Wellington Lord of the Rings City Tour with Small Group

4 h
Small Group
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About this activity
This half day tour brings out the best locations in Wellington City and is the best way to see Wellington’s Lord of the Ring locations.

Around the city the tour takes in Courtenay Place and the Embassy Movie theatre where they had the world premier of LOTR: Return of the King and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Then it up to Mt Victoria for some magnificent views of the city and harbour, on the drive down a stop will be made at ‘Green Belt’ a forest location where you will walk through the forest to where several of the movie scenes were shot.

It is then off to ‘Wellywood’ the Wellington film studios and post production facilities, including the Weta Workshop. You will visit the brand new ‘Windows into Workshop’ exhibition. This is a guided tour of the physical prop-making and makeup side of the Weta studio.

There will be time to see the mini-museum & souvenir shop before being returned to the City or back to the Ship.
Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Weta Workshop
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Small group limited to 9 people
  • Regular departures are at 8.15am, however if your cruise arrives later there may be an afternoon departure at 1.15pm. For those arriving later, your pickup time will be confirmed at time of booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Features
Cultural
95% Tourism
95% Original
30%