Lord of the Rings Tour

Explore the enchanting world of Middle-earth on our Lord of the Rings tour from Wellington, visiting iconic filming locations.

Tour Details

During booking, you can choose between two tour options. At the meeting point, we'll start our day visiting the filming locations from The Lord of the Rings. Both tours include entry to the Weta Workshop and a guided tour of the studio. Details for each tour are below:

Half-Day Tour (4 Hours)

We will leave Wellington, passing by the Embassy Picture Theatre, famous for hosting premieres of The Return of the King (2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012). We’ll visit Mount Victoria's lookout for views, and explore Hobbiton Woods, discussing filmmaking and memorable scenes.

Next, we’ll travel to the Miramar Peninsula and the Weta Workshop, discovering cinema secrets. At the Weta Cave, you’ll have time for souvenirs. We'll conclude with a visit to the bay area that served as part of Rivendell.

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

Full-Day Tour (8 hours)

The full-day tour follows a similar itinerary, with extra stops and insights. We will visit Weta Workshop for a behind-the-scenes tour led by an artist. Next, we'll explore the Hutt River, known as the River Anduin, from which iconic scenes were filmed.

We’ll enjoy a lunch at a nearby café with traditional dishes. Afterward, we’ll visit the Kaitoke Regional Park, serving as Rivendell, and explore the Gardens of Isengard in Harcourt Park. On our return to Wellington, we’ll pass by the Dry Creek Quarry.

Available times: Daily at 8:30 am.