Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Overview
Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again!
Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”. We’ll take you to the original film locations and put YOU in the scene while narrating humorous and intriguing tales from the time of filming. Join us for your personalised journey through the real Middle Earth.
Our scenic Half Day Tour includes visiting Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley and Lake Hayes.
You will be able to enjoy Lord Of The Rings locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, The Pillars of the Kings and More!
This tour includes Morning or Afternoon Tea and Snacks, Photos with Authentic Props as we have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Morning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery
- 1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
- Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 10mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time between locations was included on the total tour duration.
- Children 6 years and under require a child seat by NZ law. Please let us know if you have your own or would like to rent one from us (fees apply).
- 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
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-460492P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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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 (NZST).
- 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. Morning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery.
- 1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
- Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!.
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets.
- 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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 10mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day in Middle Earth – Lord of the Rings Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeMorning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery
- 1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
- Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
- For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 10mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time between locations was included on the total tour duration.
- Children 6 years and under require a child seat by NZ law. Please let us know if you have your own or would like to rent one from us (fees apply).
- 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
- Operated by a business
