Four Wheel Drive - Nomad Safari of the Scenes
Four Wheel Drive - Nomad Safari of the Scenes
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Description
Join a Nomad Safari on a special adventure tailored to include some of the locations used for significant scenes in the Lord of the Rings film, or take a scheduled tour that includes a taste of those sights. Prepare to be amazed.
Nomad Safaris operate 4WD tours into the heart of New Zealand high country : the embodiment of the Middle-Earth of Tolkien's imagination. The 'Safari of the Rings' tour is a scenic charter that gives a spectacular look at the diversity of the scenery in the area.
It is based around several of the specific sites where filming took place. These are real places; there are no film sets; they are areas of outstanding natural beauty that need no enhancement. Here it is possible to experience the magical atmosphere captured in the film.
Tour Options
Tour A - Wakatipu Basin: This tour offers you a glimspe of the Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Argonath, the site of Isildur's fall, and the Ford of Bruinen. You will also overlook Deer Park Heights, where Rohan refugees and the battle with the Wargs were filmed. This tour offers goldpanning, 4WD river crossings (when conditions permit) and a great view of the diverse scenery Queenstown and Arrowtown area. From towns, to rolling farmland, rugged canyons, mountains and bush and the famous Kawarau Bridge Bungy.
Tour B - Glenorchy: Includes the sights of Isengard and Ithillien Camp, plus beech forests near those used for Lothlorien. You will also pass the area used to film the Seat of Seeing / the battle of Amon Hem. This scenic tour offers a little off road action in the 12 Mile Delta, plus breathtaking views along the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Trip Includes
- Return transfers from central Queenstown.
- 4WD trip
- Informative commentary
- Lord of the Rings locations
- Gold panning (on Tour A)
Duration
- Allow 4 hrs round trip from Queenstown.
Departures
- 8.30am and 1.30pm
- Pick up from your hotel or central Queenstown
Other Information
- Children under 5 years are free
- Wear sturdy shoes and bring a warm top, we stop for morning or afternoon tea, coffee and biscuits
- Dont forget your camera
Prices & Options
- Adult : Tour A (Wakatipu Basin) $140.00
- Adult : Tour B (Glenorchy) $140.00
- Child (under 15yrs): Tour A (Wakatipu Basin) $70.00
- Child (under 15yrs): Tour B (Glenorchy) $70.00
