Explore some famous Lord of the Rings sites in the region surrounding Queenstown and embark on a 4WD safari adventure, off-roading into remote areas of New Zealand’s backcountry journeying over Queenstown's most rugged terrain on this great value day tour. Its river crossings and breathtaking meadows – this is truly scenic adventuring at its best! Our 4hour Wakatipu Basin Lord of the Rings Tour takes you to The Remarkables, Queenstown’s majestic mountain range. These rugged mountains were used to depict various mountainous peaks throughout the film trilogy including that of the the “Misty Mountains”.
We then journey into the Kawarau Gorge to see more famous LOTR film locations before heading to the historical area of Arrowtown amping it up for some extreme off-roading! Travelling in specialised 4x4 vehicle we follow the historic gold mining road up to the beautiful Arrow River where you can try your hand at panning for gold! This film location tour combines a sightseeing safari and exhilarating off-road four wheel driving - a perfect mix for any adventure-seeking Lord of the Rings fan!
Inclusions
- 4 hr 4WD Lord of Rings Tour
- Morning or Afternoon Tea
- Gold Panning
- Includes local Queenstown pick up and drop off (excludes private addresses, guest houses or Airbnb. Please confirm with the operator for the closest pick up location)
Highlights
- Extreme 4WD adventuring!
- Visit filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains and the Pillars of the Kings
- Birds eye view over Deer Park Heights
- Sightseeing Queenstown's most picturesque areas
- Extreme 4WD adventuring
- Gold Panning
Time
- Tours depart daily at 8:15am - 1:30pm
What To Bring
- Camera
- Bottle of water
- Jacket (winter)
- Sunglasses
- Walking Shoes
Additional Information
- Cancellations within 24 hours full charge
- All tours are subject to weather, road and river conditions
- Dress appropriately for outdoor adventures in the mountains
- A minimum of 2 people is required to operator this tour
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
David Gatward-Ferguson
Nomad Safaris
Step into the movies as you visit the Lord of The Rings locations in Paradise. The enchanted forests of Lothlorien and Fangorn and the mesmerising Wizards Vale with the best guides.
“During the cooler months, make sure you bring some extra layers as it can get a bit chilly.”