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Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown

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Uncover the beauty of the towering mountain ranges of Glenorchy and see famous movie locations on this half day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Step aboard a luxury all terrain vehicle and travel along the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu for some dazzling photo opportunities in Glenorchy. With GPS activated headphones, passengers can listen to interactive commentary from the driver about farming, Maori mythology and view the breathtaking sights that transformed New Zealand into ‘Middle Earth’ during the filming of The Lord of the Rings. The half day tour also includes a farm shed experience and sheep shearing demonstration as well as meet and greet with some of the cuddly creatures. Passengers can also see the native beech forest that makes Glenorchy an outdoor adventurer's playground during a visit to Paradise and Aspiring National Park plus enjoy an afternoon tea with refreshments. This half day tour departs Queenstown at 1pm and returns at 5pm so you can combine the tour with other Queenstown activities or enjoy a lazy morning sleep in.
Inclusions
* Accommodation pickup * Luxury 4WD Adventure * See Lord of the Rings Locations * Informative driver commentary * Hear the stories of Maori Mythology and Green-stone * Multilingual GPS themed commentary with individual headsets (English, Spanish and Mandarin) * Glenorchy town visit * Afternoon Tea and refreshments * Farm visit with a sheep shearing display and animal feeding * Paradise & Aspiring National Park visit * Photo stops along the journey
Highlights
* Sheep Shearing Demonstration and farm shed experience * Feeding the farm animals up close and personal * See the movie locations in Paradise * Visit the forests and mountains of Paradise * Hear the untold stories of Maori Mythology and history of this area
Time
* This tour departs at 1pm with accommodation pickups starting at 12.45pm and returns at 5pm
Location
* Main pickup location is at Athol Street Terminal * Accomodation pickup available, contact details to arrange transfer will be printed on your booking voucher
Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of purchase * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
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About Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
About Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
This half-day tour from Queenstown takes you to explore the stunning beauty of the Glenorchy mountain range and famous filming locations in a luxurious 4WD vehicle. You will travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with opportunities for beautiful photos in Glenorchy. Additionally, interactive headphones provide commentary on farm history, Maori legends, and the landscapes that transformed New Zealand into 'Middle-earth' in The Lord of the Rings films.
Why Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown is a must
Travel in a luxurious 4WD to access beautiful natural areas Visit famous The Lord of the Rings filming locations Experience a sheep farm, watch a sheep shearing demonstration, and feed animals Enjoy afternoon tea with beverages Convenient pick-up service from your accommodation and multilingual audio commentary via headphones
Top things to do at Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
Enjoy views of the mountains and the shores of Lake Wakatipu Take photos at Lord of the Rings filming locations Visit a sheep farm and watch a sheep shearing demonstration Feed farm animals up close Explore the native beech forest in Paradise and Mount Aspiring National Park Relax with afternoon tea and beverages Listen to Maori legends and local history from the driver's commentary
How to get to Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
Accommodation pick-up service is available. Please contact the tour operator as per the details in your booking confirmation voucher. The main meeting point is Athol Street Terminal.
Location of Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
The tour starts in Queenstown and travels to Glenorchy, Paradise, and Mount Aspiring National Park in New Zealand. The main meeting point is Athol Street Terminal.
Opening hours of Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
The tour departs at 13:00. Accommodation pick-ups begin around 12:45, and the tour returns to Queenstown at 17:00.
Facilities at Glenorchy Half Day Tour departing Queenstown
Luxurious 4WD vehicle Headphones with multi-language GPS commentary (English, Spanish, and Mandarin) Afternoon tea beverages Accommodation pick-up service
Know Before You Go
Booking confirmation will be received in the form of a tour voucher upon purchase. Please print your voucher and present it on the day of travel, or display it on your mobile device. Tour operator contact information will be provided in your voucher.