Safaris Queenstown

For true Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip where Nomad Safaris really does take you There and Back again. This scenic si ghtseeing t our incl udes recognisable filming locations and stunning natural scenery. The Glenorchy Safari of the Scenes takes you from Queenstown to Gl enorchy stopping at breath-taking viewpoints.
En route from Glenorchy foll ow 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 incl udes locati ons from Xmen Origins: Wolverine, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
If your preferred date and time are unavailable, please feel free to contact us.

Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz




Check out our Weather Cancellation Policy, Disclosure of Risks and FAQs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Please, read the following.
Outback New Zealand Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris) Disclosure of Risk for Four Wheel Drive
Tours.
Wakatipu, Glenorchy, Skippers Canyon, Macetown, Gold Seeker, Essential Queenstown,
Private Charter
We, Outback New Zealand, are committed to the protection of our employees, clients &
property from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of, the
business. We, Outback New Zealand, adopt health, safety, and welfare as a fundamental
business objective.
In meeting this commitment, management will comply with all legislative requirements and
take all practicable steps to:
● Provide a safe place of work, safe equipment, and proper materials.
● Activities are reviewed by competent staff (internal technical advisors).
● Establish and insist that safe work methods be always practiced.
● Provide supervision and training.
● Ensure employees and clients understand and accept their responsibility to promote a
safe and healthy place of work and are part of the safety management process.
● Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation.
● Prevention of serious harm.
● Continually improve.
Whilst we undertake all reasonably practicable steps to minimize, remove, or isolate risks
during our tours, it still exists as it does in everyday life.
Risks you may be exposed to during your tour include, but are not limited to:
• Motor vehicle accident including collision with other vehicles, stationary objects, or the
land, rollovers, or vehicle fires.
• Your own failure to heed safety warnings, both Verbal and Written
• Actions of other road users or members of the public which could cause harm.
• Risk of falling from alighting the motor vehicle.
• Risk of falling or injury due to uneven, loose, or slippery terrain.
• Risk of drowning.
• Risk of injury or death due to natural events such as Earthquakes, Landslide, Flash
Flooding, Treefall, Wildfire, Lightning, Blizzards, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Cyclones,
and any ongoing consequences of these events
Disclosure of Risk 4wd v 1.2 Feb 2024

The perfect tour for those that 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 part way up Queenstown hill you get a birds eye view onto 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.
If your preferred date and time are unavailable, please feel free to contact us.

Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz




Check out our Weather Cancellation Policy, Disclosure of Risks and FAQs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Please, read the following.
Outback New Zealand Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris) Disclosure of Risk for Four Wheel Drive
Tours.
Wakatipu, Glenorchy, Skippers Canyon, Macetown, Gold Seeker, Essential Queenstown,
Private Charter
We, Outback New Zealand, are committed to the protection of our employees, clients &
property from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of, the
business. We, Outback New Zealand, adopt health, safety, and welfare as a fundamental
business objective.
In meeting this commitment, management will comply with all legislative requirements and
take all practicable steps to:
● Provide a safe place of work, safe equipment, and proper materials.
● Activities are reviewed by competent staff (internal technical advisors).
● Establish and insist that safe work methods be always practiced.
● Provide supervision and training.
● Ensure employees and clients understand and accept their responsibility to promote a
safe and healthy place of work and are part of the safety management process.
● Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation.
● Prevention of serious harm.
● Continually improve.
Whilst we undertake all reasonably practicable steps to minimize, remove, or isolate risks
during our tours, it still exists as it does in everyday life.
Risks you may be exposed to during your tour include, but are not limited to:
• Motor vehicle accident including collision with other vehicles, stationary objects, or the
land, rollovers, or vehicle fires.
• Your own failure to heed safety warnings, both Verbal and Written
• Actions of other road users or members of the public which could cause harm.
• Risk of falling from alighting the motor vehicle.
• Risk of falling or injury due to uneven, loose, or slippery terrain.
• Risk of drowning.
• Risk of injury or death due to natural events such as Earthquakes, Landslide, Flash
Flooding, Treefall, Wildfire, Lightning, Blizzards, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Cyclones,
and any ongoing consequences of these events
Disclosure of Risk 4wd v 1.2 Feb 2024

