it poured rain, we loved our tour.
Jim P,
Feb 26, 2025
Excellent experience! Loved all the sites we saw where our tour guide had pictures from the movies so you could see the comparison. The best part was playing with actual replica swords and props. It was fun to review the movie scripts as well. You will LOVE this tour. Well worth it.
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