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Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour (Half-Day)

Half-Day Lord of the Rings 4x4 Tour from Queenstown

By Nomad Safaris
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$248 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4x4 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 hours4h4h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$248.48 x 1 AdultAU$248.48
Total
Price is AU$248.48
Lord of The Rings 4x4 tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$262.29 x 1 AdultAU$262.29
Total
Price is AU$262.29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGold panning
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by 4x4 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 transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers 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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