Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown (half day)

4.8
(281 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4WD action whilst discovering LOTR filming locations. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel an historic gold mining road, following the Arrow River, stop for an opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin.

What's Included

Gold panning
Transport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide
Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Lake Wakatipu

    Travelling part way up Queenstown hill you get a birds eye view onto Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights, which was used for the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs scenes.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Head to the Kawarau Gorge where the filming took place for the Argonath, or Pillars of the Kings.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Following a historic gold mining road up the Arrow River you will cross the river many times to get to the Ford of Bruinen. At this point you can indulge in morning or afternoon tea and try your hand at a spot of gold panning.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Travel to the entrance of Skippers Canyon where you will be offered spectacular panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and into Skippers Canyon.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays
Supplied by Nomad Safaris

Tags

Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Movie Tours
Art Tours
4WD Tours
Literary Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

4.8 Based on 281 281 reviews
5 stars
252
4 stars
10
3 stars
7
2 stars
8
1 star
4
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}