From Queenstown: Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Filming Locations Tour - Small Group

Drive the Glenorchy Road
along Lake Wakatipu

Just minutes after leaving Queenstown, you join the Glenorchy Road, which runs along the edge of Lake Wakatipu. Named one of the world's top 10 drives, it offers views of snow-capped mountains all along the way.

The first stop is Twelve Mile Delta. Take a short nature walk across the Twelve Mile Gorge footbridge, look for trout and salmon in the crystal-clear water, learn about native flora and fauna, and visit a filming location.

See Glenorchy's historic wharf and red shed

On the way to Glenorchy, stop briefly to take in the view from Bennett's Bluff. In Glenorchy, visit the historic wharf and the famous red shed.

Recreate movie scenes in
Mount Aspiring National Park

Head into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park to find the location of Lothlórien forest. Dress up as your favorite Lord of the Rings character and take photos holding replica swords from the trilogy.

Continue through Paradise and up into the Dart Valley, where Isengard was filmed, and enjoy views of the glacier-carved valley.

Hear behind-the-scenes stories on the way back

On the return to Queenstown, your local guide shares stories and secrets from behind the scenes. A light morning or afternoon tea with hot tea, coffee, cake and biscuits is included during the tour.

※ The tour runs regardless of weather conditions.
※ There is no long walking, and you do not have to get out of the vehicle at every stop.