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Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

4.9 (18 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

About this activity

Explore the breathtaking Wellington landscapes that brought Middle-earth to life in Peter Jackson's iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. This exclusive tour offers film enthusiasts and fantasy lovers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the magic of Middle-earth, all guided by a passionate Wellington local who knows every hidden gem.

Your Adventure Includes:

Scenic Film Location Tour - Visit key filming sites around the stunning Wellington region that transformed into the world of hobbits, elves, and wizards

Gourmet Lunch Experience - Indulge in a specially prepared meal by Aaron, your French-trained chef, featuring local New Zealand delicacies

Weta Workshop Exclusive - Enjoy a 90-minute immersive experience at the legendary Weta Workshop, the creative powerhouse behind the films and home to visionaries Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor

Optional Cosplay Experience - Embrace your inner hobbit or wizard! Choose to dress as your favourite character (Gandalf, Frodo, and more)

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–11
Guide
English
Operated by
Kosher Tours & Travel NZ

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Guided Tour with LOTR fanatic
  • Included: Alcoholic beverages: 1 300ml beer or 200 ml wine per adult
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Tickets to Weta Workshop
  • Included: Entry to Rivendell

Itinerary

Visit the film locations for Helm's Deep, Minas Tirith and Mount doom. Observe from opposite on top of the Taita levy where Peter Jackson filmed in his backyard. Weta Workshop is your gateway to incredible film-making experiences in Wellington, New Zealand. From Lord of the Rings to Avatar: our Weta Workshop Tours reveals how we make the props, costumes, creatures and models from your favourite films. Blast off on our Miniatures Stage Tour to see the unbelievable Weta Workshop models and miniatures built for the remake of popular TV series, Thunderbirds Are Go! A cavern of creativity, the Weta Workshop Cave shop also boasts collectibles designed by the artists at Weta Workshop, prop replicas, apparel, jewellery, books and more. While you’re here, take a seat and enjoy a short documentary about the history of film-making on the Miramar Peninsula. KAITOKE REGIONAL PARK, LOCATED A 40-minute drive from Wellington, contains a treat for fans of Lord of the Rings. It is part of a region known as Pakuratahi, at the head of the valley of Te Awakairangi. The park also served as the set for Rivendell, hidden refuge of the elves, in the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings trilogy.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Poet's Park

  3. Akatarawa Forest

  4. Kaitoke Regional Park

  5. Mount Victoria

  6. Lyall Bay

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • By prior arrangement

End point

  • By prior arrangement

Pickup points

  • Travelodge Hotel Wellington
  • Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
  • Quest On Johnston
  • Bay Plaza Hotel
  • Te Puni Village
  • Willis Wellington Hotel
  • Adelaide Motel
  • Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
  • Newlands Court Motel
  • Liberty Apartment Hotel

and 73 more pickup points

By prior arrangement

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • No will be served alcohol if under 18

  • no one will be served alcohol while intoxicated

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 18 reviews
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