Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

We make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington’s city by driving 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).

Then it is off to Hobbiton Woods where the filming of his epic trilogy began. 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. for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour where you see how props plus weaponry are made and probably maybe meet artists at work.

At the Weta Cave see and have photos with Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s three Trolls.

The tour concludes with a drive around the bays back to the city



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand

Mt Victoria Lookout, great view of Wellington

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand

Hobbiton Woods 5 filming sites from 1st LORs movie

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Weta Workshop Group Space, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

Tour of Weta workshop seeing how props and weaponry is made as well as sets from Thunderbirds

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pick up location which is the Port: 151 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand"
"Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duración: 210 To 240 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
******CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PORT IN THE DESIGNATED PICK UP AREA, YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO IN TO THE CITY******

Please select "Toll Aotea Quay" option as your pick up location and enter your ship name in the additional booking details.

Your pick-up time will be 45 minutes after the ship has docked (even if your ship has been delayed or arrives early) with 8.45am being the earliest pick-up time. For the convenience of other guests, please ensure you arrive at the tour area promptly as the tour may not wait for you. Look out for the Xplor Tours guides who will greet you.

NON-CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS:
Pick up times may differ from tour start times if there are multiple guest pick-up locations. We will contact you in advance of your tour with your estimated pick-up time if this is the case.

Ports

• Toll, Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Driver/guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Live commentary on board
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Guaranteed to skip the lines

No Incluye

• Gratuities
• Bottled water
• Coffee and/or Tea

Instalaciones