Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Overview
Awarded City Balloon Tours Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top 10
of outdoor experiences Australasia and Top 1% of Experiences
worldwide for 2026.
Dress up as your favourite character & Feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breathtaking and magical landscape that inspired Peter Jackson’s film locations from The Lord of the Rings movies.
Ithilien, Isengard, Lothlórien Forest, Amon Hen!
Travel in small groups with epic guides who have a real passion and knowledge of the area. Take in the diverse landscape of ancient beech forest, braided rivers and glacier carved valleys.
We are a Local family owned company that offer the real experience. Operating since 2005!
We are one of the few companies that hold Department of Conservation Concessionaire permits to access Mt Aspiring National park.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Please message us at time of booking for a booster seat for kids between 5 & 7. No kids under 5 permitted.
- Live Commentary
- Umbrellas provided
- National Park fees included
- Dress up as your favourite character, LOTR costumes/ replica swords
- A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee
- Professional, friendly & local guides
Meeting Location
43 Camp Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bennets Bluff Lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Glenorchy Wharf
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Aspiring
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Isengard Lookout
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If you have mobility issues, such as requiring use of walking frame or stick, please contact us.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown?
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Activity code: C-76369P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Please message us at time of booking for a booster seat for kids between 5 & 7. No kids under 5 permitted.
- Live Commentary.
- Umbrellas provided.
- National Park fees included.
- Dress up as your favourite character, LOTR costumes/ replica swords.
- A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee.
- Professional, friendly & local guides.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If you have mobility issues, such as requiring use of walking frame or stick, please contact us.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Please message us at time of booking for a booster seat for kids between 5 & 7. No kids under 5 permitted.
- Live Commentary
- Umbrellas provided
- National Park fees included
- Dress up as your favourite character, LOTR costumes/ replica swords
- A light morning or afternoon tea , with cake, biscuits and hot tea & coffee
- Professional, friendly & local guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If you have mobility issues, such as requiring use of walking frame or stick, please contact us.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
