Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the famous Weta Workshop, where the films were created.
We are Wellington's original Lord of the Rings tour and have been operating since 2002. Formerly Rover Rings Tours [before Covid], Welly Rings Tours is proud to show you Wellington as Middle-earth. Our fans-turned-guides will share with you fascinating stories of the making of these movies that you likely won't hear anywhere else - mainly because some of our guides were actually there!
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LOTR FD for CRUISE PAX ONLY
Pickup included
What's included in Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Weta Workshop
Delve into the heart of Wellywood and visit the Weta Workshop, a physical effects workshop who created all the props, armour, weapons, costumes, miniatures and prosthetics for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit 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.
Mount Victoria Lookout
Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the harbour and city from the Mt Victoria lookout. Your guide will talk about the landmarks you can see from the top and help you take photos. Mt Victoria is always on the list of things to do in Wellington, so we thought we'd save you the trouble of walking up the hill to get there!
Embassy TheatrePass-by Only
Drive past the Embassy Theatre that was used to host two world premieres of the Middle-earth movies - The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey. Your guide will share stories and pictures of how Wellington was transformed literally into the middle of Middle-earth.
Inclusions
- Weta Workshop tour and a lunch feast fit for a Hobbit included in tour price
- Visit the best LOTR filming locations - Please note that no sets remain from the filming
- Pick up and drop off available direct from cruise ships - we've never missed a drop off
- Owned and operated by genuine fans, several of whom worked on the films
- Expert guides with film industry experience
- Guaranteed drop off back to Cruise Ship on time. We haven't missed a drop off in 15 years
- Bonus native forest walk in a 1000-year-old temperate rainforest
- Central Wellington pick up
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for participants with walkers or limited mobility
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Be aware that pick up may be arranged up to 15mins before or after the scheduled departure time. This will be communicated to you 24-48 hours before your tour. For anyone arriving by cruise ship, we can pick-up and drop-off directly from the port. Please select Cruise Ship Port when booking and advise your ship name. Please be ready at the main entrance of your hotel unless otherwise informed - some hotel pick ups will involve meeting a few meters away so we can stop safely. Please note that we can't pick up from every hotel or AirBnBs around the suburbs. If your hotel is not listed, enter your own pick up location and we will contact you to advise the best place to meet. If you are staying outside Wellington City and plan to drive into town, we recommend parking on Barnett Street next to Te Papa Museum.
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Pick-ups may be slightly later than the advertised start time depending on how many bookings we have. If joining from the cruise terminal, please be ready 15mins before the scheduled departure time.
