Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
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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Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
What's included in Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Skippers Canyon
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)
Arrowtown
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.
Gibbston
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.
Inclusions
- Photos with Authentic Props - We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
- Morning/Afternoon Tea from the local Arrowtown Bakery
- 1 % of all proceeds go to the Love Queenstown Community Fund preserving our breathtaking landscapes.
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
- For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge
- 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.
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the station building on the corner of Camp St and Shotover St. There are wooden benches for waiting right where the buses pull up.
