Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of Middle Earth on a guided tour
- Visit iconic LOTR locations as you explore Glenorchy and Paradise
- Travel in small groups for a more interactive experience
- Pose with largest selection of licensed LOTR replica props
- Enjoy exclusive access to scripts and production material
Description
Step into Middle-earth on a half-day experience designed for those who want more than just a sightseeing tour.
Travel from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Paradise, visiting iconic filming locations such as Ithilien, Isengard, Lothlórien, Beorn’s House, and Amon Hen—but with a deeper level of insight and interaction than standard tours.
What sets this experience apart is its focus on immersion. Gain exclusive access to copies of original scripts and production call sheets, offering rare behind-the-scenes context that brings each location to life.
Take your experience further with the largest collections of authentic, licensed replica props available on any tour. Dress up, handle the gear, and capture cinematic photos that feel straight out of the films.
Enjoy a relaxed scenic journey along Lake Wakatipu, with a stop in Glenorchy to unwind with a hot or cold beverage in a spectacular alpine setting.
Led by knowledgeable guides who combine storytelling with film expertise, this tour is crafted to be interactive, detailed, and engaging from start to finish—ideal for travelers who want a richer Middle-earth experience.
Includes
Hot or cold beverage
Photos with licensed props
Copies of the original scripts and production call sheets
Excludes
For children under 7 please bring child seat or message us to arrange one at an additional charge
Important Information
- 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
If you have infants or children under 5 please select the private tour option
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
At Southern Trails, we’re proud to donate 1 % of all proceeds to the Love Queenstown Community Fund. Every adventure you book with us supports grass‑roots efforts to preserve Queenstown’s breathtaking landscapes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
