Glenorchy & Paradise Explorer | Small group tour Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- A small-group tour to Glenorchy & Paradise, home to incredible scenery
- Visit Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit filming locations, with the chance to dress up in character
- A delicious Kiwi-style morning tea
- Travel in style in luxury Mercedes vans with unique onboard videos & complimentary water & Wi-Fi
- A local guide to share with you local stories & film history
- Departs from central Queenstown location
- Half day tour daily at 9am or 2pm
What to Expect
Join a magical journey to Glenorchy and beyond. Located on the north shores of Lake Wakatipu, this small settlement is full of character and charm, both of the local and Middle Earth variety. Visit all of the best local and secret...
Frequently Asked Questions
To drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy takes 45 minutes. However, on tour, it will be over an hour as your guide will stop at key locations so you can take in the ultimate views and learn about the area – it’s a fascinating part of New Zealand and well worth being guided.
Yes, there is a number of short bush and boardwalks throughout the tour. These are very easy on flat land and no longer than 1km each. These are also optional.
Yes, you can dress in Lord of the Rings costumes on tour, and there are a few locations that will make you look like you are in the movie. Your guide carries costumes and props on tour.
Although your guide has never seen Frodo, they've had a number of people on tour that attest to seeing Frodo in and around the Glenorchy pub. So keep your eyes out, and if you can, please snap a photo!
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Policies
- The tour requires a minimum of three people to operate
- The Operator accepts no responsibility for any loss or additional expenses arising from changes, delays or cancellations of the services provided
- All tours may carry a degree of risk, and that by...
- Cancellations within 48 hours of departure receive no refund as do no shows (missing the tour for any reason)
- If due to COVID enforced travel ban or lockdown, or if you are directly impacted by COVID (such as being identified as...
A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.