Lord of the Rings Locations & Weta Workshop Tour Wellington

Explore Wellington's Lord of the Rings connections on a shared bus tour with an English-speaking professional driver-guide. Hear stories about how the films were created as you connect their on-screen landscapes with the work behind them.

• Take in sweeping views of Wellington from Mount Victoria Lookout
• Trace the Hobbits' shortcut to mushrooms and hiding places from the Black Riders in the Outer Shire
• Discover behind-the-scenes craft at Weta Workshop, which made Middle-earth's props, armor, weapons, and costumes

Itinerary

1. Start with pickup for your 08:30 or 13:30 departure.
2. Explore Mount Victoria Lookout on a 15-minute guided tour.
3. Discover the Outer Shire film locations on Mount Victoria on a 1-hour guided tour.
4. Explore Weta Workshop on a guided tour lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes.
5. Return by shuttle, included in your tour.

What's Included

• Weta Workshop admission
• Round-trip transfers from your property or the meeting point
• Insurance provided by the operator

Important details

• Children ages 0–3 join free. Children ages 4–12 require an accompanying paying adult.
• Beginner-level fitness required.
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Pets are not allowed.
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Arrive at the pickup or meeting location 10 minutes before departure.