Lord of the Rings Tour

Explore the enchanting world of Middle-earth on our Lord of the Rings tour from Wellington, and see iconic filming locations full of natural beauty!

Tour Details

During the booking process, you can choose between two different tour options. At the designated time, we'll meet at your selected meeting point to visit the filming locations from The Lord of the Rings. Both tours include entry to the Weta Workshop and a guided tour of the studio.

Half-Day Tour (4 Hours)

As we leave Wellington, we'll head to Mount Victoria, passing by the Embassy Picture Theatre. Upon arrival, we'll go to Mount Victoria's lookout for views and explore Hobbiton Woods, sharing insights into the filmmaking process and memorable scenes.

Next, we'll visit the Miramar Peninsula and the Weta Workshop, with time for souvenirs at the Weta Cave. Our tour wraps up with a visit to the bay area that served as Rivendell.

Available times: Daily at 8:30 am, 1 pm, and 1:30 pm.

Full-Day Tour (8 hours)

The full-day tour includes a similar itinerary with extra stops. After the lookout, we continue to the Weta Workshop for a behind-the-scenes tour with an artist explaining the creation of props and costumes.

We then visit the Hutt River, known as the River Anduin, where major scenes were filmed. Lunch will be provided at a nearby café. Afterward, we will visit Kaitoke Regional Park, the filming location for Rivendell, and explore the Gardens of Isengard in Harcourt Park.

Available times: Daily at 8:30 am.