Tour Details
Description:
The Ultimate Lord of The Rings Locations Combo Experience!
Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds”, aka Tour guides, who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”.
Combine our morning Half Day in Middle Earth with a spectacular LOTR helicopter flight with our partner at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters. There is a 1 hour lunch break in Queenstown between the 2 experiences.
Please email us if you would like to combine the Heli tour with our ‘Full Day in Middle Earth’ or ‘Mavora Lakes Middle Earth Adventure Tour’ – these options would take place on multiple days
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters was involved in the filming of The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, with one of the pilots being principal filming pilot for those and other major movies.
Soar over the stunning Shotover River gorge, the iconic Ford of Bruinen, and glide above the awe-inspiring landscapes of Isengard, Lothlórien, and more. Land high on a glacier, surrounded by the majestic Misty Mountains, and feel the thrill of standing in the heart of the Redhorn Pass. With a second alpine landing, you’ll truly immerse yourself in these unforgettable movie locations.
Throughout your flight, you’ll receive a booklet to help you identify and learn about the famous filming spots. Whether you’re a Lord of the Rings fan or simply seeking an extraordinary adventure, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is sure to take your breath away.
Morning Tour – Visiting:
- Skippers Canyon, weather permitting
- Arrowtown
- The Gibbston Valley.
- LOTR locations such as:
- The Ford of Bruinen
- The Gladden Fields
- Pillars of the Kings
- And more!
Afternoon Flight
LOTR locations such as:
- Ford of Bruinen
- Isengard
- Misty Mountains
- Lothlorien
- And more!
Note:
If flight not running on the day, we will try to reschedule it on a different day or we will refund the portion of the flight.
What’s included
- Morning Tea (including a hot drink)
- Photos with Authentic Props – We have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props!
- We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!
- Transfer after your tour to Helicopter departure point
Love Queenstown Community Fund
At Trails of Middle Earth, we’re proud to donate 1 % of all proceeds to the Love Queenstown Community Fund. Every adventure you book with us supports grass‑roots efforts to preserve Queenstown’s breathtaking landscapes.
What’s not included
- Lunch
Required info needed/Booking Notes*:
- Pick Up: Outside the Queenstown Station Information Centre (43 Camp Street). If you require a different pick up address this may be possible for an additional charge. Please contact us to arrange.
- Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters will pick you up at the loading bay outside of the Queenstown I-Site / Happy Tours shop (36 Camp Street) at 1:30pm.
- If you are bringing young children on this trip, please bring something to occupy them, like an iPad, just in case they are not as into the tour as you might be.
- If you have infants or children under 5 and would like to arrange a private tour, please contact us directly.
- Unfortunately, our tour does not cater for people in wheelchairs, as our buses do not have a specialised lift.
- There is some walking involved in this tour on dirt tracks and the like, please wear suitable shoes.
- Please note: between January and June, due to the summer conditions such as snow cover changes exposing crevasses, we may not be able to land on a Glacier as our landing locations are limited. In such instances, you will always flyover the Glaciers, but we can’t guarantee a Glacier landing. Your pilot will choose the next best alternative such as landing close to the Glacier or opting for an Alpine landing, either of which will have spectacular views.
Duration:
4.5 hours tour + 70 min flight
Prices:
$1,164 per adult and $790 per child (3-11 yo)
Departure time:
8:00 am
Group Size:
8 people
