Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Description
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!
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We head to the Skippers Canyon Lookout to view New Zealand's "Most Dangerous Road". Not only a spectacular view but also a Lord of the Rings Filming location located further within the Canyon. We stop afterwards at the nearby Coronet Viewpoint to taking in the surrounding views of the Wakatipu Basin and navigate our journeys plan from a birds eye perspective. (These stops are weather permitting)
Awarded New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award in 2020 and 2023. We learn about the gold rush history of this rustic yet charming village the seems to appear right out of the 1800's. We explore 2 Lord of the Rings filming locations a short walk from town, followed by morning or afternoon tea in this quaint village.
Central Otago's Premier Wine Region. Here we visit an epic Lord of the Rings filming location learning stories of the production along with the winegrowing history. Here we also witness dare devils jumping from the world's first commercial bungee jump from the Historic Kawarau Bridge.
We head to this picturesque serene lake, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains right out of Middle Earth. We spend some time here soaking in the serenity and playing with our Authentic Replica Props. Dress up as you favourite LOTR characters and weild lifelike swords, daggers, axes and helmets from your favourite fantasy trilogy!
We head to the breathtaking Wakatipu Lookout where beneath the towering Remarkables Mountains we have one last look upon this spectacular landscape that inspired the filming of the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. We point out several filming locations and take photo's from the locals best kept secret lookout, towering over the resort town of Queenstown.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- 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.
Reviews(333)
Eby was a fantastic knowledgeable guide and we had an amazing time visiting the locations and trying out all the props. Great atmosphere and value for money. Would highly recommended doing this tour!
Amazing morning with Benji exploring Middle Earth! Trivia, cosplay and lots of photos and laughs along the way!! What better way to nerd out and spend a morning!
Just finished a tour with Eby and he was great! Warm, friendly, passionate and incredibly knowledgeable. Was a wonderful experience and the kids really enjoyed chatting and quizzing Eby too!
Thanks so much for joining us. Eby will love your kind words. It is great to hear the kids had such a fun time chatting and quizzing him. We hope to welcome your fellowship back again someday.
Great guide!. Know a LOTR very well. Great scene from LOTR.
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you back in Middle Earth!
We actually did two tours through these guys. We were so impressed with the first one, that we booked the second half day tour to end our trip on. We were on the fence initially, as we like Lord of the Rings, but aren't really die-hard fans, but thought that the scenery you get to see would make it worth it anyway - and we weren't wrong! Both tours were through amazing New Zealand scenery and we really enjoyed spending 30 minutes in Arrowtown, learning about the gold rush and doing some shopping. However, the Lord of the Rings locations, information, cool facts, and especially using the capes and swords for pictures, just blew us away! These were the highlights of our trip, hands down. Would recommend anyone travelling to NZ, to hook up with this company - you won't be disappointed!
Thank you so much for giving us a chance, even as self confessed mediocre fans. It means a lot that both tours became the highlights of your trip. We love sharing New Zealand’s incredible scenery and the stories behind Middle Earth, and we’re so glad the capes and swords helped bring it all to life. Safe travels, and we hope to see you back in Middle Earth sometime for another adventure!
Our guide, Evy, was amazing and explained everything so well. We visited all the possible LOTR filming locations and had a great time. The tour included a lovely hot drink for breakfast in Arrowtown, where we had 25 minutes to explore the charming town and see the Lord of the Rings spots. We also visited Gibbston Valley and a beautiful nearby lake where we got to dress up with movie props and accessories. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad Eby made the day memorable and you enjoyed every filming location, Arrowtown, and dressing up with the props. May your next adventure be just as unexpected and enjoyable!
Numerous film locations and photogenic spots. A great way to see Queenstown and surrounding area regardless of your love of LOTR. Photoshoot with the weapons at the end was a highlight. Loved it!
Brilliant. So much fun! We went as a family group and had a great experience
Thanks so much. We’re delighted your family had such a fun time on the tour. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again someday!
Perfect for Lord of the Rings enthusiasts: half day trip so you can fit in other activities, hitting several locations from the movies, with a guide who knows absolutely everything about the movies and books. Our guide, Benji, was a fount of information and very friendly (and so helpful with taking pictures for solo travellers!).
Thanks so much for the lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed fitting the tour into your day and that Benji helped bring the locations, stories and books to life. We’ll pass on your kind words to him. Safe travels, and may your next adventure be just as memorable!
As an LOTR fan, this tour was such a great experience. Not only were the locations stunning but having an entertaining and knowledgeable guide in Eby elevated the experience. Even my 8 year old who’s not a fan of LOTR thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Especially the part where we all got to take photos and videos in our LOTR costumes with the LOTR props.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We’re so pleased you all had such a great time with Eby. Hearing that even your 8 year old enjoyed the adventure means a lot. The costumes and props always bring a little extra magic, and we’re glad they helped make your journey one to remember. Hope to see you again someday for another adventure!