The Nomad Quads base is just a 15 minute transfer from downtown Queenstown. Here, we will kit you out in protective clothing before your training begins. We ensure you are comfortable with operating a Quad - our guides recognise that riding a quad bike for the first time can sometimes be a little nerve-racking and we pride ourselves on making riding as fun as possible for ALL levels of experience.
Nomad Quad Safaris operate fully automatic 400cc quad bikes with 4WD ensuring an experience that is adventurous yet safe. Full training on the quad bike ensures that all levels are catered for. All weather waterproof clothing is also provided along with all safety gear in order to ensure a fun yet safe quad bike tour.
Nomad Safaris has exclusive use of Queenstown Hill ensuring that on your Quad Bike tour you get breath-taking panoramic views that are exclusively yours. Don’t forget your camera as the viewpoints provide stunning photo opportunities. As Nomad Safaris has exclusive use of Queenstown Hill this ensures access to a wealth of trails covering different types of terrain allowing a Quad Bike tour that is tailored to the ability of the group.
The Nomad Quad Safari is 3.5 hours in duration and all riders must be over 16 with a good command of the English language. A credit card bond is taken similar to a car hire procedure.
If your preferred date and time are unavailable, please feel free to contact us.

Important : get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz

Please be advised that quad biking is not recommended for expecting mothers or individuals with disabilities or physical conditions that may affect their participation, such as hearing loss, vision impairment, or loss of mobility.




Quad Bike Riding and Safety

Training and Safety Protocol:
To ensure everyone's safety, we offer training at the beginning of your quad bike experience. If you're unable to demonstrate safe riding or cannot communicate with our guides during the training in plain English, for your safety and the safety of others, we won't allow you to participate in the quad bike activity.
Alternative Options:
If you can't ride the quad bike safely, you have two options:
Partial Refund: We'll provide a refund of $50 for your quad bike activity and will return you to the Queenstown CBD.

Buggy Ride (driven by our guide): You can join the tour in our safer buggy option for no additional charge. Note our guide(s) will drive the buggy.

Credit Card Policy:
To cover potential damage to equipment in case of an accident, we require a credit card from all participants before the activity. This is to take a security deposit in the incident of an accident.



Check out our Weather Cancellation Policy, Disclosure of Risks and FAQs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Please, read the following.
Outback New Zealand Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris) Disclosure of Risk for Quad Safaris
We, Outback New Zealand Ltd, are committed to the protection of our employees, clients &
property from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of, the
business. We, Outback New Zealand, adopt health, safety, and welfare as a fundamental
business objective.
In meeting this commitment, management will comply with all legislative requirements and
take all practicable steps to:
● Provide a safe place of work, safe equipment, and proper materials.
● Activities are reviewed by competent staff (internal technical advisors).
● Establish and insist that safe work methods be always practiced.
● Provide supervision and training.
● Ensure employees and clients understand and accept their responsibility to promote a
safe and healthy place of work and are part of the safety management process.
● Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation.
● Prevention of serious harm.
● Continually improve.
Whilst we undertake all reasonably practicable steps to minimize, remove, or isolate risks
during our tours, it still exists as it does in everyday life.
Risks you may be exposed to during your tour include, but are not limited to:
• Motor vehicle accident including veering from the track, rolling or flipping the quad,
collision with other vehicles, stock, stationary objects, or the land, rollovers, or vehicle
fires, or mechanical failure.
• Your own failure to heed safety warnings, both verbal and written.
• Risk of falling or injury due to uneven, loose, or slippery terrain.
• Dangers associated with the working farm, including unpredictable actions of stock or
wildlife.
• Actions of other users of the property.
• Actions of other tour participants or members of the public.
• Risk of Drowning.
• Risk of injury or death due to natural events such as Earthquakes, Landslide, Flash
Flooding, Treefall, Wildfire, Lightning, Blizzards, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Cyclones
and any ongoing consequences of these events.
Disclosure of Risk Quads v 1.2 Feb 2024

Leading Queenstown activity operators Shotover Jet and Nomad Safaris, have combined to offer visitors an exciting Jet Boat and 4x4 adventure.

