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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Morning Tour
Afternoon Tour
1,091 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Heru M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
Amazing 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!
Bradley G,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
Dan was awesome. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The spots were great, I got tons of good pictures.
Nicole R,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
Guide Sully very knowledgeable & friendly. Kept us entertained on the drive between locations, and helped take photos. LOTR props were available to use for photos at last location. Even though it was winter the sky was clear and able to get great photos.
Rachel A,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
The guide was so knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw some shooting locations that were just awesome. Definitely recommend!
Khalid A,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
The tour was amazing and we had great experience! The tour guide was really good and covered all aspects of the tour! Thank you very much!!
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