Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

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4.56

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Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

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Welly's Original LOTR HD

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Wellington's Original LOTR HD

Pickup included

22 December

Pickup included

Reviews

4.56

293 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

210

Disappointing Experience – Not What We Expected
Lilian X,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00
We were really looking forward to the half-day Lord of the Rings tour, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to expectations. The studio portion was underwhelming. While it’s interesting to see where some of the magic happened, we weren’t allowed to touch anything or take any photos—a restriction that wasn’t clearly communicated at the time of booking. That really took away from the experience, especially for fans hoping to bring back even a small memento. The visit to a filming location was also a letdown. Since the films relied heavily on CGI, being there without the set-piece didn’t feel very immersive or visually connected to what we saw on screen. To make matters worse, our guide - though friendly - was only a background extra in the films and didn’t bring much depth or storytelling to the experience. He also seemed rushed, hurrying the group along to make it to his next (full-day) tour. It felt more like a checkbox experience than a true fan journey. If you're a die-hard fan, you may still find some value, but we’d recommend looking into more in-depth tours with professional guides and better access. This one felt more like a missed opportunity than a Middle-earth adventure.
Great tour
Cheryl B,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fabulous day the guide was so informative. Loved the places we visited so awesome that we also went to places where Lord of the Rings was filmed. Loved the Weta workshop amazing.
Fantastic
Angela B,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was very thorough and Ross was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and had fantastic information. The excursion covered all major scenes and production involved with LOTR.
Wellington LOTR
Wendy R,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour. Natalie was fantastic and very friendly. The tour was very interesting and informative. Great to learn about Weta beginings. Views of Wellington were beautiful.
Weta tour
Graham J,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Natalie was our tour guide, she was very informative about the tour, we had an enjoyable day with her. Would recommend this tour.