World famous as the ultimate jet boat experience, Shotover Jet has thrilled over 2.5 million people since 1970, and now it’s your turn! Take a unique breathtaking ride through dramatic and narrow canyons, and hold on tight for Queenstown’s only exhilarating full 360 ̊ spins. ‘Can you handle the canyons?’ with award winning Shotover Jet, The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride, and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular River Canyons. Experience a personalised adventure tour into the New Zealand backcountry with Nomad Safaris in their specialised 4x4 vehicles. One of New Zealand’s most established and awarded tour operators with over 25 year’s experience. With Nomad Safaris, you will explore the abandoned gold mining area of the Arrow River and some locations used in ‘Lord of The Rings”. Travel the rugged road and experience true off-roading as you explore the pioneer trails guided by the ‘professional adventurers’.

Climb on board a Nomad Safaris 4WD for a custom offroad tour in to the New Zealand backcountry. With Nomad Safaris you will explore the abandoned gold mining area of the Arrow River and filming locations used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Travel the rugged road and experience true four-wheel-driving as you explore the pioneer trails guided by the professional adventurers. Morning/Afternoon Tea and Gold Panning is included. Please note we only offer pick-up and drop-off to our shop Info & Track/Snow located on 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown.


Note: Please be aware that the availability for the jet boat tours is not shown as we are unable to access the Ngai Tahu portal directly from our website for the jet boat portion of this tour. As a result, all bookings will be pending until we reconfirm back to you.

Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz
Check out our Weather Cancellation Policy, Disclosure of Risks and FAQs


IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Please, read the following.
Outback New Zealand Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris) Disclosure of Risk for Four Wheel Drive
Tours.
Wakatipu, Glenorchy, Skippers Canyon, Macetown, Gold Seeker, Essential Queenstown,
Private Charter
We, Outback New Zealand, are committed to the protection of our employees, clients &
property from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of, the
business. We, Outback New Zealand, adopt health, safety, and welfare as a fundamental
business objective.
In meeting this commitment, management will comply with all legislative requirements and
take all practicable steps to:
● Provide a safe place of work, safe equipment, and proper materials.
● Activities are reviewed by competent staff (internal technical advisors).
● Establish and insist that safe work methods be always practiced.
● Provide supervision and training.
● Ensure employees and clients understand and accept their responsibility to promote a
safe and healthy place of work and are part of the safety management process.
● Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation.
● Prevention of serious harm.
● Continually improve.
Whilst we undertake all reasonably practicable steps to minimize, remove, or isolate risks
during our tours, it still exists as it does in everyday life.
Risks you may be exposed to during your tour include, but are not limited to:
• Motor vehicle accident including collision with other vehicles, stationary objects, or the
land, rollovers, or vehicle fires.
• Your own failure to heed safety warnings, both Verbal and Written
• Actions of other road users or members of the public which could cause harm.
• Risk of falling from alighting the motor vehicle.
• Risk of falling or injury due to uneven, loose, or slippery terrain.
• Risk of drowning.
• Risk of injury or death due to natural events such as Earthquakes, Landslide, Flash
Flooding, Treefall, Wildfire, Lightning, Blizzards, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Cyclones,
and any ongoing consequences of these events
Disclosure of Risk 4wd v 1.2 Feb 2024

Leading Queenstown activity operators Shotover Jet and Nomad Safaris, have combined to offer visitors an exciting Jet Boat and 4x4 adventure.

World famous as the ultimate jet boat experience, Shotover Jet has thrilled over 2.5 million people since 1970, and now it’s your turn! Take a unique breathtaking ride through dramatic and narrow canyons, and hold on tight for Queenstown’s only exhilarating full 360 ̊ spins. ‘Can you handle the canyons?’ with award winning Shotover Jet, The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride, and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular River Canyons. Experience a personalised adventure tour into the New Zealand backcountry with Nomad Safaris in their specialised 4x4 vehicles. One of New Zealand’s most established and awarded tour operators with over 25 year’s experience. With Nomad Safaris, you will explore the abandoned gold mining area of the Arrow River and some locations used in ‘Lord of The Rings”. Travel the rugged road and experience true off-roading as you explore the pioneer trails guided by the ‘professional adventurers’.

