Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour | 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours

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Welly's Original LOTR HD
2 Adults x $102.14
$204.28
Approx Total
$204.28
Pickup included
Wellington's Original LOTR HD
2 Adults x $102.14
$204.28
Approx Total
$204.28
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Weta Workshop exhibition tour
  • Stunning views from Mt Victoria Lookout
  • Pick up and drop off available direct from cruise ships - we've never missed a drop off
  • Iconic filming locations including the famous "get off the road" scene
  • Owned and operated by genuine fans, several of whom worked on the films
  • Expert guides with film industry experience
  • Gratuities

Overview

Descend into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire, where our expert guides will entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings movies were brought to life. 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. Recreate some of the most famous scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring and make your social media streams go crazy! Then delve into the heart of Wellywood and visit the Weta Workshop, who created all the props, armour, weapons, costumes, miniatures and prosthetics for the Middle-earth 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.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Be aware that pick up may be arranged up to 15mins before or after the scheduled departure time. This will be communicated to you. For anyone arriving by cruise ship, we can pick-up and drop-off directly from the port. Please select CentrePort when booking and advise your ship name. Please be ready ... at the main entrance of your hotel unless otherwise informed - some hotel pick ups will involve meeting a few meters away so we can stop safely. Please note that we can't pick up from every hotel or AirBnBs around the suburbs. If your hotel is not listed, enter your own pick up location and we will contact you to advise the best place to meet. If you are staying outside Wellington City and plan to drive into town, we recommend parking at 230 Wakefield Street or at Te Papa Museum. Read more ā–¼

Itinerary

  • Embassy Theatre (Pass By)

    Drive 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 Lookout

    Enjoy 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!

    15 minutes

  • Mount Victoria

    Descend 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!

    1 hour

  • N/A

    Do a 'Behind the scenes' tour at Weta to learn about the many Famous movies they have made, including our favorite films 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Free Cancellation

February 10100% refund
February 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.5

259 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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