Scenic Glenorchy And Paradise Tours
Four half-day tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $56.17 to $124.26.
Four guided tours run from Queenstown to Glenorchy, priced from $56.17 to $124.26 per person and lasting 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. Two itineraries schedule time in Paradise itself, one for about 45 minutes and one for about 30 minutes, while the other two focus on Lord of the Rings film locations or Glenorchy walks. Weather and road conditions on the day decide the final routes and stops.
Bennetts Bluff Walk, Morning Tea
4 hours 30 minutes · Altitude Tours
Guided tour with morning tea.
from $107.24 per person Check availability →
Mercedes Van, 30-Min Paradise Stop
4 hours 30 minutes · Altitude Tours
Guided tour with morning tea.
from $105.28 per person Check availability →
Budget Kiwi Special
4 hours 10 minutes · Queenstown Expeditions
from $56.17 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do The Tours Cost?
Prices start at $56.17 per person for the Budget Kiwi Special and reach $124.26 per person for the Lord of the Rings Half Day, with the Mercedes Van tour at $105.28 and the Bennetts Bluff Walk tour at $107.24. All four are per-person prices for shared tours. All four also allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
How Long Do The Tours Last?
Three tours run 4 hours 30 minutes: the Bennetts Bluff Walk tour, the Mercedes Van tour and the Lord of the Rings Half Day. The Budget Kiwi Special runs 4 hours 10 minutes.
What Is Included And What Should I Check?
Pickup is not included on the Bennetts Bluff Walk or Mercedes Van tours, and the other two do not state pickup either way. Check your departure point before you go, since meeting spots range from Camp Street to the Athol Street bus stop.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
Pick by what matters to you: two tours schedule a stop in Paradise, about 45 minutes on one and 30 minutes on the other, while the Lord of the Rings Half Day builds its route around film sites such as Isengard Lookout and Twelve Mile Delta with no stop named Paradise in its itinerary. Group size and ratings also vary, from 11 guests and 4.9 from 1,543 reviews on the Lord of the Rings tour to 19 guests and 4.5 from 76 reviews on the Budget Kiwi Special.
Compare The Four Half-Day Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord of the Rings Half Day | 4 hours 30 minutes | $124.26 per person | ★ 4.9 (1,543) | Morning or afternoon tea |
| Bennetts Bluff Walk, Morning Tea | 4 hours 30 minutes | $107.24 per person | ★ 4.9 (518) | Morning tea |
| Mercedes Van, 30-Min Paradise Stop | 4 hours 30 minutes | $105.28 per person | ★ 4.7 (338) | Morning tea |
| Budget Kiwi Special | 4 hours 10 minutes | $56.17 per person | ★ 4.5 (76) | Not included |
