Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown (half day)
by Nomad Safaris
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$623.58Overview
This half-day 4WD tour follows locations used in the Lord of the Rings films around Queenstown. The tour starts by driving partway up Queenstown Hill to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights, which appeared in scenes with Rohan refugees and the Battle of the Wargs. Next, the vehicle travels to Kawarau Gorge, the site of the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath) filming. The journey continues along a historic gold mining road beside the Arrow River, crossing the river multiple times before reaching the Ford of Bruinen. At this stop, guests have the chance to try gold panning while enjoying morning or afternoon tea. The tour concludes with a drive to Skippers Canyon entrance, where panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and the canyon itself are available. The entire tour lasts about four hours and includes transport by 4WD with a driver/guide, selected hotel pickup and drop-off in Queenstown, and gold panning. Lunch is not included. The tour operates in all weather, so appropriate clothing is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Wakatipu
The tour drives partway up Queenstown Hill to a viewpoint over Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights. This area was used for scenes showing the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs.
10 min
Kawarau River
The vehicle travels to Kawarau Gorge, the filming location of the Argonath, also known as the Pillars of the Kings.
15 min
Arrow River
Following an historic gold mining road along the Arrow River, the tour crosses the river several times en route to the Ford of Bruinen. Here, guests can enjoy morning or afternoon tea and try gold panning.
60 min
Skippers Canyon Entrance
The tour proceeds to the entrance of Skippers Canyon, where panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and Skippers Canyon are offered.
30 min
Meeting point
Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.
End point
Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown (half day)
by Nomad Safaris
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$623.58Overview
This half-day 4WD tour follows locations used in the Lord of the Rings films around Queenstown. The tour starts by driving partway up Queenstown Hill to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights, which appeared in scenes with Rohan refugees and the Battle of the Wargs. Next, the vehicle travels to Kawarau Gorge, the site of the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath) filming. The journey continues along a historic gold mining road beside the Arrow River, crossing the river multiple times before reaching the Ford of Bruinen. At this stop, guests have the chance to try gold panning while enjoying morning or afternoon tea. The tour concludes with a drive to Skippers Canyon entrance, where panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and the canyon itself are available. The entire tour lasts about four hours and includes transport by 4WD with a driver/guide, selected hotel pickup and drop-off in Queenstown, and gold panning. Lunch is not included. The tour operates in all weather, so appropriate clothing is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Wakatipu
The tour drives partway up Queenstown Hill to a viewpoint over Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights. This area was used for scenes showing the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs.
10 min
Kawarau River
The vehicle travels to Kawarau Gorge, the filming location of the Argonath, also known as the Pillars of the Kings.
15 min
Arrow River
Following an historic gold mining road along the Arrow River, the tour crosses the river several times en route to the Ford of Bruinen. Here, guests can enjoy morning or afternoon tea and try gold panning.
60 min
Skippers Canyon Entrance
The tour proceeds to the entrance of Skippers Canyon, where panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and Skippers Canyon are offered.
30 min
Meeting point
Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.
End point
Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.