See firsthand if Paradise Valley lives up to its name by prebooking this tour from Queenstown. Along with visiting movie locations used in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, catch views of the Dart River and Mt. Aspiring National Park. Take a few optional hikes, explore a trail above Diamond Lake, and stop by a sheep-shearing farm. During this guided tour, you’ll also get to ride a 4WD off the beaten path to see the area used as Middle Earth in LOTR.

Paradise Valley tour from Queensland
Capture spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, Diamond Lake, and Mt. Aspiring National Park
See enchanting landscapes used as film locations for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Get off the beaten track in a 4x4
Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Afternoon tea
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks, cookies & fresh fruit
Live commentary on board

Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch, a stop is made at a local bakery for you to purchase a bread roll, wrap or salad.

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Queenstown, Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island

Departure Time

9:00 AM

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 12 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Operated by Private Discovery Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Paradise Valley Full Day Tour?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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Great country side tour

Rakesh96, Sep 2018

This was an excellent tour!!! Charles --drove us thru the ridiculously breath taking and most beautiful places safely, We spent time for lovely scenic pictures and he shared with us the Lord of the Rings stories. The tour to the farm was great too. He showed us the native birds and the farm animals. Over all it was a great tour

Priceless moments! Our private day tour...

SENTHIL KUMAR S, Dec 2017

Priceless moments! Our private day tour with Eric on a 4WD to the Paradise Valley, diamond lake, the private farms at Mt. Earnslaw station, ISenguard, walking up the Routeburn track was simply fabulous...The 4WD drive up the slate quarry was the icing on the cake, something that cannot be done in a large group and vehicle and was spectacular. It was just our family and the guide and was a distinct experience that everyone must try. We snapped several pictures at the scenic locations where Lord of the Rings was filmed. Eric was awesome - patient and extremely accommodating without rushing the sightseeing and gave us insights on the various spots and trees. I still remember the Horopito spicy plant... In my opinion this private tour experience on a 4WD should never be missed by one!

Charles was an excellent guide? He...

Dunmired4, Dec 2017

Charles was an excellent guide? He took us way off the beaten path to areas with absolutely stunning scenery. What a great day!

Queenstown and the surrounding area...

Josh F, Mar 2017

Queenstown and the surrounding area are extremely picturesque and beautiful, and this tour allowed us to see these sights up close and personal. Through this tour, our guide was able to give us access to private farmland and take us to working sheep farms and sights that we wouldn't have been able to see through other tours. Fans of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies will enjoy this tour as well, as you will be taken to different film locations for the movies. Be prepared to be bounced around though. The terrain can be a little bumpy.

The best part was the flight the...

roger b, Mar 2017

The best part was the flight the vigorous walk for 7 miles hard but good the guide made it easy The lunch was a joke but the boat ride was great

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