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Wellington's Original Lord of the Rings Tour - Full Day (incl Weta & lunch)
Join us on an epic Middle-earth adventure, exploring iconic movie locations in urban and ancient native landscapes that inspired Peter Jackson's cinematic masterpiece, Lord of The Rings, and delve into Wellington's rich movie history
Highlights
- Visit original Lord of the Rings movie Locations!
- Tour led by expert guides that will give the ultimate behind the scenes tour
- Enjoy a hearty Hobbit themed lunch feast!
- Explore Wellington's ancient native forest and wildlife that surrounds
Join us for an epic day in Wellington, Middle-Earth's hotspot, with our expert guides. Kick things off at Embassy Cinema, checking out premieres like The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey. Take in stunning views of the city and harbour from Mt Victoria, then make your way to the enchanted Outer Shire forest, reliving Frodo's journey.
Up next is Wellywood's home to Weta Workshop's movie magic. Get the inside scoop, snap pics with film faves, and snag cool souvenirs. Recharge with a hobbit-themed lunch by the Great River Anduin, catering to your food needs.
Head to Kaitoke Regional Park, a beautiful thousand year old, temperate rain forest and the Rivendell backdrop. Immerse yourself, grab Insta-worthy pics, and visit Fords of Isen where you can visit an 800-year-old native Rimu tree and learn about New Zealand's native plants. Take a picture in front of the Rivendell Gate Tower which is the only Lord of the Rings replica structure in the whole of New Zealand excluding Hobbiton. Explore Harcourt Park's Gardens of Isengard, catch Gandalf and Saruman's meeting spot, and follow the Orc path in Fangorn Forest.
On our way back we'll pass by Dry Creek Quarry, where your guides will share stories and pictures that bring Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith stories to life. We will bring you to your pick-up location, leaving you with fun memories and stories to bring home.
Whether you're a die-hard fantasy fan or just looking to revel in the beauty of Wellington, this tour is a must. Reserve your spot today and be part of an unforgettable journey!
Short on time and still need to get your Middle-Earth Fix? Why not check out the Half Day option!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$194.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
- Adult$289.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
- Adult$289.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
- Adult$325.00
- Child$150.00
- Adult$244.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
- Adult$289.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
- Adult$244.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
- Adult$289.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
- Adult$325.00
- Child$150.00
- Adult$244.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$150.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Jakob Borren from Netherlands wrote on 25 March 2024
Perfect tour
Great and very informative tour! Robbie was an amazing tourguide with lots of interesting stories from behind the scenes
airaa from New Zealand wrote on 20 October 2024
Amazing Tour!
Loved how it was organised, our tour guide was really great, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared for the group. Food was awesome too!
Alex from Germany wrote on 30 September 2024
Perfect Day
The day was just amazing. Robbie and Andrew were perfect guides having fun on the tour and talking about the subjects. Seeing the filming locations and learning about the scene making was super cool. The insights into the weta workshop are incredible especially for LotR fans but in general for anybody who like fantasy, sci-fi or horror movies.
From Wellington's Original Lord of the Rings Tour - Full Day (incl Weta & lunch)
Thanks for your great review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with us. Our whole team love what they do - sharing our stories of Wellington, nature, and Lord of the Rings!
Martyna Wilkonska from Poland wrote on 17 August 2024
Amazing experience LoTR whole day
Very nice and tour guide (16.08.24), very smooth pickup, friendly staff, beautiful places to see, very nice place to eat lunch.
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tacmichi from Germany wrote on 29 March 2024
Für Fans zu empfehlen
Für Fans zu empfehlen, für Nicht-Fans von "der Herr der Ringe" eher weniger. Warum? Die Tour startet per Bus, der einem nach Absprache auch direkt am Hotel in Wellington abholt. Schon geht es zum ersten Drehort - Doch auf Grund der Gesetze in NZ müssen Drehorte 100% zurück gebaut werden. Man sieht also bei den meisten Drehorte keinerlei Rückstände vom Film - es barucht schon Fantasie. Der Guide hält dabei Fotos der Szenen hoch und weist z.B. auf Bäume hin zur Orientierung, das hat sehr gut funktioniert und als Fan konnte man sich schon gut rein versetzen. Highlight der Tour bleibt jedoch der Besuch bei der Requisiten-& Design-Schmiede Weta! Der Lunch hat mich sehr positiv überrascht. Statt einem einfachen Standard-Snack ging es in ein gutes Cafe und man konnte von einer breiten Karte auswählen. Die Fahrt ging Mittags bis nach Rivendell, rd. 1h von Wellington, hier gab es dann tatsächlich auch den Torbogen von Rivendell etc. zu sehen. Als Nicht-Fan, bzw. wenn man die Filme nicht gesehen hat, dürfte einiges verloren gehen, dann ist es womöglich einfach zu schwer sich reinzufinden. In dem Fall sollte man aber nicht auf den Weta-Besuch separat verzichten ;-)