Description
To see the real Queenstown and its hidden gems you'll need to head off the highway and take the back roads on a 4x4 tour to discover a part of Queenstown you never even knew existed. Join Off Road 4x4 Queenstown four wheel drive tours and discover scenery captured on film for the Lord of the Rings. Maybe you're a wine connoisseur or simply looking to take in the beauty of the local region, we have a tour to suit you!
With friendly, knowledgeable and local guides you will learn all about the local area and its rich history, in small, personalised tour groups as your experienced driver navigates the off road terrain.
4 Wheel Drive Options
Lord of the Rings - Wakatipu Discovery of the Rings
Experience Middle Earth on this tailor-made trip for LOTR buffs! Your driver will take you through chapters of the trilogy's back drops including locations such as the White Mountains, Minas Tirith, Pillars of the Kings, Gladden Fields and Exodus of Edoras to name a few. With the off road vehicles you will discover the directors favourite hidden spots as your guide provides you with stories on the movies as well as commentary on the areas you are visiting. Even if you aren't a LOTR fan you will be astounded by the scenery of the Wakatipu Basin. As well as visiting these movie spots you will have the chance to see Arrowtown Village, stop at the Remarkables mountains viewpoint, cross Arrow River's multiple rivers and enjoy a short journey down Skippers Canyon.
Lord of the Rings - Glenorchy Discovery of the Rings
This tour starts with a jaw dropping journey along Lake Wakatipu to the tip if the lake where you will find the small township of Glenorchy. Pass through the sleepy town of Glenorchyd to the aptly named "Paradise" for a picnic lunch with a back drop of glacial lakes, ancient forest and mountain peaks from the LOTR trilogy. During the trip you will experience LOTR and the Hobbit locations including Isengard, Lothorien Forests, Ithilien Camp, Amon Hen and Misty Mountains as well as locations used for the movies Narnia and Wolverine.
Skippers Canyon
The canyon is the breathtakingly beautiful site of the 1860's gold rush. The area is still packed with relics, workings and astounding stories of man vs the elements. As you drive into the canyon you can't fail to notice the sheer vertical drops each side of the vehicle as your experienced driver takes you into the canyon, telling stories of the areas rich history. Your tour includes a scenic pinic lunch.
Wakatipu Wine Adventure
For the wine enthusiasts this is the tour for you. Combining the spectacular scenery of Skippers Canyon, Arrow Town and the Arrow River with a visit to two of the regions most notable wineries to end your tour with some wine tasting! You will also get the chance to view LOTR locations including White Mountains; Minas Tirith; Pillars of the Kings and more.
Private Charters
If you would prefer the exclusivity of a private charter you can book a private tour with a guide and design your own bespoke tour on a full or half day trip. Each vehicle can accommodate up to eleven passengers so this is an ideal option for people travelling in groups and with younger children.
Trip Includes
- Return transfers from central Queenstown accommodation
- Small personalised 4WD tour (max 11 per vehicle)
- Guaranteed forward facing window seats
- Informative & knowledgeable commentary from local guides
- Multimedia presentations on iPad with Chinese commentary
- Wine Tasting (Wakatipu Wine Adventure only)
- Picnic lunch (excluding Wakatipu Wine Adventure)
Duration
- Allow 4 hrs round trip from Queenstown
Departures
- 8.15am & 1.15pm (Wakatipu Wine Adventure 1.15pm only)
- Pick up from your hotel or central Queenstown
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Half & full day private charters are available & recommended with children under 7 years of age
- All vehicles are fitted with forward facing seats to give you the best views
- Wear sturdy shoes & appropriate clothing for weather conditions
- Don't forget your camera!
- For an action packed experience check out Off Road Adventures Quad Biking tours
Hey Chris, The cliff drive is only a very short portion of the tour they stay on that part about 15 minutes. The only way they would be able to avoid that part of the tour is if you booked it out as a charter, of course if there are other guests they will have to do the full tour including the cliff drive
Comment by: Alicia - Everything New Zealand on 20th Aug 17 at 11:54