Private Tour
Private Lord of the Rings Full Day Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1-1.5 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour. Morning and Afternoon Tour itineraries are interchangeable and can be switched due to availability or weather conditions.
You will be visiting the Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley, Glenorchy and Paradise.
You will admire LOTR locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, Pillars of the Kings, Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn's House, Lothlorien, Amon Hen and more!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time between locations is included on the total tour duration.
Maximum 9 people on Tour
Children 6 years and under require a child seat by NZ law. Please let us know if you have your own or would like to rent one from us (fees apply).
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 20mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Skippers Canyon
We head to the Skippers Canyon Lookout to view New Zealand's "Most Dangerous Road". Not only a spectacular view but also a Lord of the Rings Filming location located further within the Canyon. We stop afterwards at the nearby Coronet Viewpoint to taking in the surrounding views of the Wakatipu Basin and navigate our journeys plan from a birds eye perspective. (These stops are weather permitting)
Arrowtown
Awarded New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award in 2020 and 2023. We learn about the gold rush history of this rustic yet charming village the seems to appear right out of the 1800's. We explore 2 Lord of the Rings filming locations a short walk from town, followed by morning or afternoon tea in this quaint village.
What‘s Included
Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Replica swords, axes, daggers & Helmets. Along with costumes to dress up.
1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
Morning and Afternoon Tea
We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
Lunch
For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge
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Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!
T5848NOsamanthae,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesco was an amazing tour guide and driver, super considerate, kind and knowledgeable. The best tours are always those run by subject matter nerds, we learned so much! He was super easy to book and picked us up right from our accommodation. Will definitely be booking again next time we’re in the area!
Lord of the rings reality come true
garryp976,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic full day tour with the family . We loved the props and the dress up part at the end using the Authentic Lord of the Rings swords and out fits . Our guide Shane was very knowledgeable and the scenery was stunning . Highly recommended.
Eddy and Tristan guides of our tour.
mukeshsI1604VW,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edgy and Tristan were very knowledgable on Lord of The Ring film and about the director. They both were very passionate and made the trip fun by having a quiz. Both were friendly and interested about knowing about us.
Great tour. Benji was...
Glen S,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Benji was gregarious and a great host. Very knowledgeable on LOTR. He tailored the tour to also include the general Queenstown history and surrounds. Got to see all the postcard locations and had a great time.
Lord of the Rings fans, choose it, choose it, choose it!
xinyu H,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shane was very patient and knowledgeable, and told us a lot of behind-the-scenes stories about the movie! We visited many filming locations, and Shane took out the corresponding stills to explain and take photos at each location! At the end, there were even replicas of the original props that you could cosplay and take photos with! You can even see the original script and filming schedule! The experience was very good! In addition, if you are not a fan of the Lord of the Rings, you can still enjoy a lot of scenery, and Shane will also recommend delicious restaurants in Queenstown. All in all, if your English is good, you can go for this tour
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