Half Day in Middle Earth

Step into Middle Earth on this half-day Lord of the Rings tour departing from Queenstown. Journey through stunning locations used in the films, including The Ford of Bruinen, The Pillars of the Kings, and The Gladden Fields. Along the way, you'll also explore historic Arrowtown, the scenic Gibbston Valley, and Skippers Canyon Lookout. Travel in style and comfort in a LOTR-themed 4WD vehicle, specially designed for stress-free adventure across these magical landscapes.

To top it off, you will visit a huge collection of authentic licensed replica props and see original scripts and production call sheets. Morning or afternoon tea, depending on your chosen time, and snacks are included to enjoy while listening to fun behind-the-scenes stories and participating in insider movie trivia. This tour is a must-do for LOTR fans, nature lovers, and curious explorers alike.

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Inclusions

• Half Day guided tour

• Morning/Afternoon Tea and Snacks

• Photos with Authentic Props

• The largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props

• Copies of the original scripts and production call sheets

• LOVE QUEENSTOWN COMMUNITY FUND: At Trails of Middle Earth, 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

Time

• Departs at 8am and 1.30pm
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Duration

• This experience will take approximately half a day.

Departure Location

• This experience departs from outside the Queenstown Station Information Centre
• If you require a different pickup address this may be possible for an additional charge, so please contact the provider to arrange

What To Bring

• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Camera

Terms And Conditions

• Both the Operator and any Agent (including their respective employees, agents, officers and directors) exclude, to the fullest extent possible under law, all and any liability for any loss, damage or injury (whether direct or indirect or consequential, however arising) suffered by the Guest or any person associated with the Guest in relation to the booked activity.

• All activities have elements of risk and all guests undertaking any Activity do so voluntarily and at their own risk. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, all warranties, representations and implied terms are also excluded.

• The Operator reserves all rights to cancel any Activity at its discretion for (but not limited to) any of the following reasons:

• waterway, road or weather conditions;
• lack of numbers participating in the Activity;
• unsuitability of Guest(s) due to reasons such as age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication or any other reasons rendering a Guest unsuitable or - unfit to participate in the Activity;
• any other circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of the Operator.

• All Guests agree to adhere to any instructions in relation to the Activity from the Operator at all times.

Cancellation Policy

• Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
• Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
• Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements