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EPIC Lord of the Rings Scenic film location tours, departing Queenstown twice daily Visit the stunning locations from Lord of The Rings.
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Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of The Rings Tour

We specialise in Glenorchy and Lord of the Rings locations so travel with the locals who have a real passion and knowledge of this area. Encounter Isengard, Lothlorien Forest, Misty Mountains, Ithilien, Amon Hen. Come away with the most amazing photos of some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. Locally owned and operated family business. Departs Q

ueenstown 8:00am & 1:30pm
Duration 4 - 4 1/4 hours

TO BOOK CALL FREE 0800 787 349
or BOOK ONLINE www.pureglenorchy.com

03/12/2024

Feels like summer here in Queenstown! ☀️ As the weather warms and the spirit of adventure comes calling, we invite you to join us on tour with our expert guides out to filming locations and scenic stops in the greater Queenstown area. 🧝🏻‍♀️🌱 We’ll follow along the shores of stunning out to Glenorchy and beyond!

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

02/12/2024

“I would have followed you to the end, my brother… my captain… my king.” 😭

A striking recreation out on tour of one of the most emotionally intense scenes in the whole

Join us to recreate your favorite scenes! Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

01/12/2024

The are in full bloom and beginning to approach the end of their season in . This shot features beautiful Precipice Creek which can be briefly seen on tour with us.🪻We also spy lupins along roadsides and riverbanks as we head out towards Paradise! Hurry and book your excursion into today if you want a chance at catching the last of the lupin bloom! 🙌🏽

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

30/11/2024

Do you recognize this scene from the ? 😁

Of course it’s our iconic first meeting with Arwen in as she catches Aragorn — searching for the athelas plant — “off his guard” 🌱⚔️

Dress-ups are always a magical part of our tour. Join us for your chance to recreate a scene from the movies at a real filming location with authentic replica swords!

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

26/11/2024

Action shot of tour guide Dan sharing the wonders of beautiful Arcadia Station, only accessible to visitors on Pure Glenorchy tours. We have exclusive permission to visit this stunning location, used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit films, and more! Join us to experience this incredible spot 🏔️

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

25/11/2024

Tour guide Dan in the woods of Lothlorien with Thorin’s sword, Orcrist, and his oaken shield! Join us on tour for your chance to dress-up in Middle-earth with real Weta Workshop replica swords! ⚔️

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

22/11/2024

“My business is with Isengard tonight!” 🌳

Epic vistas of Isengard at Arcadia Station! Enjoy our exclusive access to this spot when you take a scenic Lord of the Rings tour with us, departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

21/11/2024

“Not all those who wander are lost.” 🧝🏻‍♀️

Half-day scenic Lord of the Rings tours into Glenorchy/Middle-earth departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

20/11/2024

An iconic shirt at an iconic site! Thanks for coming on tour with us and visiting the filming location where Sam cooked up his beloved potatoes 🥔

Half-day scenic Lord of the Rings tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

19/11/2024

Did you know that Weta Workshop artisans meticulously designed and created over 48,000 individual pieces for the Lord of the Rings films? From iconic swords like Aragorn’s Anduril; to intricate armor crafted to suit each character’s cultural heritage; to prosthetics such as over 1,800 pairs of Hobbit feet for the four lead Hobbits alone!

Come on tour with us and experience a Lord of the Rings dress-up session complete with costumes and authentic Weta Workshop swords! Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

18/11/2024

From a Dúnedain Ranger to King of Gondor, Isildur’s heir lives… 👑

Join us in Middle-earth where we provide costumes and authentic Weta Workshop swords to make your Lord of the Rings dreams come true! Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

17/11/2024

We want YOU to come on tour with us to beautiful Glenorchy! 🌿 Embrace your own chance to dress up with costumes and authentic Weta Workshop replica swords as a Lord of the Rings character. Half day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

14/11/2024

“Run Shadowfax — show us the meaning of haste.” 🧙🏻‍♂️

We love nicknaming our white vans after Shadowfax as they carry us in safety and comfort through Middle-earth. But don’t worry — there’s no “haste” on Glenorchy’s winding roads; just a smooth ride with our well-trained guides, and occasionally some patience 😉

And at the end of the road, our guests enjoy our exclusive access to Arcadia Station (where this Shadowfax is pictured) for stunning vistas of the area used to portray Isengard and more. 😍

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

13/11/2024

Ah, what to do when you work in Middle-earth and you snap a picture of exactly NINE people out on tour at one of the filming locations…? 🤔😏

There is only one quote that will do. 😝

“Nine companions… you shall be the Fellowship of the Ring!” [cue music 🎶]

Ft. eight of our lovely guests with guide Aimee!

