The Ride of The Rings - 4WD Tour & Horse Ride - Dart Stables Glenorchy

Experience the magic of New Zealand's most iconic Lord of The Rings locations by 4WD and horse back!

Experience the magic of New Zealand's most iconic Lord of The Rings locations by 4WD and horse back!

Highlights

  • Visit New Zealand's Iconic LOTR locations by Horseback and 4WD
  • See unforgettable views of the Wizard’s Vale and the Misty Mountains in the Dart Valley, the amazing location of Isengard!
  • Enjoy a short easy forest walk through the Red Beech trees with fascinating location commentary
  • Gentle walking paced one hour horse ride through some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenic locations
  • Friendly and knowledgable guide

If you only have the chance to see one thing whilst in the Queenstown region - make sure this is it!!

This once in a lifetime experience takes you to the very core of New Zealand’s world-famous locations and scenic film destinations!

Combining a scenic 4WD tour to Paradise and an amazing horse ride through the majestic Dart Valley, this epic half-day journey gives you a true taste of real New Zealand beauty!

This idyllic 50km round trip beginnings at Glenorchy, traveling by 4WD through to Paradise, and up to Mount Aspiring National Park, one of New Zealand’s three World Heritage Areas.

You’ll visit the locations used in the filming of The Lord of the Rings and view locations and backdrops from other Hollywood blockbusters including The Hobbit, Narnia and Wolverine!

Enjoy a short forest walk through Red Beech Trees (used as Ents in the Lord of the Rings) before we head out on our gentle, one hour horse ride of the area.

Perfect for beginners and children, we travel at walking pace as we make our way to the unforgettable views of the Wizard’s Vale and the Misty Mountains in the Dart Valley, the amazing location of Isengard!

There will be plenty of incredible photo opportunities along the way and your friendly expert guide will provide fascinating commentary.

This is a truly unique and unforgettable journey through one of New Zealand’s most treasured locations - an absolute must do for lovers of LOTR, nature, and the outdoors!

Adult $165.00
Child $155.00

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • This Experience task approximately 2.5 Hours to complete.
  • Suitable for beginner riders and children as young as 5 years of age. This is a walking paced horse ride. Transfer from Queenstown available at 8am or 12pm for an extra $20pp (can be selected as you proceed through the checkout) For the health and wellbeing of our horses and client safety we have a strict rider weight limit of 95kg/210lbs/15st. Please note this and provide accurate weights when booking. Dart Stables reserve the right to weigh all customers on the day of the ride and if they exceed the rider weight limit, they will not be permitted to ride and a full charge will apply and no refunds will be provided. Self drive to Glenorchy for either a 9am or 1pm check-in. Allow 2½ hours for this trip. We will return you to our Glenorchy base at either 12.30pm or 4.30pm

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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