Wakatipu Basin Lord of the Rings Tour
Explore some famous Lord of the Rings sites in the region surrounding Queenstown and embark on a **4WD safari** adventure, off-roading into remote areas of **New Zealand**’s backcountry journeying over Queenstown's most rugged terrain on this great value day tour. Its river crossings and breathtaking meadows – this is truly scenic adventuring at its best! Our 4hour Wakatipu Basin **Lord of the Rings Tour** takes you to The Remarkables, **Queenstown**’s majestic mountain range. These rugged mountains were used to depict various mountainous peaks throughout the film trilogy including that of the the “Misty Mountains”.
We then journey into the Kawarau Gorge to see more famous **LOTR film locations** before heading to the historical area of Arrowtown amping it up for some extreme off-roading! Travelling in specialised 4x4 vehicle we follow the historic gold mining road up to the beautiful Arrow River where you can try your hand at panning for gold! This **film location tour** combines a sightseeing safari and exhilarating off-road four wheel driving - a perfect mix for any adventure-seeking **Lord of the Rings** fan!
Explore LOTR filming sites on a Wakatipu Basin 4WD tour! See Remarkables (Misty Mountains) & Kawarau Gorge (Pillars of Kings). Expert guides share filming secrets & some tours offer hikes or themed vehicles. Live your Middle-earth adventure!
- Hotel Transfers from Queenstown
- Visit Lord of the Rings filming locations
- 4 hour scenic tour
- Morning or Afternoon Tea
- Gold Panning
- Extreme 4WD adventuring
- Generally suitable for all ages, but younger children should be accompanied by adults. Some locations may have specific age recommendations.
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities. Layered clothing is recommended to adjust to changing weather conditions.
- The tour may involve walking and light hiking, which might not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility or those using wheelchairs.
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