Full-Day Lord of the Rings Tour:
\r\nEnjoy an all-inclusive full day adventure in Wellington, the middle 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. Our experienced and highly knowledgeable guides with decades of experience between them will ensure you have a day to remember.
\r\nYou will start your journey by seeing the Embassy Cinema and learning about the extraordinary World Premieres of The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey on the way to the Mt Victoria lookout, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the harbour. Then descend into the forested slopes of the nearby Outer Shire, where you will follow in the footsteps of Frodo and the Hobbits as they find a shortcut to mushrooms and \"get off the road\" as they hide from the Black Riders before escaping to the Buckleberry Ferry.
\r\nNext, you head to the Miramar Peninsula and the film-making Mecca of Wellywood. This is the home of the famous Weta Workshop where you will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour in a specially designed, top secret tour space. A Weta artist will share the secrets behind movie-making and explain how the props, costumes, weapons and creatures were brought to life. You will have the chance to take some cool photos and pick up a souvenir or two, if desired.
\r\nFollowing this, you will venture out of the main City towards the Great River Anduin before enjoying a delicious lunch fit for a Hobbit at a nearby café.
\r\nFully energised after lunch, you will drive to a stunning 1000-year-old temperate rain forest that was the location of Rivendell. Here you will immerse yourself in the magical setting and learn how the area was transformed into the last homely house east of the sea. 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.
\r\nStarting the journey back to the city, you will visit the Gardens of Isengard where Gandalf rode to meet Saruman and where the wizards walked through the beautiful gardens before they were destroyed. You also pass by the quarry used to build the sets of Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith. You will return full of information and stories that will make your friends and family jealous.
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\r\nAbout Discover Wellington:
\r\nSmall city. Big stories. Wellington packs an extraordinary amount into a small city. Film, food, culture, nature and history are all within easy reach - from the heart of the city to the wild coastline beyond.
\r\nWhether you're a film fan, a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast or simply curious about the place, Discover Wellington will help you experience Wellington your way.
","go_terms_conditions":"Bookings essential. Subject to availability. Valid for admission type purchased. Single-person GrabOne bookings must join a tour departure with at least 1 other passenger booked. Please confirm availability with operator when booking. Child admission for ages 3–12yrs. Infants under 3 travel free but must be included in booking. Please advise if car seat is required. Allow approx 7.5–8hrs. Scheduled departure is 8.30am; departure times may vary with cruise ship schedules & Wētā availability. Bookings close 60 mins before departure. Pick-up available from selected central Wellington locations. Some guests may need to walk a few mins to suitable pick-up point. Please confirm pick-up point when booking. Pick-up may occur up to 15 mins before or after scheduled departure time. Tour duration depends on pick-up arrangements. Please provide contact phone number & email address for confirmation & updates, or contact the operator 24hrs before travel to confirm arrangements. Some filming locations are accessed via steep, unsealed paths & are unsuitable for guests with limited mobility. Vehicles cannot accommodate walkers, wheelchairs, mobility scooters or large luggage. Includes lunch. Includes Wētā behind-the-scenes tour, generally at the Wētā Group Tour Experience space rather than main Wētā Workshop building. Access to the working workshop is prohibited due to copyright & licensing restrictions. Photography prohibited during the Wētā tour. Includes a visit to Wētā Cave retail shop. Tours conducted in English. Itinerary & order of stops may change depending on availability. Tours operate in all weather conditions. Closed-toe shoes & jacket recommended. While stocks last. No refunds unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with any other offer.","@context":"https://schema.org"}