Wellington: Half-Day Lord of the Rings Locations Tour
Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington
Embark on a tour of the Lord of the Rings filming locations in Wellington. Visit the Mount Victoria Lookout, the Hobbiton Woods, and the Weta Workshop in Miramar.
This guided tour in Wellington explores Lord of the Rings filming locations, includes Weta Workshop access, and suits fans of the movie trilogy.
Highlights
- Explore Lord of the Rings filming locations around Wellington
- Visit Weta Workshop in Miramar to see prop and weaponry creation
- Take photos with characters like Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, and Bilbo’s three Trolls
- Drive past Embassy Picture Theatre, site of multiple movie premieres
- Stop at Mount Victoria Lookout for views of the city and harbor
Description
The tour begins at Mount Victoria Lookout, offering panoramic views of Wellington’s cityscape and harbor. It proceeds through Courtenay Place, passing the Embassy Picture Theatre, famous for premiering 'The Return of the King' (2003) and 'An Unexpected Journey' (2012).
Descend Mount Victoria to Hobbiton Woods, where key scenes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. Visit locations such as the Shortcut to Mushrooms, Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast, the Black Rider hiding spot ('Get off the Road!'), the Race to the Buckleberry Ferry, and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment.
Next, the tour visits the Weta Workshop in Miramar for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. See how props and weaponry are crafted, and possibly observe artists working. At the Weta Cave, guests can buy unique souvenirs and photograph life-sized characters including Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, and Bilbo’s Trolls.
The tour finishes with another drive past Embassy Picture Theatre, highlighting its role in the premieres of major trilogy films.
Includes
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at Weta Workshop
- Entry to Weta Workshop
- Photo opportunities with movie characters and props
- Drive past Embassy Picture Theatre
- Visit to Lord of the Rings filming locations on Mount Victoria
- Views from Mount Victoria Lookout
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, book in advance and bring weather-appropriate clothing. The tour operates in most weather conditions.
