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Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tours
Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tours
Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tours
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7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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About
Local guides will help you to explore the breath-taking landscapes of Middle Earth, Glenorchy and Paradise during this half day Lord of The Rings inspired tour. Visiting film locations from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, you’ll enjoy hearing behind the scenes stories, from decisions made by the director to amusing anecdotes about the actors. You’ll stand before such sites as Isengard, Ithilien, Amon Hen and Lothlorien forest; where you can play at being a star with our capes and swords, making for fun photos. As you travel along New Zealand’s most scenic highway from Queenstown to Glenorchy you will have the opportunity to stop and photograph incredible vistas as your guide shares insights with you. You will be as satisfied as a hungry Hobbit by the delicious picnic lunch we put on for in Mt Aspiring’s National Heritage Park. Savoury and sweet delights, hot tea & coffee.
Queenstown, New Zealand
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2023
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Pamela R
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Awesome tour for fans! Dan was very friendly and knowledgeable about the filming locations and the nature questions I threw at him. As A Huge fan I was geeking out at about everything he said. Weather was iffy but Dan switched up the tour to miss some of the bad stuff. LOVED THE DRESS UP!Would do all again!!
Written 3 December 2023
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Curiosity45932348295
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Dec 2023 • Family
Shane was a great guide! Very friendly, very knowledgeable about the lord of the Rings and the region, delivered the tour very well with enthusiasm. This is a great tour to do for lord of the Rings fans and with family.
Written 3 December 2023
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Robyn B
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
What a great trip! You get to see so many Lord of the Rings filming locations in half a day. I had Vicky as my tour guide, she was so knowledgeable, and having been an extra in the film we got a true insight into what it was like on set. You can’t beat that! Definitely recommend taking this trip of you’re a fan, totally get to indulge yourself!
Written 30 November 2023
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Sightsee11254495158
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Nov 2023 • Couples
After spending a month in NZ this still one of the absolute highlights of our entire trip. Dan our tour guide had a wealth of knowledge and was great at engaging with the group. The little nuggets of info and the odd quote that he slipped in really made the tour extra special and so worth it.
Not to mention the authentic replicas from Weta. Such a good tour. Can’t thank him enough for being a top bloke and top tour guide. Thankyou Dan.
Not to mention the authentic replicas from Weta. Such a good tour. Can’t thank him enough for being a top bloke and top tour guide. Thankyou Dan.
Written 29 November 2023
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Faridah P
Tauranga, New Zealand1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Francisco was very accomodating, friendly and has lots of stories to tell to every spots we encounter.
Written 23 November 2023
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Joanna G
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Our tour guide was Dan and he was so great! So enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour was beautiful and fun. Highly recommend! Small group made it super personal as well.
Written 22 November 2023
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Patrick S
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Nov 2023 • Friends
Overall great experience and great weather. The guide Tammy took us from Queenstown to mt cook, she did a great job guiding us and giving us tour information, plus had a great choice in music!
Shane also guided us from mt cook to Christchurch in a timely manner, he taught us much about the geology of the region including how the rock flour is what contributes to the blue color of lake tekapo. He also guided us in a timely manner and kept level headed, especially due to issues we had with the vehicle stalling and due to a personal event he had so kudos!
Overall very happy with the tour and both guides. My only comment is would it be possible to extend the tour duration 0.5- 1 hour longer? The walk at mt cook is beautiful and takes 3 hours to walk to and from. We had 3 hours to complete this, so I think building in that 0.5-1 hour into that stop would help allow us to walk at a slightly more leisurely pace. We were able to complete the walk and it was manageable, but we had to walk at a faster pace and only stopped briefly at the viewpoint to take pictures.
Shane also guided us from mt cook to Christchurch in a timely manner, he taught us much about the geology of the region including how the rock flour is what contributes to the blue color of lake tekapo. He also guided us in a timely manner and kept level headed, especially due to issues we had with the vehicle stalling and due to a personal event he had so kudos!
