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Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington, New Zealand

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

We make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington’s city by driving up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The last LOTR instalment The Return of the King (2003), and the first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012).

Then it is off to Hobbiton Woods where the filming of his epic trilogy began. Home of the Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast; the location where the Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (“Get off the Road!”); the Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene; and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment.

Now we are off to the Weta Workshop in Miramar. for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour where you see how props plus weaponry are made and probably maybe meet artists at work.

At the Weta Cave see and have photos with Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s three Trolls.

The tour concludes with a drive around the bays back to the city

What to remember

Important info

Infants must sit on laps. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Stroller accessible. Most travelers can participate. Wheelchair accessible. Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pick up location which is the Port: 151 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field.. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Driver/guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Live commentary on board. Transport by air-conditioned minivan. GST (Goods and Services Tax). Guaranteed to skip the lines

What's not included

Gratuities. Bottled water. Coffee and/or Tea

Know Before You Go

Operating days

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Xplor Tours

Meeting Point

Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
******CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PORT IN THE DESIGNATED PICK UP AREA, YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO IN TO THE CITY******

Please select "Toll Aotea Quay" option as your pick up location and enter your ship name in the additional booking details.

Your pick-up time will be 45 minutes after the ship has docked (even if your ship has been delayed or arrives early) with 8.45am being the earliest pick-up time. For the convenience of other guests, please ensure you arrive at the tour area promptly as the tour may not wait for you. Look out for the Xplor Tours guides who will greet you.

NON-CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS:
Pick up times may differ from tour start times if there are multiple guest pick-up locations. We will contact you in advance of your tour with your estimated pick-up time if this is the case.

Ports

Toll, Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand