Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour
We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we visit the location for the first day of filming. The 90 minute Weta cave experience is included in this tour & we check out some of the World Class movie facilities here in Wellingwood!
This tour is great fun for anyone, not just LOTR fans.
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Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all
Pickup included
What's included in Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Wellington
COLLECT Our journey starts by safely collecting all of our guests & getting onboard our vehicle. If you are coming in by cruise ship, we will collect you directly from the port. You do not need to get on a shuttle bus or head to the city as we are accredited to collect you as you walk off the ship. If you are being collected from your hotel then please wait in reception or just outside where you can been seen by your friendly guide. Sit tight, sometimes traffic (or people) can delay our arrival. If you are being collected from the iSite then pop out to the tour bus stop just outside/beside the iSite. Keep an eye out for Ka Rawe signage on the vehicle & we'll see you soon!
Embassy Theatre
What a beautiful cinema & plenty of history to go with this one too. The Embassy Theatre is located at the Eastern end of Courtenay Place in the shadow of Mount Victoria. It was thrust into the international cinematic limelight when it hosted the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on December 1, 2003. Nearly 120,000 people lined the red carpet along Courtenay Place to watch the procession of actors and filmmakers as they made their way into the theatre for the screening. The theatre also hosted the Australasian premieres of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. The theatre held a red carpet screening of Peter Jackson's King Kong in 2005 and the 2012 world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Mount Victoria
What about this for a view! Check out the best vantage point in our beautiful city. Breathtaking 360 degree views of the central business district, the harbour & the ocean to the south. Stunnnnning! Legend has it that Wellington harbour, originally a land-locked lake, was home to two large and very active taniwha (sea monsters). One taniwha forged a passage to the open sea creating the entrance to the harbour. The second, named Whataitai, tried a different route, became stranded and died. It is believed that Tangi-te keo (Mt Victoria) was named after the soul of Whataitai. Probably the best photo opportunity on the tour, our guide/host would be delighted to be your personal photographer for the day. What a beautiful city!
Inclusions
- Includes Weta Experience Tickets
- English Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend sturdy footwear with good grip
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters as we do head off road
- A little bit of off road terrain. Manageable for all fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
For those being collected off a ship, we'll get you at the port. Do not head in to the city. For collection from the iSite, head to the bus stop just outside the iSite & keep an eye out for our branded vans! For those being collected from a hotel, wait in reception or & we'll be there to get you
Meeting / End Points
- For collection from the iSite, head to the bus stop just outside the iSite & keep an eye out for our branded vans!