Overall very happy with the tour and both guides. My only comment is would it be possible to extend the tour duration 0.5- 1 hour longer? The walk at mt cook is beautiful and takes 3 hours to walk to and from. We had 3 hours to complete this, so I think building in that 0.5-1 hour into that stop would help allow us to walk at a slightly more leisurely pace. We were able to complete the walk and it was manageable, but we had to walk at a faster pace and only stopped briefly at the viewpoint to take pictures.
Written 21 November 2023
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Kirsten P
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Great tour, even if you aren’t a super fan of the LoTR movies, it’s a wonderful way to see the surrounding countryside of Queenstown. Our guide Shane was excellent, knowledgeable, engaging and fun, he made the trip extra special. I absolutely recommend this tour for all, easy to book, super scenic and interesting!
Written 19 November 2023
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Venture55662925733
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Even if you're not a Lord of the Rings fan I can highly recommend this tour - especially if you don't have a car. You'll get driven up to the edge of the southern Alps and get some breath taking views all day long. Very much recommend this!
Written 17 November 2023
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Mark P
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Nov 2023 • Family
Dan our tour director was fantastic in stopping and pointing out where Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed and he had a lot of behind the scene details how's and why's. Access to the private farm area at the end was great. The pictures of the film scenes and just where they were taken was superb. His enthusiasm for the films was what made it exciting. One of 2 or 3 best experiences in NZ. Thank
Written 14 November 2023
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dceagle2016
Da Nang, Vietnam2 contributions
hi, can you tell me which LOTR movies are based in the Glenorchy tour? I want to see the films before going on your tour!
Mary M
Cincinnati, OH65 contributions
All of them - the 3 were filmed at the same time while the crew was in the area. Not sure how they kept it all straight, but clearly they did!
Jaber A
Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia1 contribution
Hi There
How can i book a tour online? Currently, i am overseas
Regards
PureGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand5 contributions
Hi, Yes you can book online. Please visit our website and go to our booking page.
Thanks, Mark
timelessspell
Kassel, Germany
Hello :)
I would like to know how many stops there are during the tour and which locations/scenes can be seen exactly?
Thanks,
Teresa
PureGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand5 contributions
Hi Teresa, Thanks for your message. There are 7 stops throughout the tour. We visit 5 main LOTR locations, these are Isengard, Lothlorien Forest, Ithilien (Where Sam and Frodo see the Oliphants), Amon Hen and Fangorn Forest. We look across the lake and talk about 3 others, these are The Misty Mountains, Dunharrow and parts of Rohan (Where the Rohirrim refugees flee Edoras. Hope this helps. Thanks again and kind regards, Mark.
Christian Y
1 contribution
Hello we plan to book a trip on 27th. 4 adults and one toddler of 8 months. we are bringing a car seat for him. Will the ride be safe advisable for him? Will we all fit in one car? Also we plan to stay in a AIR bnb near town. Can we get picked up and dropped at our place?
PureGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand5 contributions
Hi,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Yes, the ride will be safe for your 8 month old. We take all ages on the tour. You would all be in one vehicle.
Yes, we pick up and drop off at all central accommodation.
Thanks again and kind regards,
Mark Holmes
Pure Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Tours
Cassandra A
4 contributions
Hello! Just booked the 8am tour :) Was wondering how many hours the tour is/ time we get back? as we plan to go hiking in the afternoon. Thank you!
PureGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand5 contributions
Hi, Thanks for your question. We leave at 8 am or 1 :45pm and tour is around 4 1/4 hours so you arrive back around 12:15pm or 6pm.
Judy B
Buderim, Australia60 contributions
Coming in September - would like to book family of 4 - can you tell me costs?
Thanks
PureGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand5 contributions
Hi, Thank you for your question. Yes the cost is $170 per adult and $90 for children (0-14yrs). Thanks again Trina
ReklawP62
Levin, New Zealand31 contributions
What does this tour cost and does it operate all year round?
PureGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand5 contributions
Hi,
Yes we operate all year round and the cost is $170 per adult.
Thanks
Lou B
Haltom City, TX5 contributions
Please let Tania know we will expect that when we come back we would like to see her dressed like a hobbit ! lol . Would add something magical to the tour hehe.
PureGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand5 contributions
Thanks Lou, I passed this onto Tania and it made her laugh :-)