Lord of the Rings Glenorchy

A $5 NZD Fuel surcharge will be added per person at check out or final step of payment.

For true Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip where Nomad Safaris really does take you There and Back again. This scenic sightseeing tour includes recognisable filming locations and stunning natural scenery. The Glenorchy Safari of the Scenes takes you from Queenstown to Glenorchy stopping at breath-taking viewpoints. Enjoy dressing up with props from the movies and have a sword fight!

En route from Glenorchy follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard. This location offers stunning views of Mt Earnslaw. Heading to Paradise discover the location for the Forrest of Lothlorien. Leaving Glenorchy and heading towards Queenstown you will stop at 12 Mile Delta to explore the location of the Ithilien Camp. 

The Safari of the Scenes – Glenorchy also includes locations from Xmen Origins: Wolverine, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. 

Morning or Afternoon tea is included.

We are unable to offer pickups from the Hilton Hotel or Frankton for this tour due to traffic delays, please make your way to our Info & Track shop at 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown.

If your preferred date and time are unavailable, please feel free to contact us.

Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz

FAQ's

Private Charters

If you’d like a more private trip, you can book a whole vehicle for your group, our maximum group size is 6.

4 Pax max

Choose this option to guarantee everyone a window seat. A maximum of four passengers per vehicle, each guest enjoys their own window seat. This differs from our standard tours, which accommodate up to six passengers per vehicle, and do not guarantee a window seat throughout the experience. Please note, our guides always encourage seat rotation so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a different window view during the tour.

Will I see sets from Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit?

No. As part of gaining permission to film in the spectacular locations, the producers were required to dismantle all sets (except for Hobbiton in the North Island). Instead we specialise in showing you where specific scenes were filmed. Many of the movie locations are recognisable on our trips and your guide will give you insights into the stories behind them.

How long is the Lord of the Rings Tour?

4 hours. This makes it an ideal half day excursion.

Where do you pick up and drop off?

Your tour guide can pick you up and drop you at any central accommodation or information centres in Queenstown.

Is it possible to do 2 Nomad Safari trips in one day?

Yes, this is totally possible – we can drop you off after your morning trip to have lunch in Queenstown and then collect you at 1.30pm for your afternoon tour.

Is any walking involved on this tour?

Not a lot of walking is required. Clients have the option of staying in or near the vehicle if they wish at any of the stops on any of our tours.

What type of vehicles do you use?

6 seater 4WD Land Rover or Land Cruisers.

Which trip contains the most LOTR scenes?

If your main focus is to see as much LOTR scenes as possible we recommend our Glenorchy Lord of The Rings tour. This trip takes you to Glenorchy on a very scenic drive and takes in the Paradise Valley, where LOTR and other movies were filmed. Our Queenstown Lord of The Rings Tour (Safari of the Scenes) offers a good mixture of LOTR movie locations, stunning scenery and gold panning history.

What are your child rates/ child ages?

We have child rates available for our trips. Infants (0-3 years) travel for free on our tours and children (4-14 years) travel at a discounted price. Our 4WD tours in Queenstown welcome all ages; there’s no minimum age requirement. We can provide child and booster seats upon request at booking.

Important Information: Tour Itinerary Adjustments

Your safety is our top priority. In certain situations, it may be necessary to alter the tour itinerary due to conditions beyond our control, such as high water levels or adverse road conditions. This could mean we are unable to cross rivers or drive certain roads or drive the full length of roads like Skippers Canyon.

When booking, please understand that these adjustments may be required.

IMPORTANT Every adventure has risks — from changing weather to rough trails and physical challenges. Before you book, please review our full Weather Cancellation Policy and Disclosure of Risks.

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