Half day Lord of the Rings Tour
Price per person
Cancellation Policy
This service is not refundable. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
On the way we drive up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The last LOTR instalment The Return of the King (2003), and the first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012).
From the Lookout we make our way down Mount Victoria to the Hobbiton Woods where the filming of his epic trilogy began. This is the home of the Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo's Second Breakfast; the location where the Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (Get off the Road); the Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene; and King Theoden's Dunharrow Encampment.
Now we are off to the Weta Workshop in Miramar. Here you watch a short behind-the-scenes documentary that details the history of the Weta Workshop company, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour (entry included in your tour price) where you see how props plus weaponry are made and probably meet artists at work making props.(*)
At the Weta Cave you will be given the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and have photos with Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo's three Trolls, and characters from other movies that Weta has been involved in. We will arrange for you to act and pose (photo shoot) with the trolls and other props. This is fun and enjoyed by everyone.
The tour concludes with a drive around the bays where you will enjoy the delights of a "Rivendell Ripple" to cap off your memorable tour.
(*) Subject to Weta Workshop's format. Weta Workshop may change details without notice, but will be approximately the same as described here.
based on 40 reviews
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Service ratings
Tomas O.
Bien, con detalles
Buena elección si es tu primera vez en Wellington. Me quedé con las ganas de más tiempo en Wellington's. Se puede hacer tranquilo sin estar en estado físico. Un detalle: los asientos no son de lo más cómodos para un recorrido largo. Vale la pena, sabiendo lo anterior.
Olivia Z.
Good, with ups and downs. The guide was fine, if not memorable. Punctual and smooth, no hiccups. We used guided tour in english the whole time and it worked perfectly. My only complaint is that they did not warn us about all the stairs. A good option, especially on a first visit.
Javier S.
Una experiencia hermosa
Superó lo que esperábamos. Un día completo, salimos agotados y felices. El grupo no era enorme, lo que hizo todo más cómodo. Muy bueno que incluyera entradas para el tour del taller de Weta. El día que fuimos cerraron una atracción sin aviso previo. Gracias por el día que nos hicieron pasar.
Christopher F.
Would repeat in a heartbeat
We came away delighted. The return time was kept to the minute. Perfect for getting an overview, then going back to what you liked most. Not the cheapest, but justified. The guide knew exactly what to include, it never dragged. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Wellington.
Eduardo F.
Boa experiência
Boa experiência, com um detalhe que vale saber antes. Muito bom que incluía embarques no hotel. O roteiro é bem pensado, não repete nem dá voltas desnecessárias. Ficou um pouco longo na parte do meio.
Harry J.
Excellent from start to finish. Bring a light jacket, the weather turns quickly. Excellent guide with a deep knowledge of the local history. If we come back to Wellington, we will do it again.
Highlights
- Spectacular views of Wellington's city from the Mount Victoria Lookout
- Embassy Picture Theatre
- Weta Workshop in Miramar
Important
Mostly Foldup Wheelchair Accessible
Cancellation Policy
This service is not refundable. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Departure Point
Meeting point: i-Site visitors information centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 15 minutes prior to departure. Hotel pick-up is available from central city hotels.
Half day Lord of the Rings Tour in Wellington
