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If you're a movie fan or lover of beautiful landscapes, take the opportunity to see film locations from 'The Lord of the Rings' films on this Middle-earth tour from Queenstown. You'll tour the countryside by 4WD and visit the locations where the Fortress of Isengard, Forest of Lothlorien and other famous Peter Jackson scenes were filmed. Discover why New Zealand is the movie directors' choice for film locations, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.
After pickup from your Queenstown hotel, enjoy a scenic drive by 4WD to
Glenorchy, passing instantly recognizable locations from The Lord of the
Rings films like Ithilien Camp, Isengard, Forest of Amon Hen and
Lothlorien.
Stopping at various viewpoints so you can take
photos, your driver will provide informative and interesting facts
during the drive, giving you a better sense of connection with the
surroundings.
Then continue to the rural region of Paradise,
approximately 12 miles (20 km) northwest of Glenorchy. Here you'll
discover the location of the Forest of Lothlorien and find a picturesque
village at the head of Lake Wakatipu known as the 'Gateway to
Paradise'.
On your way back to Queenstown, stop at 12 Mile Delta
to explore the location of the Ithilien Camp -- the no-man's land
between Gondor and Mordor.
Along the way, enjoy some light
refreshments and see filming locations from other movies like X-Men
Origins: Wolverine and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian!
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Tour Details Glenorchy Movie Locations Tour: The Lord of the Rings
