Wellington Full-Day Lord of the Rings Tour with Weta Workshop and Mount Victoria
by Xplor Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$600Overview
This full-day Lord of the Rings tour in Wellington lasts about six to six and a half hours. It includes hotel pickup and drop-off by an air-conditioned minivan with a driver/guide who provides live commentary throughout the trip. The tour begins at Dry Creek Quarry, the filming location for Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith, where the group spends approximately 15 minutes. Next, the tour visits the River Anduin area, associated with the Fellowship’s journey to Amon Hen and the Gardens of Isengard, where Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring and Saruman’s orcs destroyed the gardens. This stop also lasts about 15 minutes. The group then travels to Rivendell, the home of the Elves, for around 30 minutes. Guests who wish can cross a swing bridge here. After Rivendell, there is a two-hour visit to the Weta Workshop. Visitors see how props and weaponry are made, watch artists at work, and view sets from Thunderbirds. The workshop features characters such as Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, and Bilbo’s Trolls. Following the workshop, the tour stops at Hobbiton Woods, where the trilogy was filmed. This 15-minute visit includes several film locations: the Mushrooms scene, Sam and Frodo’s Second Breakfast spot, where Hobbits hid from the Black Rider with the phrase “Get off the Road!”, the Race to Buckleberry Ferry scene, and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment. The next stop is Mount Victoria Lookout, where the group spends about 40 minutes viewing Wellington from above. The tour concludes back in the city at Courtenay Place, passing by the Embassy Picture Theatre, which hosted the world premieres of The Return of the King in 2003 and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2012. Lunch is not included but there is a stop for it; timing may vary, so flexibility is advised. Bottled water, tea, coffee, and gratuities are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dry Creek Quarry
The first stop is Dry Creek Quarry, the filming location used for Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here viewing the site.
15 min
River Anduin and Gardens of Isengard
Next is the River Anduin area, where the Fellowship traveled to Amon Hen. This stop includes the Gardens of Isengard, the place where Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring and where Saruman’s orcs destroyed the gardens. Visitors spend around 15 minutes at this location.
15 min
Rivendell
The tour then visits Rivendell, the home of the Elves. Guests have about 30 minutes here, and those who wish can cross a swing bridge.
30 min
Weta Workshop
The group spends about two hours at Weta Workshop, where props and weaponry are made. Visitors can see artists at work and sets from Thunderbirds. Characters featured include Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, and Bilbo’s Trolls.
120 min
Hobbiton Woods
Hobbiton Woods is the filming location where the trilogy began. Sites include a shortcut to the Mushrooms scene, Sam and Frodo’s Second Breakfast spot, the area where Hobbits hid from the Black Rider ('Get off the Road!'), the Race to Buckleberry Ferry scene, and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Mount Victoria
Mount Victoria Lookout provides views over Wellington. Visitors spend approximately 40 minutes at this lookout.
40 min
Courtenay Place and Embassy Picture Theatre
The tour finishes back in Wellington city at Courtenay Place, passing by the Embassy Picture Theatre, which hosted the world premieres of The Return of the King (2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).
Meeting point
The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre Bus Stop located outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Steet is the alternative pick up point if you are not arriving off a Cruise Ship or your Hotel is outside of the CBD pick up zone.
End point
The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre Bus Stop located outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Steet is the alternative pick up point if you are not arriving off a Cruise Ship or your Hotel is outside of the CBD pick up zone.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Wellington Full-Day Lord of the Rings Tour with Weta Workshop and Mount Victoria
by Xplor Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$600Overview
This full-day Lord of the Rings tour in Wellington lasts about six to six and a half hours. It includes hotel pickup and drop-off by an air-conditioned minivan with a driver/guide who provides live commentary throughout the trip. The tour begins at Dry Creek Quarry, the filming location for Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith, where the group spends approximately 15 minutes. Next, the tour visits the River Anduin area, associated with the Fellowship’s journey to Amon Hen and the Gardens of Isengard, where Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring and Saruman’s orcs destroyed the gardens. This stop also lasts about 15 minutes. The group then travels to Rivendell, the home of the Elves, for around 30 minutes. Guests who wish can cross a swing bridge here. After Rivendell, there is a two-hour visit to the Weta Workshop. Visitors see how props and weaponry are made, watch artists at work, and view sets from Thunderbirds. The workshop features characters such as Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, and Bilbo’s Trolls. Following the workshop, the tour stops at Hobbiton Woods, where the trilogy was filmed. This 15-minute visit includes several film locations: the Mushrooms scene, Sam and Frodo’s Second Breakfast spot, where Hobbits hid from the Black Rider with the phrase “Get off the Road!”, the Race to Buckleberry Ferry scene, and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment. The next stop is Mount Victoria Lookout, where the group spends about 40 minutes viewing Wellington from above. The tour concludes back in the city at Courtenay Place, passing by the Embassy Picture Theatre, which hosted the world premieres of The Return of the King in 2003 and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2012. Lunch is not included but there is a stop for it; timing may vary, so flexibility is advised. Bottled water, tea, coffee, and gratuities are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dry Creek Quarry
The first stop is Dry Creek Quarry, the filming location used for Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here viewing the site.
15 min
River Anduin and Gardens of Isengard
Next is the River Anduin area, where the Fellowship traveled to Amon Hen. This stop includes the Gardens of Isengard, the place where Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring and where Saruman’s orcs destroyed the gardens. Visitors spend around 15 minutes at this location.
15 min
Rivendell
The tour then visits Rivendell, the home of the Elves. Guests have about 30 minutes here, and those who wish can cross a swing bridge.
30 min
Weta Workshop
The group spends about two hours at Weta Workshop, where props and weaponry are made. Visitors can see artists at work and sets from Thunderbirds. Characters featured include Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, and Bilbo’s Trolls.
120 min
Hobbiton Woods
Hobbiton Woods is the filming location where the trilogy began. Sites include a shortcut to the Mushrooms scene, Sam and Frodo’s Second Breakfast spot, the area where Hobbits hid from the Black Rider ('Get off the Road!'), the Race to Buckleberry Ferry scene, and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Mount Victoria
Mount Victoria Lookout provides views over Wellington. Visitors spend approximately 40 minutes at this lookout.
40 min
Courtenay Place and Embassy Picture Theatre
The tour finishes back in Wellington city at Courtenay Place, passing by the Embassy Picture Theatre, which hosted the world premieres of The Return of the King (2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).
Meeting point
The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre Bus Stop located outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Steet is the alternative pick up point if you are not arriving off a Cruise Ship or your Hotel is outside of the CBD pick up zone.
End point
The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre Bus Stop located outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Steet is the alternative pick up point if you are not arriving off a Cruise Ship or your Hotel is outside of the CBD pick up zone.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.