Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Take a journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage N.P.
Feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breathtaking and magical landscape that inspired Peter Jackson’s film locations for The Lord of the Rings movies.
We are the only company with EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to the filming locations on Arcadia Station, where scenes from the Hobbit & Wolverine were filmed.
Travel in small groups with local guides who have a real passion and knowledge of the area. Take in the diverse landscape of ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys.
Explore the unique flora and fauna and get up close to the New Zealand animals and birdlife.
We are a Local family owned & operated tour company that offer the real experience. Operating since 2005!
We are one of the few companies that hold Department of Conservation Concessionaire permits to access Mt Aspiring National park.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Exclusive access to the Arcadia Station Filming locations in the Paradise valley!
Optional Lord of the Rings costumes/ replica swords
A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee
Professional, friendly & local guides
Live Commentary
Umbrellas provided
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
Tour as our guest from Queenstown on one of the Top 10 scenic drives in the world up the Glenorchcy road to visit epic scenery and Lord Of The Rings filming locations.
Bennets Bluff Lookout
The most scenic lookout in New Zealand
Options
Morning Tour
Morning Tour
Afternoon Tour
Afternoon Tour
Reviews
1,115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
David M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Solomon was a knowledgeable, kind, and engaging guide. His knowledge of the Tolkien legendarium and the local area is great and adds a lot to the experience. Weather was fantastic. Scenery was amazing.
Lord of the Rings day tour
John H,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had an absolutely fantastic time with the Pure Glenorchy Lord of the Rings tour. As a die hard fan of the books and movies, this was my first time to New Zealand and first experience of Lord of the Rings sets. It was just brilliant with awesome commentary from Tristan, our tour guide. It was great that he was a massive LOTR fan and this heavily contributed to mine and my wife’s experience. His expert knowledge of key information and unique parts of the making of the LOTR trilogy was awesome. The banter along the ride was good too! Thanks Tristan and Pure Glenorchy for making this such a memorable day, we will never forget it.
Spectacular Scenery and LOTR Nerdery Combined
Valerie W,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a fun look at some pretty spectacular scenery with a little Lord of the Rings nerdery mixed in. It was a fun morning with Tristan and two other couples. I would recommend.
Into Middle Earth
Norman S,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This LOTR half day tour was fantastic and I highly recommend for any fans of the movies. Amy, the tour guide was very knowledgeable about all the different filming locations and had lots of behind the scenes anecdotes that weren't that well known. There were lots of opportunities for photos and to even dress up as a character from the movies (I was an orc!!) All in all, it was an awesome day, and the weather ended up being beautiful as well!!
Amazing half day LOTR tour
Heru M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing half-day Lord of the Rings tour! The scenery was stunning and Sully was the perfect guide — knowledgeable and full of great stories. Highly recommend for both LOTR fans and anyone wanting to see Queenstown’s beauty!
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