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Lord of the Rings Tour - Half Day in Middle Earth

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Join us for our captivating half day Lord of the Rings tour and immerse yourself in the spectacular landscapes featured in the films.

Highlights

Explore Gladden Fields, Ford of Bruinen and Argonath
Knowledgeable and passionate guides who share stories and insider information on all things LOTR
Handle and photograph $15000 worth of weapons and costumes from production
View "Top Secret" items from the movies
Small groups for a personal and interactive experience
Proudly New Zealand (NZ) owned LOTR and Hobbit tours in Queenstown.

Discover and uncover the secrets of Lord of the Rings locations on the amazing Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour.

You get to visit various filming locations for the Lord of the Rings trilogy with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide who will bring the stories to life, share secrets about how locations were transformed into Middle Earth, and even let you re-live the action through your very own camera!

You handle and photograph over $15,000 worth of weapons and costumes and create your very own fantasy adventure film!

On this tour, experience the spectacular landscapes of featured films such as The Argonath (Pillars of the King), The Gladden Fields and The Ford of Bruinen. Learn about the history of gold mining while visiting the picturesque Arrowtown.

We travel in small groups for a personal and interactive experience. Enjoy a full commentary of the beautiful areas you will travel through and hear all the LotR stories and gossip!

Adult $199.00 (Aged 15+)

Child $125.00 (Aged 5-14 years)

What's included

Morning/Afternoon Tea and Snacks
Photos with Authentic Props
Copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!

Duration

4.5 hours

Location

Pickup from outside The Station info building on the Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets
25 Shotover Street
Queenstown. If you require a different pickup address this may be possible for an additional charge. Please phone us to arrange.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 5
Children under 7 years old are required to ride in a child seat, which may be requested in advance for $50

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

Departures: 8am or 1.30pm
Age Restriction: Children under 7 must have a child seat by NZ law. You are welcome to bring your own, or please note this in the special requirements field at checkout to arrange a rental.
Please Note:
- Pick Up: Outside the Queenstown Station Information Centre (corner of Shotover and Camp Street). If you require a different pickup address this may be possible for an additional charge. Please contact us to arrange.
- If you are bringing young children on this trip, please bring something to occupy them, like an iPad, just in case they are not as into the tour as you might be.
- Unfortunately, our tour does not cater for people in wheelchairs, as our buses do not have a specialised lift.
- There is some walking involved in this tour on dirt tracks and the like, please wear suitable shoes.
LOVE QUEENSTOWN COMMUNITY FUND:
At Trails of Middle Earth, were proud to donate 1% of all proceeds to the Love Queenstown Community Fund. Every adventure you book with us supports grassroots efforts to preserve Queenstowns breathtaking landscapes.

Available Bookings from 11 Feb to 24 Feb 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$99.50 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

Adult$159.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00

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Julia Wiegand from Germany wrote on 01 February 2026

Hervorragend organisierte und durchdachte Tour

Es war ein wundervoller Tag mit vielen interessanten Informationen. Absolute Weiterenpfehlung!!

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alexanderbagus from Germany wrote on 16 February 2025

Faszinierend, atemberaubend und höchst informativ

Eines muss man vorab sagen: Die Tour war hochprofessionell organisiert, gut strukturiert und profitierte enorm von Annie und ihrer hoch charmanten Art. Überpünktlich ging es morgens los, schon die Fahrt zum ersten Stop führte durch eine malerische Kulisse. Die Punkte waren für eine Halbtagestour gut gewählt, nicht zu weit auseinander und vermittelten einen guten Eindruck von den Drehorten. Sehr gut war, dass sich Annie nicht auf Herr der Ringe beschränkte, sondern sehr viel lokale Geschichte miteinfließen ließ. Dadurch bekam man für Queenstown und Umgebung nochmal einen sehr viel besseren Eindruck. 5 von 5 Punkten versteht sich hier von ganz alleine.

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aikel from Germany wrote on 30 January 2026

Highly recommended!

Want to have a nice half day searching for parts of Middle Earth? Book the tour!

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Joan Prads from Philippines wrote on 03 November 2025

Loved the tour

Beautiful views. Fun & very nice tour guide, Shane, & driver, Eby! Loved the scenic places and LOTR-middle earth experience.

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virginiem from Brazil wrote on 08 August 2025

Amazing tour, not only for LOTR fans.

Amazing experience. Each site we visited was so beautiful, and playing with the costumes was a plus. Even if you aren't a fan or have never watched the movies, you can book this tour and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Queenstown.

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