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

Name: Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown (half day)
Brand: Viator
Price: 183.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (329 reviews)

4.8(329)4 hoursEnglishBook 3 hours aheadQueenstown, New Zealand

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An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4WD action whilst discovering LOTR filming locations. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel an historic gold mining road, following the Arrow River, stop for an opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin.

Included

Gold panning
Transport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide
Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

Lunch

What you'll do

Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown, New Zealand
Travelling part way up Queenstown hill you get a birds eye view onto Lake Wakatipu and Deer Park Heights, which was used for the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs scenes.
10 min
Kawarau River
New Zealand
Head to the Kawarau Gorge where the filming took place for the Argonath, or Pillars of the Kings.
15 min
Arrow River
Queenstown, New Zealand
Following a historic gold mining road up the Arrow River you will cross the river many times to get to the Ford of Bruinen. At this point you can indulge in morning or afternoon tea and try your hand at a spot of gold panning.
1 hour
Travel to the entrance of Skippers Canyon where you will be offered spectacular
panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and into Skippers Canyon.
30 min

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
min 2 per tour for confirmed departure, min 4 on NZ public holidays

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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