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Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
Wellington,
New Zealand
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
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.
What to remember
Important 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
What's included
Weta Workshop exhibition tour. Pick up from Central Wellington or cruise terminal. Local and professional guide. Native forest walk
What's not included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Wellington Rings Tours
Meeting Point
CRUISE SHIP TEMRINAL.
Cruise passengers joining us for a MORNING tour, please select this option and DO NOT GET A SHUTTLE INTO THE CITY. We can pick up and drop off directly at the dock.
Afternoon departures can be returned to this location.
Only Cruise passengers can be picked up here
Opposite Wellington Railway Station outside McDonald's. For people at Waterloo Backpackers or getting the train into the city
Located directly outside the Novotel Hotel. For people staying at Novotel, James Cook, Park Hotel, or Quest Atrium Apartments
Opposite the old Amora Hotel and very close to the i-SITE and bottom of Cuba Street. For people at Nomad's, West Plaza or anywhere on Manners Street
Located in the loading zone on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Wakefield Street. For people staying at Haka House, Cambridge Hotel, Bay Plaza, Ohtel, or Copthorne Oriental
For people staying at the Bolton, Sofitel, or Quest on Lambton
Located in the coach stop opposite Plimmer Towers and Travelodge Hotel. For people staying at Travelodge, Gilmer Terrace Apartments, or CityLife
Located outside the Mercure Abel Tasman Hotel. For people staying at the Mercure Abel Tasman, Trinity, Astelia, Willis Village, Boultcott Suites, Trek Global Backpackers, or Mercure Central City Apartments
Located on the corner of Grey Street/Featherston Street opposite the Noel Leeming store. For people staying at Intercontinental, Doubletree by Hilton, Quest 256 Lambton, Ibis, Quest on Johnston, or Quest on Hunter. We will either park on Featherston St or outside the Intercontinental on Grey St
Please meet us by the entrance on Cuba Street
For people at Marion Hostel, Liberty Apartments, Sojourn Apartment Hotel
For people at Ramada Apartments or U Boutique
Please wait by the three big boulders outside the main entrance of the museum. Can be used by guests of the QT Hotel
For people staying at TRYP, QT, or the Oaks
For people at Rydges or Wellesley Boutique Hotel