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First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith.
Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard -Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring, where Saruman’s Orcs destroy the gardens.
Rivendell home of the Elves, adventurous may cross swing bridge.
Lunch stop provided, please be flexible as timings vary. (Cost of lunch not included in tour price).
Weta Workshop seeing how props, weaponry are made, see artists at work and sets from Thunderbirds. Meet Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s Trolls.
Hobbiton Woods where trilogy began. Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast; Hobbits hiding from the Black Rider (Get off the Road!); Race to the Buckleberry Ferry King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment.
Mount Victoria Lookout to see views of Wellington. Back in the city Courtenay Place, the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The Return of the King (2003), first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012).
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pickup location which is the Wellington Cruise Ship Port: Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field.
PICKUP LOCATION MUST BE GIVEN AT TIME OF BOOKING: Default pickup location Wellington iSite Visitor Centre, if you do not know your hotel at time of booking. You can amend your pickup when you know your hotel, if it is located in the CBD pickup area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup included
Operated by Xplor Tours
137 reviews
jeanjacques l,
Feb 27, 2025
Our guide was very energetic and knowledgeable on the Lords of the ring saga. You have to be a fan of this to enjoy the tours. Overall good tours and good experience in the Wata worship. I would recommend.
Jeff H,
Feb 24, 2025
Very personalized tour with knowledgeable local guide with photos of films that relate to the sites.
Christina P,
Feb 15, 2025
It was fun, informative and Richard made us all feel like we were part of the making of the movie. Excellent driver, small group, a must see if visiting Wellington.
Shirley L,
Feb 15, 2025
A MUST tour for Lord of the Ring Fans. Richard the guide was incredible! Seeing and visualizing where they filmed was awesome.
Eric E,
Feb 13, 2025
Stan gave us an excellent LOTR filming site tour out of Wellingtin. The Weta Workshop tour is excellent and must be seen.
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