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Scenic Glenorchy Day Tours
Three half-day tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $56.76 to $125.56.
Scenic day tours from Queenstown to Glenorchy currently run from $56.76 to $125.56 per person, with three bookable options between 4 hours 10 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes. All three head out along the Glenorchy Road, and only one of them, the Half-Day Paradise Explorer, lists a stop at Paradise itself, weather and road conditions permitting.
Half-Day Paradise Explorer
4 hours 30 minutes · Altitude Tours
from $108.36 per person Check availability →
Budget Kiwi Special
4 hours 10 minutes · Queenstown Expeditions
from $56.76 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Glenorchy Day Tours Cost?
Prices start at $56.76 per person for the Budget Kiwi Special and go up to $125.56 per person for the Pure Glenorchy LOTR Half-Day. The Half-Day Paradise Explorer sits in between at $108.36 per person. All three tours offer free cancellation.
How Long Do The Tours Take?
Each tour runs roughly half a day. The Pure Glenorchy LOTR Half-Day and the Half-Day Paradise Explorer both last 4 hours 30 minutes, while the Budget Kiwi Special takes 4 hours 10 minutes.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
No tour includes a meal, so plan to bring your own food or buy something along the way. The LOTR tour has a minimum age of 5. Stops listed in itineraries, such as Bennetts Bluff Lookout or Paradise, depend on weather and road conditions on the day.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
For Lord of the Rings filming locations, the Pure Glenorchy LOTR Half-Day lists stops including Isengard Lookout and Twelve Mile Delta, with a maximum group of 11. The Half-Day Paradise Explorer lists 45 minutes at Paradise plus an hour on the Glenorchy-Paradise Road, in groups of up to 16. The Budget Kiwi Special is the cheapest option at $56.76, lists the Glenorchy Walkway and Mrs Woolly's General Store, and takes up to 19 people.
Compare The Three Half-Day Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Glenorchy LOTR Half-Day | 4 hours 30 minutes | $125.56 per person | ★ 4.9 (1,545) | Not included |
| Half-Day Paradise Explorer | 4 hours 30 minutes | $108.36 per person | ★ 4.9 (521) | Not included |
| Budget Kiwi Special | 4 hours 10 minutes | $56.76 per person | ★ 4.5 (76) | Not included |
