1.Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · from $123Our pick

Small-group Lord of the Rings half-day tour from Queenstown with picnic stops, private Arcadia Station access, Mt Aspiring, and film-location walks.

“A must do for any Lord of the Rings enthusiasts. Not only was our tour guide, Amy, incredibly knowledgeable about movie info, she did a great job of showing off New Zealand’s beauty. We saw amazing vistas, private shooting locations for many films, and had a blast overall. Would not hesitate to recommend!”

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2.From Queenstown: Lord Of The Rings Tour to Glenorchy

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 4h 30m · from $124

Small-group Middle-earth tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy, film locations, Mount Aspiring scenery, costumes, tea, and photo stops.

“it was awesome. Decided a day earlier to do the tour (was lucky there was a spot left). Amy has been a wonderful guide. She was knowmedgeable and funny. Additionally to the background of the movies, the scenery was mesmerizing and honestly the drive along the lake has moved to my most favorite scenice drives on the first place. Thank for this great morning”

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3.4WD Lord Of the Rings Tour Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 314 reviews · from $167

4WD Lord of the Rings filming stops in Queenstown and Arrowtown, plus Arrow River gold panning and tea in a small group.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our Queenstown Tour. Jenny was very knowledgeable about LOTR and had lots of great stories to tell. She was also a really skillful driver, giving us an exciting cross-river 4WD experience across Arrow River and the snowy roads of Skippers Canyon. It was super fun!”

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4.Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown (half day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $190

Half-day Lord of the Rings 4WD from Queenstown with Arrow River gold panning, filming locations, and a small-group off-road adventure.

“This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide made it so special. He entertained us the whole time and we laughed so much. By the time the tour was over, we were all friends! He made me want to move to NZ. The views were incredible and riding the 4WD around the river made it seem like we were on an adventure. Will never forget this tour.”

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5.Half Day in Middle Earth – Lord of the Rings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $123

Tour Lord of the Rings filming locations near Queenstown in 4.5 hours, with small-group stories, licensed props, and script pages.

“Our tour guide, Annie, was fun and entertaining. We loved dressing up for photos and seeing the filming locations. Even though it poured rain, we loved our tour.”

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6.Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour – Glenorchy (half day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · from $190

Half-day Glenorchy Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown with 4WD filming stops, Isengard and Lothlorien views, and tea, cake, hot drinks.

“This was a great experience, especially for our 20+ year old daughter who is a big fan of the LOTR series. The four of us were on an exclusive tour with Rachel, the tour guide, in a 4WD. She drove us through some fantastic landscapes, identifying the various locations in which Peter Jackson shot the movies. It was exciting to imagine those on-screen moments amidst the real natural spectacle -- the beautiful lakes, the Remarkables mountain range, and the forest landscapes. Wish the tour had begun an hour earlier to account for the early sunset. Otherwise, full marks to Rachel for conducting this tour.”

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7.Lord of the Rings Locations Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 4h 30m · from $118Best value

Half-day Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown with film locations, licensed replica weapons, and film scripts plus local scenery.

“It was an absolute pleasure doing the tour with Eby! He told us so many details I did not know. And I would consider myself a diehard fan. Thank you so much, would 110% recommend!”

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8.Lord of Rings Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD (full day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $391

A full day 4WD Middle-earth route from Queenstown with movie costumes, hot drinks, lunch, and stops like Isengard and Arrow River gold panning.

“I did a whole day LOTR tour and really liked it a lot. Jordan and Jenny really took the time and showed all the LOTR spots. Driving around in a 4WD makes it much more exciting.”

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9.Full Day in Middle Earth – Lord of the Rings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $240

Full Day in Middle Earth from Queenstown, LOTR filming sites, replica props and production scripts, scenic drives, and a short hike.

“We did full day tour (you can opt for full or half day tours). First half of the day, with Ian of Trail of Lord of the Rings, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about all things Lord of the Rings (obviously a keen fan) and showed us some fantRead more”

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10.Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $679

Queenstown helicopter tour for Lord of the Rings fans, plus a glacier landing in the Misty Mountains. Small-group flight.

“These folks are professionals! What a strong start to my trip! We landed in a couple of amazing places which just took my breath away. I feel privileged to have landed atop a glacier, since they're melting, seize the opportunity! I came away Read more”

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11.Glenorchy: 4WD Lord Of the Rings Tour Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $167

4WD Glenorchy half-day from Queenstown, visiting LOTR filming locations, using replica props for photos, with Lake Wakatipu views.

“Our guide was very friendly and offered lots of interesting information. It was great seeing iconic locations and having our pictures taken with movie props.”

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12.Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $173

Full-day Lord of the Rings tour to Mavora Lakes from Queenstown, with licensed props and filming stops, plus seasonal Manapouri and Te Anau.

“Great Experience! The only drawback is the amount of time spent in the car, however the reward of what's at each stop is definitely worth it! Our guides were indeed LOTR nerds and gave us tons of great information about the scenic filming locations, behind the scenes facts, and so much more. Highly recommend to any LOTR fan.”

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13.Full-Day 4WD Lord of Rings Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 9h 30m · from $367

Queenstown 4WD Lord of the Rings tour with Middle-Earth filming spots, Skippers Canyon views, gold panning, and a café lunch voucher.

“Ryan was so funny and knowledgeable, we had the best day”

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14.Ex Queenstown: Mavora Lakes Middle Earth Full Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $220

A full day Middle-earth adventure from Queenstown to Mavora Lakes, Fangorn Forest, and more, with licensed LOTR props and live guiding.

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15.Private Lord of the Rings Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $744

Private Lord of the Rings half-day tour from Queenstown: film sites, licensed prop photos, tea, and a small-group drive to Middle Earth.

“Amazing experience through different locations from LOTR. They even have props so it's amazing to dress up and take pictures. Must do for LOTR fans. Our guide was also amazing.”

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