Join us for our captivating half day Lord of the Rings tour and immerse yourself in the spectacular landscapes featured in the films.

Join us for our captivating half day Lord of the Rings tour and immerse yourself in the spectacular landscapes featured in the films.

Highlights

  • Explore Gladden Fields, Ford of Bruinen and Argonath
  • Knowledgeable and passionate guides who share stories and insider information on all things LOTR
  • Handle and photograph $15000 worth of weapons and costumes from production
  • View "Top Secret" items from the movies
  • Small groups for a personal and interactive experience
  • Proudly New Zealand (NZ) owned LOTR and Hobbit tours in Queenstown.

Discover and uncover the secrets of Lord of the Rings locations on the amazing Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour.

You get to visit various filming locations for the Lord of the Rings trilogy with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide who will bring the stories to life, share secrets about how locations were transformed into Middle Earth, and even let you re-live the action through your very own camera!

You handle and photograph over $15,000 worth of weapons and costumes and create your very own fantasy adventure film!

On this tour, experience the spectacular landscapes of featured films such as The Argonath (Pillars of the King), The Gladden Fields and The Ford of Bruinen. Learn about the history of gold mining while visiting the picturesque Arrowtown.

We travel in small groups for a personal and interactive experience. Enjoy a full commentary of the beautiful areas you will travel through and hear all the LotR stories and gossip!

Adult ¤199.00 (Aged 15+)
Child ¤125.00 (Aged 5-14 years)

What's included

  • Morning/Afternoon Tea and Snacks
  • Photos with Authentic Props
  • Copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!

Duration

  • 4.5 hours

Location

  • Pick Up: 43 Camp Street
  • Queenstown 9300
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • Children under 7 years old are required to ride in a child seat, which may be requested in advance for $50

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Departures: 8am or 1.30pm

    Age Restriction: Children under 7 must have a child seat by NZ law. You are welcome to bring your own, or please note this in the special requirements field at checkout to arrange a rental.

    Please Note:

    • Pick Up: Outside the Queenstown Station Information Centre (corner of Shotover and Camp Street). If you require a different pickup address this may be possible for an additional charge. Please contact us to arrange.
    • If you are bringing young children on this trip, please bring something to occupy them, like an iPad, just in case they are not as into the tour as you might be.
    • Unfortunately, our tour does not cater for people in wheelchairs, as our buses do not have a specialised lift.
    • There is some walking involved in this tour on dirt tracks and the like, please wear suitable shoes.
  • LOVE QUEENSTOWN COMMUNITY FUND:

    At Trails of Middle Earth, were proud to donate 1% of all proceeds to the Love Queenstown Community Fund. Every adventure you book with us supports grassroots efforts to preserve Queenstowns breathtaking landscapes.

Available Bookings from30 May to 12 Jun 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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  • Adult$119.40
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
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  • emergency美丽的皇后镇和周围景观 (12 人提到这一点)。
  • emergency知识渊博且充满热情的导游,提升了体验 (10 人提到这一点)。
  • emergency有趣且引人入胜的活动,包括服装游戏和道具 (8 人提到这一点)。
  • emergency适合 LOTR 粉丝和新手 (7 人提到这一点)。
  • emergency组织良好且结构合理的旅行,充分利用时间 (6 人提到这一点)。
  • emergency令人难忘的体验,鼓励小组参与和拍照机会 (5 人提到这一点)。
  • star_shine考虑带上相机以获得绝佳的拍照机会.
    预订此旅行,而不是自己开车,以获得更丰富的体验.

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HSIU HUA from Taiwan wrote on 10 March 2020

魔戒粉的小旅遊

導览人員很熱情,景點安排不錯,尤其是武器道具太棒了,可惜時間太短!

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kais5 from New Zealand wrote on 28 May 2026

Kai

Our guide was very passionate and charming. We are glad to join the journey :)

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Jana from New Zealand wrote on 08 April 2026

An amazing morning outside Queenstown

I went on the tour and had a great time. The guide gave us a good introduction to the area and we visited the most important places. The organisation is passionate about providing an excellent customer experience. I would recommend it to fans and non-fans alike.

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ruby miloloza from Australia wrote on 22 March 2026

half day LOTR tour

half day tour - perfect amount of time and so much fun, great way to experience the area around queenstown, benji was amazing with an infinite amount of knowledge about the area and lotr, as well as being a fun nice guy to chat to!

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lindal21 from New Zealand wrote on 05 March 2026

Wonderful tour

I enjoyed every stop and many have incredible views. Highly recommend for anyone with half day free.

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