Duration: ** 4 hours

Timings ** 8:15am & 1:30pm

Operates: Year-round, conditions permitting

Walking: Minimal walking

Options: Standard: Max 6 guests per vehicle

Upgrade : Guaranteed window seat with max of 4 guests

** Private: **Exclusive vehicle for your group with max 6 guests

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure
through the spectacular landscapes surrounding Queenstown. View The
Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty Mountains, and look
across to Deer Park Heights, used for the Refugees of Rohan and Battle of the
Wargs scenes. Continue to Kawarau Gorge, filming location for the Pillars of
the Kings (Argonath), before travelling towards Arrowtown and Gladden Fields,
where the loss of the One Ring was filmed.

Then it’s time to head off-road. Follow a historic gold-mining road alongside
the Arrow River, crossing the river as you make your way towards the Ford of
Bruinen. Stop for morning or afternoon tea, try your hand at traditional gold
panning and learn about the history of the gold mining era. Then journey up
Coronet Peak and travel along the famous Skippers Canyon Road towards
Lighthouse Rock and take in spectacular panoramic views. Throughout the
journey, your local guide brings Middle-earth to life with behind-the-scenes
stories, filming insights and tales from the making of the trilogy.

Tour Highlights

• Visit locations Misty Mountains, Pillars of the Kings, Gladden Fields and
Ford of Bruinen

• Genuine off-road 4WD adventure and Arrow River crossings

• Traditional gold panning on the Arrow River

• Travel part of the historic Skippers Canyon Road to Lighthouse Rock

• Spectacular panoramic views across the Whakatipu Basin

• Behind-the-scenes filming stories from your local guide

• Morning or afternoon tea included

What’s Included

Travel in a 6-seater 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Drover, experienced local guide,
Lord of the Rings filming locations, off-road driving and river crossings,
gold panning equipment, morning or afternoon tea.

What to Bring

Water, camera or phone, sun protection, comfortable shoes and suitable
clothing

Pick up & Drop off

The main departure point is Nomad Safaris, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown,
with complimentary pick-up and drop-off also available from selected central
Queenstown accommodation.

Prefer to Explore Privately with a More Personalised Experience?

Book this experience as a Private Tour and enjoy exclusive use of the 4WD
vehicle and guide, private accommodation pick-up and a more personalised
experience for up to 6 guests.

Important Information

This tour visits filming locations rather than movie sets. The original sets
were removed after filming, but many of the landscapes featured in the trilogy
remain instantly recognisable. Minimum walking is required and guests can stay
in or near the vehicle at stops if preferred. Itineraries may change due to
weather, river levels, road or track conditions which may affect river
crossings or access to some locations. Please review our ****Disclosure of
Risks and Weather
Cancellation Policy
before booking.

Discover Queenstown with Nomad Safaris. Explore our full range of adventure
tours at www.nomadsafaris.co.nz