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Nomad Safaris Lord of The Rings Tours - Queenstown

Nomad Safaris Lord of The Rings Tours - Queenstown

Explore the magical side of New Zealand and understand why this beautiful country was chosen to portray Middle-earth. The Queenstown area featured prominently in the filming of the incredibly popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Nomad Safaris operate two different Lord of the Rings tours. The Queenstown Lord of The Ring tour – (Wakatipu Basin) combines a true 4WD tour with film locations from the LOTR trilogy. Glenorchy Lord Of the Rings– (Glenorchy) is the perfect sightseeing trip through the valleys beyond Glenorchy encompassing pivotal Lord of the Rings Scenes.

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NZ$ 270.00

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Highlights

  • Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown

  • Enjoy off-road 4WD adventures in places like Skippers Canyon, Macetown, and Glenorchy!

  • Discover LOTR locations, in Queenstown and Glenorchy

  • Bring the LOTR to life - dress up and take photos in our replica props

  • Enjoy a full day of the Lord of The Rings, in Queenstown and Glenorchy

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Full Description

Enjoy a full day LOTR tour, or a half day in Glenorchy and Queenstown. Embark on a captivating 4WD safari in Glenorchy, transporting you into the heart of Middle-earth. Traverse some of New Zealand's most picturesque routes, offering panoramic views of the majestic Southern Alps. Relive the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy as we visit iconic filming locales like Isengard, Ithilien Camp, Lothlorien & Fanghorn Forest, and the Battle of Amon Hen. Our journey continues in Queenstown, showcasing even more breathtaking cinematic settings such as the Misty Mountains and the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath). Guided by experts well-versed in Tolkien's realm, uncover lesser-known tidbits and tales from behind the scenes. Along the way, journey down historic gold mining roads and perhaps try your luck in searching for gold. Immerse yourself in this comprehensive LOTR tour, blending adventure, awe-inspiring landscapes, and a touch of Queenstown's local history. Answer the call of Middle-earth and join us in celebrating Tolkien’s masterpiece.

Includes

Snacks and hot drinks

Meeting Point

We will pick you up and drop you at any central accommodation, or the information centre "37 Shotover Street" in town.

Additional Information

Thinking about a group event in Queenstown? Think Adventure. Think Unique. Think Nomad Safaris.
-Imagine the impact of a fleet of off-road beasts rumbling into the hotel driveway to collect your group. Then rolling out for an off-road convoy to an exclusive Queenstown backcountry location.
-We’re big… and small. Our fleet of branded 4WD vehicles carries over 120 people, while each vehicle takes just 6 passengers.
-We personalise your adventure. With access to gold heritage areas, farmland, and Lord of The Rings locations we can make your big idea a reality.
INFORMATION:
Catering to groups of over 120, with capacity over 500 per day
All year / all weather operator
Flexible itineraries. Use one of ours or design your own
Easy to combine with jetboats, helicopters, rafting, wineries and many more
Eco-initiatives with conservation projects/CSR programmes
Off-road vehicles get you to areas inaccessible to tour buses
Hi-visibility vehicles, all matching liveried – for maximum impact
Hands on options: drive your own 4WD or Quad Bike
Quality assured: We are a triple NZ Tourism Award Winner,
Qualmark Enviro Gold endorsed with a team of guiding professionals
-For any general enquiries, rates, images and itineraries please email: [email protected]

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

Risk Disclosure
Health and Safety

All participants are required to read and sign a "Risk Disclosure" form at arrival, prior to taking part in any "Adventure Activity" by NZ law.

Please view this form now before booking. No action is required now other than to read it to make sure you are happy to sign at arrival.

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Terms
-Bookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. -Customers who do not turn up for a departure will not be entitled to any refund. You will be invoiced for the full nett amount of the booking. -Refunds will only be issued through the original booking office.

From

NZ$ 270.00

Per Person

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37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9300

Lord of the Rings Glenorchy

For true Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip where Nomad Safaris really does take you There and Back again. This scenic si ghtseeing t our incl udes recognisable filming locations and stunning natural scenery. The Glenorchy Safari of the Scenes takes you from Queenstown to Gl enorchy stopping at breath-taking viewpoints.En route from Glenorchy foll ow the Dart River to the spectacular filming...Show More
Duration: 4 Hours 15 Mins
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Full Day Lord of the Rings

The scenic Glenorchy safari offers breathtaking mountain and forest views along the shore of Lake Wakatipu towards Glenorchy and the Paradise Valley. Visit the filming locations for Isengard, the Ithilien Camp, Lothlorien & Fanghorn forest and the Seat of Seeing/ Battle of Amon Hen, and many more.En route from Glenorchy follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard.Thi...Show More
Duration: 9 Hours 30 Mins
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Lord of the Rings Queenstown

The perfect tour for those that want the thrills of an off road adventure but also want to discover exciting Lord of the Rings filming locations. The Wakatipu Basin tour takes you to The Remarkables, which were used as various mountains throughout the trilogy including the Misty Mountains. Travelling part way upQueenstown hillyou get a birds eye view onto Deer Park Heights, which was used for the ...Show More
Duration: 4 Hours
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