Stop At: Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Mount Creighton

Begin your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre. Starting with a spectacular scenic drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy along the lake edge, with scenic photo spots and entertaining stories from your local guide about Lake Whakatipu and its legends.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bennetts Bluff Viewpoint Walking Track, Mount Creighton 9371, New Zealand

As we travel along this incredible drive, we will stop and take in the amazing views from Bennett's Bluff. From here you can catch your first glimpse of Glenorchy and the Mount Aspiring National Park sitting beyond it.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Glenorchy Wharf, 4 Islay Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand

Glenorchy township is home to approx. 400 permanent residents and the gateway to Paradise Valley and the Mt Aspiring National Park. Once we arrive in this quaint country town, you will have the chance to explore the picturesque lakefront including the iconic red boat shed.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Glenorchy-Paradise Road, Glenorchy-Paradise Road, Otago 9372, New Zealand

From Glenorchy we join a dirt track, a one-way road into the National Park. The Glenorchy-Paradise Road travels past rich farmland, through native beech forests and across river beds. Not many live up in this direction, with its most famous residents being the mystical characters from LOTR and other movies, TV series, and commercials.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Paradise, Paradise, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand

Your guide will show you famous filming sites, with even the chance to dress up as your favorite Middle Earth character for a fun photo opportunity.

While exploring the area, In true Kiwi South Island hospitality, we will prepare a morning/afternoon tea at a picturesque location, complete with cheese rolls, ginger cake, L&P, and Whittaker's chocolate.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Glenorchy, Glenorchy

After Paradise we will return back through Glenorchy, where we will have a brief stop, before allowing you to sit back and relax and enjoy the sights then being dropped back in the Queenstown Town Centre.

Duration: 10 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 4 to 5 hours (Approx.)
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Costumes onboard for a unique photo opportunity
• WiFi on board
• Morning/Afternoon Tea
• Professional guide & live commentary onboard
• Maori storytelling and history
• On board Kiwi music (download our Spotify playlist!)
• Famous movie locations
• Complimentary central Queenstown transfers
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.