Middle-earth Tour: Explore LOTR Film Sites

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Queenstown and explore the iconic film locations from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films. Join this small-group tour and discover the enchanting Middle-earth settings that brought Peter Jackson’s vision to life.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - The driver will make stops at various scenic viewpoints for photo opportunities, sharing engaging and informative facts along the way to enhance your connection with the environment.
  • Paradise - Follow the Dart River to the breathtaking filming site of Isengard, offering magnificent views of Mt Earnslaw. In…
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by 4WD vehicle
  • Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Light refreshments (including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

If cinema and breathtaking panoramas captivate you, seize the chance to explore the film sites of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ on this Middle-earth journey from Queenstown. Navigate the rural terrain in a 4WD, visiting the spots where the Fortress of Isengard, Forest of Lothlorien, and other iconic Peter Jackson scenes were captured on film. Find out why New…

Location
37 Shotover Street
Shotover Street
Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Caron
Aug 9, 2025
Glenorchy Lord of the Rings 4WD your. - Great experience. Jenny our driver and tour guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. Breathtaking scenery. So interesting to see where filming was done for The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
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Clinnk
Jul 28, 2025
Something for everyone - This tour is great value - you get to see so many beautiful, scenic sites, but at the same time you also get a lot of fun stories about the movies filmed in these locations. A lot there for LoTR fans, but also many other films. Our tour guide Dan was very informative and friendly, he made for a great host.
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Aartig116
Jul 25, 2025
Memorable Tour - The tour exceeded our expectations - our guide, Nick was amazing. He was friendly and warm - kept us and especially our kids engaged with LOTR facts and so many interesting facts about the landscape. We loved wearing the costumes and using the props for the memorable photograph/video session. The tour will be one of the top memories of our NZ trip!
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Maemmalyng
Jul 23, 2025
Lord of the Rings Tour - Pick-up place : very easy to locate Staff: very friendly , Kudos to our guy Nicholas with his personal touch of banana cake, so delicious 😁and for keeping us safe & sound oh and entertained during the trip. Location: Scenic views ✅ Superb Must try.
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Mcamp76
Jul 22, 2025
Beautiful scenery, great trip! - The scenery on this trip is spectacular! Our guide pointed out plenty of interesting movie locations, and the mountains and forest were beautiful. Our driver was so friendly and knowledgeable. We forgot a charger on the vehicle, and everyone went out of their way to get it back to us the same day.
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Jiayuanz2025
Jul 14, 2025
unforgettable journey - The guide was very enthusiastic, explained to us how the film was shot, took us to many places, took photos for us, chatted happily all the way, and finally gave us the Lord of the Rings weapons and cloaks, we had a very happy day.
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Quest03650379575
Mar 29, 2025
The time of our lives! An absolute must-do in Glenorchy! - Jenny was absolutely amazing. We had an incredible time and she made it so fun. She was also incredibly knowledgeable about the films, crew, and filming techniques, which made it an enriching experience. Her driving was tip-top as well! What a treat!
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Gordon
Mar 24, 2025
Fabulous Lord of the Rings tour!!! - Jenny was our guide. She was fabulous, well informed on the Lord of the Rings sites and background. She was also very knowledgeable about New Zealand its trees, wildlife history, etc. One of the best guides we have on this trip. Highly recommend her and her tour.
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Carson_b
Mar 17, 2025
Great tour Great guide - Our travel guid nick was great. He knows just about every questions you can ask about new zealand. He took us to some beautiful locations and had alot of knowledge of the area
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Roxyr756
Mar 1, 2025
An Exceptional Experience! - Nick was very personable, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a great time being photographed in LOTR costumes. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way, even though we are not great LOTR fans.
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From $170
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).