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Half Day Scenic Glenorchy and Lord of the Rings Tour

Travel to Middle Earth and visit the locations and stunning scenery that inspired Peter Jackson's 'Lord of The Rings' sequels in Glenorchy, NZ.
Half Day Scenic Glenorchy and Lord of the Rings Tour

Highlights

  • Professional, friendly and local guides

  • Explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations

  • Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track

  • Delicious picnic in the historic township of Glenorchy

  • Entry to Mount Aspiring and Isengard Lookout

  • Take in the diverse landscape of ancient forest, rivers and glacier-carved valley

Fans of Peter Jackson’s Lord of The Rings movies should not miss out on this day tour to Glenorchy to view the stunning scenery and locations that featured in the blockbuster movie. Venture into Middle Earth and encounter Isengard, Amon Hen, Lothlorien Forest and The Misty Mountains as well as the aptly named Mt Aspiring World Heritage Park.

Local tour guides will share with your their knowledge of the area and secrets behind the filming of 'The Lord of the Rings' as you tour one of the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand past ancient forest, rivers and glacier carved valleys. The half day Lord of the Rings adventure will have you back in Queenstown at 2 pm after witnessing the movie magic and local flora and fauna that inspired the famous 'Lord of the Rings' films.

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Inclusions

  • Central Queenstown transfers
  • Professional, friendly and local guides
  • Live English commentary
  • Entry to Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track
  • Entry to Mount Aspiring
  • Entry to Isengard Lookout
  • Light morning or afternoon tea provided.
  • Optional Lord of the Rings costumes/replica swords provided

Highlights

  • Take a journey deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage National Park
  • Delicious picnic in the historic township of Glenorchy
  • 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
  • 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 valley

Time

  • This tour departs daily at 8am and 1.45pm in all weather conditions

Operating Hours

  • 2 tours departing Queenstown daily.
  • 4 - 4.5 hours
  • 8am returning at 12:30pm
  • 1:30pm returning at 6pm

Departure Location

  • Queenstown Main Departure location: Outside the Station Information Centre ; (Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets)
  • Please wait on the wooden benches on the Camp St Side just down from Marmolada Cafe

Hotel Pickup

  • Pick ups are available from some Queenstown hotels - please email the supplier after booking for this option.
  • No pick up from Frankton Hotels or the Hilton unless large group booking.
  • if hotel is close to our main depature point - please have guests meet us here due to traffic congestion in Queenstown.

What To Bring

  • Dress for the season
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Waterbottle & Your camera

Additional Information

  • There is no room for large luggage items on board
  • No food or drinks permitted on board
  • This tour is not suitable for young children - ages 5 & older, please.

Cancellation Policy

  • Full Refund if given 48 hours notice
  • No refund if you are late for the tour & miss the bus

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of purchase
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher

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$175.72

AUD

Age Groups

Primary school (6-8)
Middle school (9-11)
Young teens (12-14)
Teens (15-17)
Students (18+)

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