Every Lord of the Rings fan who’s ever dreamed of trekking through Paradise on a horse will find tours through the various Queenstown Lord of the Rings filming locations irresistible. Four wheel drive tours led by guides who know a thing or two about Middle-earth and treks on horseback through Paradise, Lothlórien, Amon Hen and the Golden Mile are an absolute must for any diehard fan.
Lord of the Rings movie locations are found all through New Zealand thanks to film maker Peter Jackson who brought the famous movies right here to NZ. Everything Queenstown is an aggregator for all tours that allow you to visit famous movie and set locations. In and around Queenstown, there are many Lord of the Rings locations which you can see by taking a tour with a local operator.
If you want a good all round Queenstown LOTR half day adventure tied in with some awesome Queenstown sightseeing, history, story telling and a picnic near a river out in nature then we would recommend you look at Altitude Tours Glenorchy & Paradise Explorer.
Top Lord of the Rings Tours Queenstown New Zealand?
With so many options available, you will need to review all the options located on this page and see which Lord of The Rings Queenstown tour best suits the time you have available and level of detail you want to experience. This Lord of The Rings aggregator page is designed to give you all the LOTR options to help you make the right decision. For those looking to see Lord of the LOTR film locations we recommend you head out on a four wheel adventure with Nomad Safaris for those who enjoyed the movie but equally as interested in seeing some of the other amazing sites and scenery around Glenorchy then hands down you should go with Altitude Tours ho are the premier sightseeing travel operator in the region. They are multi award winning and operate a number of exceptional half and full day experiences.
How to book a Queenstown Lord of The Rings Tour?
To book a Queenstown or New Zealand Lord of the Rings Tour, you just need to review the tour options on our sites Everything Queenstown and Everything New Zealand. We list and operate all tours and are able to give you advice and information on where to find these throughout the country. This page has lots of great Lord of The Rings Queenstown Tours and is a great start to planning your Queenstown LOTR adventure.
Can I dress up on Lord of The Rings Tours?
Yes, you can dress up in LOTR costumes and characters on a number of the tours. Movie character costumes will vary from tour to tour but usually include Gandalf, Frodo, Galadriel and props such as swords and rings for the ultimate photo opportunity.
Is there a Queenstown sightseeing tour with a little bit of Lord of The Rings included?
If you like LOTR but are also wanting to blend this with a great sightseeing tour we would recommend Altitude Tours Glenorchy & Paradise Explorer. This tour gives you a balance between Lord of The Rings movie scenes, props, costume opportunities along with history, epic scenery and a New Zealand inspired picnic out in the wilderness.
Lord of the Rings New Zealand Movie Locations?
If you are travelling through NZ and have time to get off the beaten path then we would also recommend checking out Hobbiton, where you can visit or get organised tours from Auckland. This allows you to have a fully guided tour of the movie set, have a complimentary drink at Green Dragon Inn and visit the 44 hobbit holes including Bilbo’s house.