Climb on board a Nomad Safaris 4WD for a custom offroad tour in to the New Zealand backcountry. With Nomad Safaris you will explore the abandoned gold mining area of the Arrow River and filming locations used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Travel the rugged road and experience true four-wheel-driving as you explore the pioneer trails guided by the professional adventurers. Morning/Afternoon Tea and Gold Panning is included.
Please note we only offer pick-up and drop-off to our shop Info & Track/Snow located on 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown.


Please be aware that the availability for the jet boat tours is not shown as we are unable to access the Ngai Tahu portal directly from our website for the jet boat portion of this tour. As a result, all bookings will be pending until we reconfirm back to you.



Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz


Check out our Weather Cancellation Policy, Disclosure of Risks and FAQs


IMPORTANT
INFORMATION. Please, read the following.

Outback New Zealand Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris) Disclosure of Risk for Four Wheel Drive
Tours.
Wakatipu, Glenorchy, Skippers Canyon, Macetown, Gold Seeker, Essential Queenstown,
Private Charter
We, Outback New Zealand, are committed to the protection of our employees, clients &
property from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of, the
business. We, Outback New Zealand, adopt health, safety, and welfare as a fundamental
business objective.
In meeting this commitment, management will comply with all legislative requirements and
take all practicable steps to:
● Provide a safe place of work, safe equipment, and proper materials.
● Activities are reviewed by competent staff (internal technical advisors).
● Establish and insist that safe work methods be always practiced.
● Provide supervision and training.
● Ensure employees and clients understand and accept their responsibility to promote a
safe and healthy place of work and are part of the safety management process.
● Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation.
● Prevention of serious harm.
● Continually improve.
Whilst we undertake all reasonably practicable steps to minimize, remove, or isolate risks
during our tours, it still exists as it does in everyday life.
Risks you may be exposed to during your tour include, but are not limited to:
• Motor vehicle accident including collision with other vehicles, stationary objects, or the
land, rollovers, or vehicle fires.
• Your own failure to heed safety warnings, both Verbal and Written
• Actions of other road users or members of the public which could cause harm.
• Risk of falling from alighting the motor vehicle.
• Risk of falling or injury due to uneven, loose, or slippery terrain.
• Risk of drowning.
• Risk of injury or death due to natural events such as Earthquakes, Landslide, Flash
Flooding, Treefall, Wildfire, Lightning, Blizzards, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Cyclones,
and any ongoing consequences of these events
Disclosure of Risk 4wd v 1.2 Feb 2024

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.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.



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.

If your preferred date and time are unavailable, please feel free to contact us.

Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz




Check out our Weather Cancellation Policy, Disclosure of Risks and FAQs
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Please, read the following.

Outback New Zealand Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris) Disclosure of Risk for Four Wheel Drive
Tours.
Wakatipu, Glenorchy, Skippers Canyon, Macetown, Gold Seeker, Essential Queenstown,
Private Charter
We, Outback New Zealand, are committed to the protection of our employees, clients &
property from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of, the
business. We, Outback New Zealand, adopt health, safety, and welfare as a fundamental
business objective.
In meeting this commitment, management will comply with all legislative requirements and
take all practicable steps to:
● Provide a safe place of work, safe equipment, and proper materials.
● Activities are reviewed by competent staff (internal technical advisors).
● Establish and insist that safe work methods be always practiced.
● Provide supervision and training.
● Ensure employees and clients understand and accept their responsibility to promote a
safe and healthy place of work and are part of the safety management process.
● Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation.
● Prevention of serious harm.
● Continually improve.
Whilst we undertake all reasonably practicable steps to minimize, remove, or isolate risks
during our tours, it still exists as it does in everyday life.
Risks you may be exposed to during your tour include, but are not limited to:
• Motor vehicle accident including collision with other vehicles, stationary objects, or the
land, rollovers, or vehicle fires.
• Your own failure to heed safety warnings, both Verbal and Written
• Actions of other road users or members of the public which could cause harm.
• Risk of falling from alighting the motor vehicle.
• Risk of falling or injury due to uneven, loose, or slippery terrain.
• Risk of drowning.
• Risk of injury or death due to natural events such as Earthquakes, Landslide, Flash
Flooding, Treefall, Wildfire, Lightning, Blizzards, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Cyclones,
and any ongoing consequences of these events
Disclosure of Risk 4wd v 1.2 Feb 2024