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Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch
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26 Nov
Wed
27 Nov
Thu
28 Nov
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Wellington's Original LOTR FD
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Highlights
Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the famous Weta Workshop, where the films were created.
We are Wellington's original Lord of the Rings tour and have been operating since 2002. Formerly Rover Rings Tours [before Covid], Welly Rings Tours is proud to show you Wellington as Middle-earth. Our fans-turned-guides will share with you fascinating stories of the making of these movies that you likely won't hear anywhere else - mainly because some of our guides were actually there!
Itinerary
Weta Workshop
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedDelve into the heart of Wellywood and visit the Weta Workshop, a physical effects workshop who created all the props, armour, weapons, costumes, miniatures and prosthetics for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Learn the secrets of movie magic on a behind-the-scenes tour by a Weta employee, who will explain the creative process behind bringing these films to life. You'll also have chance to take photos with various characters and weapons, as well as treating yourself to a souvenir or two, if desired.Mount Victoria Lookout
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy a stunning panoramic view of the harbour and city from the Mt Victoria lookout. Your guide will talk about the landmarks you can see from the top and help you take photos. Mt Victoria is always on the list of things to do in Wellington, so we thought we'd save you the trouble of walking up the hill to get there!Embassy Theatre(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeDrive past the Embassy Theatre that was used to host two world premieres of the Middle-earth movies - The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey. Your guide will share stories and pictures of how Wellington was transformed literally into the middle of Middle-earth.Mount Victoria
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDescend into the forested slopes of the nearby Outer Shire, where our expert guides will explain the process of film making and entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings movies were brought to life. You will follow in the footsteps of Frodo and the Hobbits as they began their quest to destroy the One Ring. You will see the "shortcut to mushrooms", "get off the road" and hide from the Black Riders before fleeing to the Buckleberry Ferry. You will have the chance to recreate some of the most famous scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring and make your social media streams go crazy!Aston Norwood Gardens
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy a feast fit for a Hobbit to recharge your batteries for more film locations in the afternoonPoet's Park
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee a section of the Great River Anduin as the Fellowship make their way to Parth GalenHarcourt Park Disc Golf Course
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHarcourt Park aka The Gardens of Isengard. Here you will see how this normal, everyday park was transformed into the scenes where Gandalf rode to Saruman seeking council and the wizards walked through the gardens discussing their situation. This is also where the orcs began felling the trees once it was revealed Saruman had turned to the dark side...Kaitoke Regional Park
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedKaitoke Regional Park, a stunning, thousand year old, temperate rain forest. This was used as the location for the beautiful Rivendell, the last homely house east of the sea. Here you will immerse yourself in the magical setting and learn how the area was transformed into Elrond's house, Frodo's bedroom and the bridge where Arwen and Aragorn share a kiss. You can release your inner Elf and snap a photo reenacting a famous Legolas image and then recreate the scene where Frodo leads the newly formed Fellowship towards Mordor by posing in front of the Rivendell gate tower which is the only Lord of the Rings replica structure in the whole of New Zealand outside of Hobbiton. You will also see a scene from the Fords of Isen, where Eomund was found by Eomer at the start of The Two Towers, and have a chance to cross a swing bridge and visit a giant 800-year-old native Rimu tree and learn something of New Zealand's flora and fauna.
What's included
INCLUDED
Weta Workshop tour and a lunch feast fit for a Hobbit included in tour price
Pick up and drop off available direct from cruise ships - we've never missed a drop off
Owned and operated by genuine fans, several of whom worked on the films
Expert guides with film industry experience
Guaranteed drop off back to Cruise Ship on time. We haven't missed a drop off in 15 years
Visit the best LOTR filming locations
Bonus native forest walk in a 1000-year-old temperate rainforest
Central Wellington pick up
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Review summary
Powered by AIWellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour is highly praised for its knowledgeable and friendly guides, who provide fascinating insights into the movies and Wellington's history. Reviewers enjoyed the detailed visits to filming locations, delicious meals, and the overall value for money. Highly recommended for LOTR fans and those wanting to explore Wellington.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for participants with walkers or limited mobility
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Address
Corner of Camperdown Rd & Weka St, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand 6022
Provider
Wellington Rings Tours