Glenorchy & Paradise Scenic Tour: A Half-Day Journey to Middle Earth's Magical Sites

Join this half-day tour to explore the picturesque village of Glenorchy and the famous Paradise Valley. Discover the magical sites that inspired Middle Earth and enjoy local stories and film history.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - Begin your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre. Starting with a spectacular scenic drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy along the lake edge, with scenic photo spots and entertaining stories from your local guide about Lake Whakatipu and its legends.
What's Included
  • Costumes onboard for a unique photo opportunity
  • On-board WiFi
  • Morning/Afternoon Tea
  • Professional guide & live commentary onboard
  • Maori storytelling and history
  • On board Kiwi music (download our Spotify playlist!)
  • Famous movie locations
  • Complimentary central Queenstown transfers
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle Earth magic.
Join this sightseeing tour for a magical half-day journey to Glenorchy and Paradise. This small settlement is full of character and charm and is home to some of the most famous and scenic sights…

Location
Marmolada Cafe
Camp Street
The pick up will be from the bus stop by the bench seats outside Marmolada Cafe on Camp Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Olga_l
Feb 18, 2025
Paradise tour - Very nice scenery, was able to take pictures along the way. Kevin is very informative on the history of the area.
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Dao
Feb 4, 2025
An excellent tour company! - Excellent tour of Glenorchy with a passionnate tour guide Ana. She tooks time to explain the facts of the region ,stop over for best view and pictures. Offer a nice tea and snacks. Even bring some costumes of Lords of the ring for disguise! A Must do in Queenstown
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Daydream24574228329
Feb 2, 2025
Wonderful trip - Great views throughout the way. Great service. Wonderful Guide Shanay. A beautiful day spent! Just wanted to spend little more time at Glenorchy stop.
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Girlfromisleworth
Feb 1, 2025
Shaynay made it great! - This was a fantastic tour, with a fantastic guide. Shaynay took us along the lake to Glenorchy and paradise, with great views and a lovely tea stop along the way. She was super friendly and gave us tons of information. Would recommend for sure.!
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E1246uamargaretg
Jan 27, 2025
Paradise tour is a moment in heaven - Thomas was amazing - funny, providing Māori stories, lord of the ring moments and a picnic morning tea. Paradise was a moment in heaven and the mindfulness in the beech grove forest were all highlights of our time together. Thanks to altitude for a great tour
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Dream53620220360
Jan 22, 2025
Half Day Tour - Pick up was on time as arranged and we set off in a smart small tour bus. The commentary along the route was good with time for questions. Our guide, Ana, knows her subject well. We stopped at a few well placed view points for photos. At our destination Ana laid out a table with a selection of NZ snacks. Altogether a very good tour and would recommend.
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Henleydt
Jan 14, 2025
Half day Glenarchy and Paradise tour - The views were stunning. Kevin, our energetic tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and also about the history of New Zealand as well. We also enjoyed an unexpected picnic! Highly recommend!
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Christophor_j
Feb 22, 2025
Nice to get away from Queenstown - Lovely short trip and nice morning tea in Paradise sadly we did not stop at Paradise sign for a photo. Good way to get out of Queenstown if you so not have a car. Ana our guide had some useful information along the way
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Johnkienhan_c
Feb 6, 2025
Scenery - The young guide was enthusiastic but more experience was necessary, small group was nice, beautiful scenery but unfortunately we were not fans of Lord of the Rings!
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Jiunkae
Jan 21, 2025
Not recommended - The guide Kevin is good. However, the whole trip is a bit boring. Although scenery is beautiful but most time we are on bus. The picnic place is just in the middle of nowhere. No toilet, no shade. I would not recommend this trip.
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