Half-Day 4WD Movie Locations
4 hours 15 minutes · Nomad Safaris
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Full-Day 4WD, Meal Included
Full Day Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown
from $382.23 per person
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- Duration
- 9 hours
- Meeting point
- Shotover Street, Queenstown
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Meal
- Meal included
- Run by
- Nomad Safaris
Overview
A nine-hour 4WD loop out of Queenstown, run by Nomad Safaris, built around Lord of the Rings filming locations and the country between them. You travel in a six-seater vehicle with a guide, heading out along the Glenorchy Road toward Paradise, then looping back through Skippers Canyon with stops at Twelve Mile Delta, the Kawarau Bungy Centre and the Arrow River. One reviewer said guides showed photos from the films at each stop so you could line up the shot with the real landscape, and another said the tour stayed interesting even for people who had never seen the films.
The day is not just locations. Gold panning at the Arrow River is included, and snacks with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies come as standard. Lunch is at a local cafe, chosen by the company, though one reviewer wanted a healthier lunch choice.
One reviewer said driving around in a 4WD made the day feel much more exciting. It is not wheelchair accessible, and mountain weather dictates what runs and what gets rerouted.
- Half-Day 4WD Movie Locations$185.23
- Full-Day Film Sites, No Meal$233.92
- Full-Day 4WD, Meal Included (this tour)$382.23
What's Included
Included
- Lunch (lunch at a local cafe)
- Snacks ( (including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies))
- Transport by 6 seater 4WD vehicle with your guide
- Pickup from selected central Queenstown accommodations
- Gold panning
Itinerary
- Meet or get picked upPickup from selected central accommodations is possible, phone the operator on 034426699 to confirm.
- Glenorchy Road driveThe route out of Queenstown follows the Glenorchy Road, a 10-minute stretch on the itinerary, heading toward the head of the lake.
- ParadiseAround an hour in the Paradise area, with free access and no admission fees.
- Twelve Mile DeltaA 20-minute stop at Twelve Mile Delta.
- Queenstown area stopThe itinerary lists 45 minutes around Queenstown.
- Kawarau Bungy CentreA 30-minute stop at the AJ Hackett bungy site.
- Arrow RiverAn hour at the Arrow River, where gold panning is included.
- Skippers CanyonA 30-minute stretch through Skippers Canyon before the day ends back at the meeting point.
GuideIncluded
PickupIncluded
What To Expect From The Tour
Nine hours in a six-seater 4WD, with mountain weather, cafe lunches and stops that are mostly short except Paradise and the Arrow River.
- Dress for change. The tour runs in most weather, so dress for changeable mountain weather. Bring layers, sun protection, comfortable shoes, water and a camera or phone.
- Food and drink. Lunch at a local cafe is included, plus snacks with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies. One reviewer wanted a healthier lunch choice, and the company picks the lunch spot.
- Small group feel. Six travellers maximum in one 4WD with the guide. Reviewers described guides as friendly and knowledgeable, and one said travelling by 4WD made the day feel much more exciting.
- Pace and stops. Most stops are short, 20 to 45 minutes, with longer time at Paradise and the Arrow River. One full-day reviewer felt the morning or afternoon alone would have been enough, so be honest with yourself about appetite for a long day.
- Film knowledge. One reviewer said the tour worked even for people who had not seen the movies, since the geography carries the day.
- Extras to know. Gold panning is included and every stop on the itinerary has free admission. Anything you do at the bungy centre beyond the listed stop is your own arrangement.
Common issues. The tour needs a minimum of two passengers to run, and four on New Zealand statutory holidays; if numbers are not met you get an alternative date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible. Weather can alter or cancel the route. One reviewer wanted a healthier lunch choice.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
Transport in a six-seater 4WD with your guide, pickup from selected central Queenstown accommodations, lunch at a local cafe, snacks including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and cookies, and gold panning. All stops on the itinerary have free admission.
Where Does The Tour Start And Is Pickup Available?
Pickup from selected central accommodations may be possible, but the operator asks you to phone 034426699 to confirm. The tour ends back at the meeting point.
How Long Is The Tour And How Big Is The Group?
It runs about nine hours. The vehicle seats six travellers plus the guide, so the group is capped at six.
Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?
Infant seats are available and most travellers can participate. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it involves a full day of travel in the vehicle, so consider that before booking.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels because minimum passenger numbers are not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What Should I Bring?
Bring water, a camera or phone, sun protection, comfortable shoes and clothing suited to changeable mountain weather. Layered clothing is wise since the day covers lake shore, canyon and river valley.
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