Full Day Arrowtown and Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Film Locations
Overview
Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour. Morning and Afternoon Tour itineraries are interchangeable and can be switched due to availability or weather conditions.
You will be visiting the Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley, Glenorchy and Paradise.
You will admire LOTR locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, Pillars of the Kings, Ithilien, Isengard, Beorn's House, Lothlorien, Amon Hen and more!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Replica swords, axes, daggers & Helmets. Along with costumes to dress up.
- 1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
- Lunch
- For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge
Meeting Location
43 Camp Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Skippers Canyon
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arrowtown
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Gibbston
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Hayes
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Wakatipu Viewpoint
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queenstown
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glenorchy
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paradise
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 20mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time between locations is included on the total tour duration.
- Children under 5 years not permitted. Please book a private tour for Families with Children under 5
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Activity code: C-460492P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Replica swords, axes, daggers & Helmets. Along with costumes to dress up.
- 1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets.
- Lunch.
- For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Arrowtown and Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Film Locations is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 20mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Replica swords, axes, daggers & Helmets. Along with costumes to dress up.
- 1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
- Lunch
- For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 20mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time between locations is included on the total tour duration.
- Children under 5 years not permitted. Please book a private tour for Families with Children under 5
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
