Half Day Lord of The Rings Tour: Mt Victoria, Hobbiton Woods and Weta Workshop丨Wellington City View, Scenic Bay Drive and Behind-the-Scenes Fun
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Tour Code: 743493
$143.13 per person
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Departure CityWellington
End CityWellington
Duration3 hours
LanguageEnglish Live
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeSmall Group
Highlights
• Spectacular views from Mount Victoria Lookout
• Visit iconic Hobbiton filming locations
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Weta Workshop
• Fun photo opportunities with movie props and characters
• Scenic drive along Wellington's bays with a Rivendell Ripple treat
• Visit iconic Hobbiton filming locations
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Weta Workshop
• Fun photo opportunities with movie props and characters
• Scenic drive along Wellington's bays with a Rivendell Ripple treat
Itinerary
From your hotel or i-Site we will make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington's city and harbour. Have your cameras ready!
On the way we drive up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The last LOTR instalment The Return of the King (2003), and the first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012). From the Lookout we make our way down Mount Victoria to the Hobbiton Woods where the filming of his epic trilogy began. This is the home of the Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo's Second Breakfast; the location where the Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (“Get off the Road!”); the Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene; and King Théoden's Dunharrow Encampment.
Now we are off to the Weta Workshop in Miramar. Here you watch a short behind-the-scenes documentary that details the history of the Weta Workshop company, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour (entry included in your tour price) where you see how props plus weaponry are made and probably meet artists at work making props.
(*) At the Weta Cave you will be given the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and have photos with Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo's three Trolls, and characters from other movies that Weta has been involved in. We will arrange for you to act and pose (photo shoot) with the trolls and other props. This is fun and enjoyed by everyone. The tour concludes with a drive around the bays where you will enjoy the delights of a 'Rivendell Ripple'to cap off your memorable tour.
(*) Subject to Weta Workshop's format. Weta Workshop may change details without notice, but will be approximately the same as described here.
On the way we drive up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The last LOTR instalment The Return of the King (2003), and the first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012). From the Lookout we make our way down Mount Victoria to the Hobbiton Woods where the filming of his epic trilogy began. This is the home of the Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo's Second Breakfast; the location where the Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (“Get off the Road!”); the Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene; and King Théoden's Dunharrow Encampment.
Now we are off to the Weta Workshop in Miramar. Here you watch a short behind-the-scenes documentary that details the history of the Weta Workshop company, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour (entry included in your tour price) where you see how props plus weaponry are made and probably meet artists at work making props.
(*) At the Weta Cave you will be given the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and have photos with Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo's three Trolls, and characters from other movies that Weta has been involved in. We will arrange for you to act and pose (photo shoot) with the trolls and other props. This is fun and enjoyed by everyone. The tour concludes with a drive around the bays where you will enjoy the delights of a 'Rivendell Ripple'to cap off your memorable tour.
(*) Subject to Weta Workshop's format. Weta Workshop may change details without notice, but will be approximately the same as described here.
Visiting Attractions
Mt Victoria Lookout
Weta Workshop
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What’s Included
Includes
- 3.5 to 4 Hours
- All weather
- Mostly Foldup Wheelchair Accessible
- Hotel pickups
- Cruise Ship or Wellington Central City pick ups
- Weta Workshop Tour Tickets
Excludes
- Other services not stated above
Special Notes
- Hotel: No accommodation / Not applicable.
- Tour timings & pick-ups Non-Cruise Ship Passenger bookings: Pick up times are as per the tour starting time. However they may be altered if there are multiple guest pick-up locations. We will contact you in advance of your tour if an amended pick-up time is required.All tours include a pick-up either from a central city hotel or from the Wellington iSite.
- Cruise Ship Passenger bookings: Your pick-up will be from the Port and is 45 minutes after the ship has docked (even if your ship has been delayed or arrives early) with 8:15am being the earliest pick-up time.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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