Nomad Safaris - Queenstown

The scenic Glenorchy safari offers breathtaking mountain and forest views along the shore of Lake Wakatipu towards Glenorchy and the Paradise Valley. Visit the filming locations for Isengard, the Ithilien Camp, Lothlorien & Fanghorn forest, and the Seat of Seeing/ Battle of Amon Hen, and many more. The route from Glenorchy follows the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard. Th...Show More

The scenic Glenorchy safari offers breathtaking mountain and forest views along the shore of Lake Wakatipu towards Glenorchy and the Paradise Valley. Visit the filming locations for Isengard, the Ithilien Camp, Lothlorien & Fanghorn forest, and the Seat of Seeing/ Battle of Amon Hen, and many more. The route from Glenorchy follows the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard. This location offers stunning views of Mt Earnslaw. Heading to Paradise, discover the location for the Forrest of Lothlorien. Leaving Glenorchy and heading towards Queenstown, you will stop at 12 Mile Delta to explore the location of the Ithilien Camp.

Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen, and more. Travel an historic gold mining road, following the Arrow River, stop for a refreshing morning or afternoon tea, and the opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin.

Our private Queenstown tours are simply unbeatable. Leave the coach and car hire trips behind and travel in one of our luxury 4×4 Land Rover or Landcruiser vehicles with your own kiwi chauffeur guide – have a friend show you around. We are a family-run business based in Queenstown. We offer discreet private Queenstown tours in the comfort you deserve. There are no time restrictions on our local...Show More

Our private Queenstown tours are simply unbeatable. Leave the coach and car hire trips behind and travel in one of our luxury 4×4 Land Rover or Landcruiser vehicles with your own kiwi chauffeur guide – have a friend show you around. We are a family-run business based in Queenstown. We offer discreet private Queenstown tours in the comfort you deserve. There are no time restrictions on our local tours, so you decide how long or little you wish to stay at each location. We will pick up from any Hotel or B& B in the area, so you can start your tour at your convenience and finish wherever you wish. Our luxury private tours are designed to maximize your experience of our country in whatever time you have available. Some suggestions for your itinerary: Skippers Canyon Pioneer Trail Arrowtown and The Wineries Routeburn Dart Wildlife Discovery Quad Bike Ultimate ATV Adventure U-Drive – The Nomad Safaris 4WD Experience

In addition to our fleet of real off-road vehicles we also have a range of 4* minivans and buses - ideal for wine or art tours, trips to Arrowtown or Wanaka, and airport or restaurant transfers. For large groups, we can increase our carrying capacity according to the needs of your group.

Nomad Safaris offers a complete 4WD tour into the historic Skippers Canyon.
The Nomad Safaris Skippers Canyon adventure is a half-day heritage tour that travels along the rugged and treacherous Skippers Road. As your guide navigates along this awe-inspiring canyon, you will visit many historic sites, such as the historic Skippers suspension bridge and the historic township of Skippers. Visi...Show More

Nomad Safaris offers a complete 4WD tour into the historic Skippers Canyon.
The Nomad Safaris Skippers Canyon adventure is a half-day heritage tour that travels along the rugged and treacherous Skippers Road. As your guide navigates along this awe-inspiring canyon, you will visit many historic sites, such as the historic Skippers suspension bridge and the historic township of Skippers. Visit the restored schoolhouse where you will gain a real insight into the local heritage through photos and histories of life in this tough environment. The British Automobile Association voted Skippers Canyon Road as one of the 25 most scenic roads in the world. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. This is an exciting adventure the whole family will enjoy. The Skippers Canyon 4WD tour departs from Queenstown, heading out towards Coronet Peak. As you head up the peak towards the entrance to this spectacular canyon, there are stunning panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin. After entering Skippers Canyon, we will travel to Lighthouse Rock, which gives a dramatic lookout over the entire canyon. Follow in the footsteps of many adventurers and discoverers as this historical winding road brings you to the historic Skippers Bridge, which provides a stunning photo opportunity. Carefully travelling over the bridge, the road continues into the historical township of Skippers. Long since abandoned, much of the original building still remains, waiting for you to explore it. Indulge in morning or afternoon tea at the Skippers School building.
Immerse yourself in the history of this stunning place as the restored schoolhouse divulges a wealth of information through photos and artefacts from the early days of this settlement. The cemetery nearby depicts a more gloomy and dangerous life for these gold prospectors. Returning along the road, you will stop at Deep Creek, where you can immerse yourself in the heritage of the local area by turning your hand to a spot of gold panning. Our trained guides will teach you techniques to successfully pan for gold on one of the richest gold-bearing rivers in the world. Some may also recognise spots along the Skippers Road as being featured in The Lord of the Rings.

For true Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip where Nomad Safaris really does take you there and back again. This scenic sightseeing tour includes recognisable filming locations and stunning natural scenery. The Glenorchy Safari of the Scenes takes you from Queenstown to Glenorchy, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints. En route from Glenorchy, follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming lo...Show More

For true Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip where Nomad Safaris really does take you there and back again. This scenic sightseeing tour includes recognisable filming locations and stunning natural scenery. The Glenorchy Safari of the Scenes takes you from Queenstown to Glenorchy, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints. En route from Glenorchy, follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard. This location offers stunning views of Mt Earnslaw. Heading to Paradise, discover the location for the Forrest of Lothlorien. Leaving Glenorchy and heading towards Queenstown, you will stop at 12 Mile Delta to explore the location of the Ithilien Camp. The Safari of the Scenes – Glenorchy also includes locations from X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

The perfect tour for those who want the thrills of an off-road adventure but also want to discover exciting Lord of the Rings filming locations. The Wakatipu Basin tour takes you to The Remarkables, which were used as various mountains throughout the trilogy, including the Misty Mountains. Travelling partway up Queenstown hill, you get a bird's-eye view of Deer Park Heights, which was used for the...Show More

The perfect tour for those who want the thrills of an off-road adventure but also want to discover exciting Lord of the Rings filming locations. The Wakatipu Basin tour takes you to The Remarkables, which were used as various mountains throughout the trilogy, including the Misty Mountains. Travelling partway up Queenstown hill, you get a bird's-eye view of Deer Park Heights, which was used for the refugees of Rohan and the Battle of the Wargs scenes. Travelling from The Remarkables viewpoint, we head to the Kawarau Gorge where the filming took place for the Argonath, or Pillars of the Kings. Leaving the Kawarau Gorge, the trip heads to Arrowtown, where the loss of The One Ring at Gladden Fields was shot. Near Arrowtown, you will experience a true off-road adventure. Following a historic gold mining road up the Arrow River, you will cross the river many times to get to the Ford of Bruinen. At this point, you can indulge in morning or afternoon tea and try your hand at a spot of gold panning. From Arrowtown, you will travel to the entrance of Skippers Canyon, where you will be offered spectacular panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin and into Skippers Canyon.