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Half-Day Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown

By Nomad Safaris
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $169 per adult
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Overview

An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4WD action whilst discovering LOTR filming locations. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel an historic gold mining road, following the Arrow River, stop for an opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin.

Activity location

  • Lake Wakatipu
    • Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 37 Shotover Street
    • 37 Shotover Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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Afternoon Departure
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Wakatipu Basin tour. Departs at 1.30pm, returns at 5.30pm

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30pm
Price details
$168.92 x 1 Adult$168.92
Total
Price is $168.92
Lord of The Rings 4WD tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Morning Departure: Wakatipu Basin tour. Departs at 8.15am, returns at 12.15pm.

Language options: English
Price details
$178.31 x 1 Adult$178.31
Total
Price is $178.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGold panning
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSelected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays

Activity itinerary

Lake Wakatipu
  • 10m
Travelling part way up Queenstown hill you get a birds eye view onto Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights, which was used for the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs scenes.
Kawarau River
  • 15m
Head to the Kawarau Gorge where the filming took place for the Argonath, or Pillars of the Kings.
Arrow River
  • 1h
Following a historic gold mining road up the Arrow River you will cross the river many times to get to the Ford of Bruinen. At this point you can indulge in morning or afternoon tea and try your hand at a spot of gold panning.
Skippers Canyon
  • 30m
Travel to the entrance of Skippers Canyon where you will be offered spectacular panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and into Skippers Canyon.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLake Wakatipu
    • Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE37 Shotover Street
    • 37 Shotover Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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