Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour in Wellington
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover the world of The Lord of the Rings on a half-day Wellington tour that takes you to filming locations and behind-the-scenes attractions. Perfect for fans of the films, this guided Wellington LOTR tour explores key spots from Peter Jackson’s movie trilogy, including Mount Victoria and Hobbiton Woods, as well as the studio behind the specials effect - Weta Workshop.
Start with a scenic drive through Wellington’s city centre, passing the Embassy Picture Theatre, which hosted world premieres for The Return of the King and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Your first stop is at Mount Victoria Lookout, where you'll be greeted with spectacular views of the city - New Zealand's capital. From here, your guide will take you through Hobbiton Woods, the filming location for Frodo and Sam's Second Breakfast, the Black Rider scene, King Theoden’s Dunharrow Encampment plus more!
Next, it's time to visit Weta Workshop in Miramar for a behind-the-scenes experience. Watch a short documentary on Weta’s work in film, see how props and weapons are made and meet some of the artists at work. The tour also includes a visit to the Weta Cave, where you can browse collectibles, take photos with Gollum and the trolls, as well as see memorabilia from other Weta productions.
With a fantastic mix of filming locations, movie insights and hands-on experiences, this half day Lord of the Rings tour in Wellington is a must for Middle-earth fans.
Location
What you need to know
- Scenic drive through Wellington’s city centre
- Visit to Mount Victoria filming locations (including Shortcut to Mushrooms, Black Rider scene, Dunharrow Encampment plus more)
- Entry to Weta Workshop for a behind-the-scenes tour
- Stop at Weta Cave for souvenirs, statues & movie memorabilia
- Photo opportunities with props & life-size film characters
- Pick-up & drop-off from central Wellington hotels or i-SITE
- Knowledgeable & friendly guide
- This experience runs for approximately 3.5 hours.
- This experience departs from Wellington iSITE Bus Stop, 217 Wakefield Street, New Zealand, 6011.
- The dress code for this experience is casual.
- Bring a jacket on rainy days.
- You may reschedule a tour up to 48 hours prior to your original tour date
- This experience has a maximum capacity of 11 participants per group.
- This experience operates in all weather
- Wheelchairs are not recommended for this tour.
- Suitable for all ages
- Child rates apply (2-11yrs)
- Infants under 2yrs travel free of charge. Please advise if travelling with an infant upon booking
- Tour runs in all weather, please dress accordingly
- A moderate level of walking is required at Mount Victoria
- Fold-up wheelchair access is available – please advise at booking
- Food & drinks are not included but can be purchased at Weta Cave
- Please bring spending money if you would to purchase souvenirs at Weta Workshop
