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Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

By Trails of Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Sightseeing Tours
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$167 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
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Overview

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again!
Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”. We’ll take you to the original film locations and put YOU in the scene while narrating humorous and intriguing tales from the time of filming. Join us for your personalised journey through the real Middle Earth.

Our scenic Half Day Tour includes visiting Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley and Lake Hayes.

You will be able to enjoy Lord Of The Rings locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, The Pillars of the Kings and More!

This tour includes Morning or Afternoon Tea and Snacks, Photos with Authentic Props as we have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!

Activity location
  • Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers
    • Queenstown, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 43 Camp Street
    • 43 Camp Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$166.95 x 1 AdultAU$166.95
Total
Price is AU$166.95
Until Tue, 10 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Morning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time between locations was included on the total tour duration.
  • Children 6 years and under require a child seat by NZ law. Please let us know if you have your own or would like to rent one from us (fees apply).
  • Children under 5 years not permitted. Please book a private tour for Families with Children under 5.
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot walk more than 10mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.

Activity itinerary

Skippers Canyon
  • 20m
We head to the Skippers Canyon Lookout to view New Zealand's "Most Dangerous Road". Not only a spectacular view but also a Lord of the Rings Filming location located further within the Canyon. We stop afterwards at the nearby Coronet Viewpoint to taking in the surrounding views of the Wakatipu Basin and navigate our journeys plan from a birds eye perspective. (These stops are weather permitting)
Arrowtown
  • 1h
Awarded New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award in 2020 and 2023. We learn about the gold rush history of this rustic yet charming village the seems to appear right out of the 1800's. We explore 2 Lord of the Rings filming locations a short walk from town, followed by morning or afternoon tea in this quaint village.
Gibbston
  • 15m
Central Otago's Premier Wine Region. Here we visit an epic Lord of the Rings filming location learning stories of the production along with the winegrowing history. Here we also witness dare devils jumping from the world's first commercial bungee jump from the Historic Kawarau Bridge.
Lake Hayes
  • 25m
We head to this picturesque serene lake, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains right out of Middle Earth. We spend some time here soaking in the serenity and playing with our Authentic Replica Props. Dress up as you favourite LOTR characters and weild lifelike swords, daggers, axes and helmets from your favourite fantasy trilogy!
Lake Wakatipu Viewpoint
  • 10m
We head to the breathtaking Wakatipu Lookout where beneath the towering Remarkables Mountains we have one last look upon this spectacular landscape that inspired the filming of the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. We point out several filming locations and take photo's from the locals best kept secret lookout, towering over the resort town of Queenstown.

Location

Activity location
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    Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers
    • Queenstown, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    43 Camp Street
    • 43 Camp Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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