Join our Fellowship! (We don’t mind if it’s a bit bigger than nine 😉) Our expert guides can’t wait to show you some of the places where Tolkien’s magic was brought to life on the silver screen, all with the help of our handy visual aid of movie stills — so you can see exactly where it happened. 🧝🏻‍♀️

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

12/11/2024

YOUUUU… SHALL NOT... PAAAAHHHSSS!! 🧙🏻‍♂️

Letter for letter, that’s definitely how it was written in the script — right?? 😅

But seriously, please do come pass with us into Middle-earth during our beautiful spring/summer season 😉🧝🏻‍♀️ We want to see your best Gandalf reenactment during our epic dress-up session with authentic Weta Workshop swords! ⚔️

Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown with Pure Glenorchy ✨

10/11/2024

We’re getting excited for the lupine bloom here in Glenorchy! 😍 These special flowers bloom just once a year in south-central New Zealand as spring begins to warm into summer; we’re just spotting the first few now.🪻

Enter Middle-earth with us in the coming weeks for your chance to see these lovely blossoms among the spectacular scenery of Glenorchy.🧝🏻‍♀️ Half-day tours departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

09/11/2024

“When Spring is come to garth and field, and corn is in the blade,
When blossom like a shining snow is on the orchard laid,
When sun and shower upon the earth with fragrance fill the air,
I'll linger here, and will not come, because my land is fair!”
~ JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Spring is in full swing here in beautiful Glenorchy, and we are delighting in blossoms everywhere, more sunshine, and dodging the occasional rain shower! Enter Middle-earth with us on one of our exceptional scenic tours, departing twice daily from Queenstown 🌸🧝🏻‍♀️

08/11/2024

Dress up is always a magical part of our tours ✨🧝🏻‍♀️🧝🏽 These guests even recreated Arwen’s flight with Frodo!

Join us for scenic LOTR tours departing Queenstown twice daily, with Middle-earth costumes and official Weta Workshop recreation swords ⚔️

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Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 21:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:30
Friday	08:00 - 21:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 21:00

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+6434411079

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https://pureglenorchy.com/

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Recent epic dress-up successes here in Middle-earth! Join us on a half-day tour for your chance to cosplay a Lord of the Rings character, departing twice daily from Queenstown ✨

Our crew in an epic adventure yesterday with guide Vicky! Looks like amazing fun and some top quality dress ups. Thanks for coming folks! #queenstown #glenorchy #paradise #lotr #hobbit #nz

Who’s excited to see the magic of Peter Jacksons middle earth come back to the big screens? Big things coming for middle earth and we can’t wait! #lotr #gandalf #Peter #Jackson #peterjackson #movie #magic #moviemagic

A glimpse into the journey we are lucky enough to take every day. Truly spectacular views there and back again! 1/2 day tours leaving Queenstown twice daily, come and join the fellowship! #pureglenorchylordoftheringstours #queenstownnz #isengard #lothlórien #epic #z #epicnz

Want to be Gandalf for a day? Come join us in Middle Earth

Want to be Gandalf at the real filming locations from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit? Pure Glenorchy can take you! We are the only tour company with access to this location on the privately owned Arcadia Station in the Paradise valley.

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Welcome to Lord of the Rings Tours

We are a family team that is passionate about Lord of the Rings and Glenorchy! Both our guides and ourselves have a genuine love of the area and look forward to giving you an unforgettable experience.

Operating since 2005, taking pride in delivering a great tour every time. We specialise in Glenorchy and Lord of the Rings locations so travel with the locals who have a real passion and knowledge of this area. Visit the stunning locations from Lord of The Rings. Encounter Isengard, Lothlorien Forest, Misty Mountains, Ithilien, Amon Hen. Come away with the most amazing photos of some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. Delicious Complimentary Picnic Locally owned and operated family business. Departs Queenstown 8:00am & 1:45pm Duration 4 - 4 1/4 hours TO BOOK CALL FREE 0800 787 349 or BOOK ONLINE www.pureglenorchy.com