Overview
Journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore Lord of the Rings locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Stories and secrets will be shared by local guides who have great insight into the filming of LOTR in Glenorchy and Queenstown. Come away with amazing photos and lasting memories from this unforgettable Lord Of The Rings full day adventure.
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What you will be doing
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets, 25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
🗺️ Instructions: If you have selected the 'Main departure Point' for a pickup - ensure you arrive on time to avoid dissapointment. Refunds are not provided for latecomers. Main departure point is outside the Station Information Centre (please wait on the wooden benches on the Camp St Side just down from Marmolada Cafe).
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
We have a 1-1.5 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour.
Morning and Afternoon Tour itineraries are interchangeable and can be switched due to availability or weather conditions.
Complimentary morning or afternoon picnic.
Some kids will not be suited to this tour. If you think your children will get bored/restless in the van, please bring them a book or iPad (with headphones) so as not to disturb the other guests on board.
We run in all weather, all year round, as long as it is safe to do so. Please dress for the season.
A minimum of 3 people are needed to confirm a tour. If you are a solo traveller, get in touch with us to find days when tours are confirmed already
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Tour transport
Water
Snack
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
Pick up and drop off transport
Lunch
About your host
Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings ToursWe are a NZ-owned family business, running Lord of the Rings Scenic Tours since 2005. We are a family team and are super passionate about Lord of the Rings and this beautiful part of the world. All of our guides have a genuine love of the Lord of the Rings and look forward to giving you an unforgettable experience. Operating since 2005, we take pride in delivering a fantastic tour to our guests every day.
Qualmark Silver: Qualmark works with Tourism New Zealand to help the tourism industry deliver high-quality experiences and maintain a high level of visitor satisfaction. Only businesses that deliver a quality sustainable experience, ones that have undergone an independent evaluation, and showcase true New Zealand hospitality, are recognised through a Qualmark accreditation. It has three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.