Taking a tour to visit the iconic filming sites of The Lord of the Rings movie franchise is absolutely essential for any fan who’s ever dreamed of visiting Middle-earth. Various exciting options such as horse treks through Paradise just out of Queenstown and half-day four wheel drive tours through Skipper’s Canyon and Middle-earth enable diehard fans to relive scenes from the films and experience the astounding beauty off-screen. There are various filming locations on the North and South Islands.