Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

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Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Coronet Peak & The Remarkables Snow Centre 25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand In front of the station building on the corner of Camp St and Shotover St. There are wooden benches for waiting right where the buses pull up.
Attractions and Activities: Skippers Road (Free entry) We head to the Skippers Canyon Lookout to view New Zealand's "Most Dangerous Road". Not only a spectacular view but also a Lord of the Rings Filming location located further within the Canyon. We stop afterwards at the nearby Coronet Viewpoint to taking in the surrounding views of the Wakatipu Basin and navigate our journeys plan from a birds eye perspective. (These stops are weather permitting) 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Arrowtown (Free entry) Awarded New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award in 2020 and 2023. We learn about the gold rush history of this rustic yet charming village the seems to appear right out of the 1800's. We explore 2 Lord of the Rings filming locations a short walk from town, followed by morning or afternoon tea in this quaint village. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Gibbston (Free entry) Central Otago's Premier Wine Region. Here we visit an epic Lord of the Rings filming location learning stories of the production along with the winegrowing history. Here we also witness dare devils jumping from the world's first commercial bungee jump from the Historic Kawarau Bridge. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Lake Hayes (Free entry) We head to this picturesque serene lake, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains right out of Middle Earth. We spend some time here soaking in the serenity and playing with our Authentic Replica Props. Dress up as you favourite LOTR characters and weild lifelike swords, daggers, axes and helmets from your favourite fantasy trilogy! 25 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Lake Wakatipu Viewpoint (Free entry) We head to the breathtaking Wakatipu Lookout where beneath the towering Remarkables Mountains we have one last look upon this spectacular landscape that inspired the filming of the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. We point out several filming locations and take photo's from the locals best kept secret lookout, towering over the resort town of Queenstown. 10 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Coronet Peak & The Remarkables Snow CentreEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand In front of the station building on the corner of Camp St and Shotover St. There are wooden benches for waiting right where the buses pull up.


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.