Behind the Scenes LOTR Film Location Tour - Half Day in Middle Earth & Glenorchy

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Departing Queenstown, this half-day small personalised group tour will journey to the locations that starred as middle earth on the world stage.

Departing Queenstown, this half-day small personalised group tour will journey to the locations that starred as middle earth on the world stage.

Highlights

  • #1 Lord of the Rings Tour in Queenstown (Trip Advisor)
  • Small personalised groups per guide/vehicle
  • Proudly operating for 14 years - local guides and family operated
  • Discover Isengard, The Wizards Vale, Lothlorien Forest, The Dead Marshes, Misty Mountains, Ithilien and many more!
  • Explore unique flora and fauna and get up close to birdlife and animals - Department Of Conservation concessionaire and QUALMARK Endorsed

Encounter breathtaking backdrops, stunning ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys on this trip to the famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie locations.

This personalised half-day guided tour will take you into the high country past Glenorchy to visit the magical locations made famous in the Lord of The Rings such as Isengard, Amon Hen, Lothlorien Forest, The Misty Mountains and Ithilien.

You will enjoy insider knowledge, stories and secrets told by your friendly driver and guide who is passionate about the area. Feel free to dress up like a LOTR star and re-enact sword play in Lothlorien forest for that epic photo opportunity, this is a tour you will never forget!

Adult $198.86
Child $104.17 ((5-14yrs))

What's included

  • Delicious picnic – this is morning or afternoon tea normally around 10.15am or 3.30pm
  • Hot or cold refreshments
  • Interpretation booklet - full commentary translated into Chinese
  • All our vehicles are 4WD with all seats forward facing

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • We depart at 7:55am and 1:25pm from 43 Camp St, Outside Marmolada Cafe

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs or walking impaired


Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

    • A moderate level of fitness is required for a short nature walk
    • Not suitable for wheelchairs or walking impaired
    • Child price applies to ages 5-14yrs
  • Departure location:

    We depart at 7:55am and 1:25pm from 43 Camp St, Outside Marmolada Cafe.

    Please wait on the wooden seats for your tour vehicle.

    Please arrive at least 10 mins early to avoid disappointment of missing your tour. No refunds for latecomers.


Available Bookings from31 Jan to 13 Feb 2026

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  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$104.17

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  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
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  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
  • Child$104.17

  • Adult$198.86
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Great LOTR tour Great tour! It was a fun experience! Großartige Tour mit genialen Guide Great experience
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Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergency美丽的风景,尤其是在天堂地区 (12人说过这个).
  • emergency导游友好且知识渊博,提升了体验 (10人说过这个).
  • emergency有机会在拍摄地点穿上服装并拍照 (8人说过这个).
  • emergency在旅行中提供小吃和饮料 (6人说过这个).
  • emergency旅行组织良好,不匆忙,提供轻松的体验 (5人说过这个).
  • emergency对于LOTR粉丝和欣赏美丽风景的人来说都是必做的 (7人说过这个).
  • star_shine考虑带上相机以获得绝佳的拍照机会.
    准备好听导游讲述有趣而引人入胜的故事.

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zhding from China wrote on 24 July 2023

对粉丝来说不容错过的体验,希望时间再长点

如果听得懂英语,这个半日游非常适合LOTR粉丝参加,司机兼导游Dan从开始出发到结束一直在介绍相关信息,最喜欢的是cosplay阶段,而且他们车上真的带了很多复刻道具,各种斗篷,阿拉贡的剑,Sting,还有精灵剑。就是可惜时间不够长…而且当天天气好,格林诺奇真的美得和画一样。

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PING from China wrote on 05 November 2018

Excellent tour

如果你懂得英文的话,推荐这个行程!从预订开始他们就很热情的联络我确认出行时间,Kate和Joel都很nice!我参加的下午活动是Joel带队的,他非常风趣幽默并且知识丰富。他会告诉我们沿途的特色本地植物,每一个拍摄场景的趣闻,还携带了电影对比图片,准备了丰盛的下午茶,另外还有道具扮演指环王的巫师、精灵和武士哦!这个行程一路的美景也棒极了!很感谢Pure Glenorchy团队!

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From Behind the Scenes LOTR Film Location Tour - Half Day in Middle Earth & Glenorchy

Ping you legend!!! Thanks for the 5 star review mate. We like to have a bit of fun whilst we are onsite at the filming locations in Mt Aspiring National park. I hope you enjoyed the rest of NZ Kind Regards Joel

Scott Chapman-Wallis from United Kingdom wrote on 18 January 2026

Great LOTR tour

A bit of a last minute decision, to join the tour but so glad we did. Our tour guide, was clearly a fan, and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Lots of fun factoids, and at the locations, the relevant scene from the film was also shown by the guide as he talked about it, which was very useful. They have access to one of the shooting locations that others don't. Also had a fantastic set of costume and props for posing with. Well worth doing if you are a LOTR fan

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From Behind the Scenes LOTR Film Location Tour - Half Day in Middle Earth & Glenorchy

We love a good last-minute adventure - and we’re so glad you decided to join us! It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed the enthusiasm and depth of knowledge your guide brought to the day. Showing the actual film scenes alongside the real locations is such a powerful way to connect everything, so it’s awesome to know that really landed for you. - Solomon

Michalis Philippou from Cyprus wrote on 24 November 2025

Amazing day in middle earth

We had a great time during this tour. The locations were breathtaking, especially at the Paradise region. Our tour guide, Amy, was very friendly and had a deep knowledge of the movies and the area in general. She gave us many interesting insights about the LOTR production that made us appreciate the films even more. Overall, a great experience.

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Thank you so much for this lovely review - we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. The Paradise region is truly something special, and it’s wonderful to know those landscapes made such an impression. - Solomon, PG

R from United Kingdom wrote on 16 September 2025

Great day!!

Had such a fantastic time on this tour Solly the guide was so enthusiastic and friendly, he was so passionate about his job and really went the extra mile- even sang songs from the films for us on the way back!

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From Behind the Scenes LOTR Film Location Tour - Half Day in Middle Earth & Glenorchy

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you had such a great time with Solly — his enthusiasm and passion always make the journey extra special (and his singing is a bonus!). Wonderful to hear you enjoyed the tour from start to finish. - PG team

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