From Queenstown: Glenorchy Lord of the Rings 4WD Half-Day Tour

Ride a 4WD vehicle to
The Lord of the Rings filming locations

Depart from central Queenstown in a 6-seater 4WD Land Rover or Land Cruiser and head to Glenorchy, home to filming locations from The Lord of the Rings and other movies. Your veteran local driver and guide shares stories about the locations and behind-the-scenes tales in English.

Drive along Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy

On the way from Queenstown to Glenorchy, stop at viewpoints overlooking the mountains and forests stretching from Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy and Paradise Valley. As you follow the Dart River to Glenorchy, a filming location for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, enjoy great views of Mount Earnslaw.

See the Forest of Lothlórien location in Paradise

Heading toward Paradise, explore the filming location of the Forest of Lothlórien. You'll also visit filming sites from X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Use movie costumes and replica props to take photos just like scenes from the films.

Explore the Ithilien Camp at Twelve Mile Delta

On the way back from Glenorchy to Queenstown, stop at Twelve Mile Delta to explore the Ithilien Camp filming location. Refreshments are provided during the tour.

※ The tour runs rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.
※ If the tour is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances beyond control, you can rebook for another date or receive a full refund.