Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown Discount Tickets

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Overview

Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top 10 of outdoor experiences Australasia and Top 1% of Experiences worldwide for 2026. Dress up as your favourite character & Feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breathtaking and magical landscape that inspired Peter Jackson’s film locations from The Lord of the Rings movies. Ithilien, Isengard, Lothlórien Forest, Amon Hen! Travel in small groups with epic guides who have a real passion and knowledge of the area. Take in the diverse landscape of ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys. We are a Local family owned company that offer the real experience. Operating since 2005! We are one of the few companies that hold Department of Conservation Concessionaire permits to access Mt Aspiring National park.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

7:50am & 1:25pm DEPARTING TIME: ARRIVE ON TIME THANK YOU - Tour has to depart on time. We do not issue refunds for no shows or late comers. Please wait outside Marmolada Cafe, 43 Camp Street, Queenstown.

Language Offered

Mandarin-WRITTEN

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
Tour as our guest from Queenstown on one of the Top 10 scenic drives in the world up the Glenorchcy road to visit epic scenery and Lord Of The Rings filming locations.
Duration: 40 mins
2. Bennets Bluff Lookout
The most scenic lookout in New Zealand
Duration: 10 mins
3. Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track
Very relaxed nature walk to a LOTR filming location over 12 mile canyon foot bridge.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Glenorchy Wharf & Viewpoint
Take some free time to visit one of the most photographed sheds in New Zealand and walk out over the Wharf at the top of lake Wakatipu to spot Trout and Salmon swimming, Swans feeding and the amazing scenery across to the Humboldt ranges Enjoy our complementary picnic with assortment of sweet and savory snacks along with Tea Coffee and refreshments.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Mount Aspiring
We are a Department of Conservation Concessionaire holder and our permits allow our Tours enter and stop in Mt Aspiring National Park to access this ancient forest and visit the actual filming locations from Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, Xmen Origins Wolverene, Chronicles of Narnie and more. View up the Dart and Routeburn Valleys.
Duration: 45 mins
6. Isengard Lookout
Stand in the Dart Valley and look at the stunning landscape that opened up thousands of years ago!!!20 years ago Peter Jackson choose this location for Isengard in the epic saga The Lord of the Rings.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Professional, friendly & local guides

Booster seat

Live Commentary

Umbrellas provided

Entrance fees

Tea and coffee

Dress up as your favourite character, LOTR costumes/ replica swords

A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.

If you have mobility issues, such as requiring use of walking frame or stick, please contact us.

Supplied by Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tours

Reviews

4.9

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Based on 1444 reviews

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