About this experience
From your hotel, you will be taken to Mount Victoria to enjoy panoramic views of Wellington city, known as the heart of New Zealand’s filming sites. Continue to the post-production facilities in Miramar before heading to Weta Digital discovering the props, costumes, and armour created for the armies of The Lord of the Rings. After lunch, visit several filming sites like the Hutt River, Harcourt Park, and Kaitoke Regional Park. Also enjoy a refreshing afternoon tea before returning to your hotel.
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What to expect
Hotel pickup
08:00–08:15Your guide collects you from your hotel lobby between 08:00 and 08:15 — be ready 15 minutes early.
Wellington Information Centre
08:30The group assembles at the departure point before heading out into the city.
Mount Victoria
A walking tour through the Outer Shire — including the famous Shortcut to Mushrooms Hill used in The Fellowship of the Ring — with panoramic city views.
Miramar
Drive through Wellington's film industry hub, home to the studios and post-production facilities behind the trilogy.
Weta Digital
Explore the workshop where the props, weapons, and armour for the armies of Middle-earth were designed and built.
Lunch at Scorch-O-Rama
A themed café lunch is included — a favourite stop among LOTR fans visiting Wellington.
Hutt River (River Anduin)
See the waterway that doubled as the great River Anduin in several key scenes.
Harcourt Park (Gardens of Isengard)
Walk the grounds that stood in for Saruman's domain — the scale of the location is striking in person.
Kaitoke Regional Park (Rivendell)
The tour's centrepiece: the lush, river-threaded park where Rivendell was filmed, with time to explore on foot.
Afternoon tea
A relaxing afternoon tea is included before the journey back to Wellington.
Hotel drop-off
~17:00Return to your hotel with drop-off around 17:00.
Meeting point
Wellington Information Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
- 1Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 08:00 and 08:15. Be in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The group departs from the Wellington Information Centre at 08:30. Present your mobile voucher to the guide — no printing required.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. A mobile voucher is accepted — a screenshot on your phone is fine.
Where exactly does the tour start?
Your guide picks you up from your hotel lobby between 08:00 and 08:15. The full group then departs from the Wellington Information Centre at 08:30.
Is lunch really included, or is it a separate cost?
Lunch at Scorch-O-Rama café and afternoon tea are both fully included in the tour price. You won't need to pay anything extra for food on the day.
What happens if the weather is bad?
In cases of extreme weather, the tour may be cancelled or the itinerary adjusted. You'll be notified as early as possible, and the order of stops may also change due to road conditions.
Can children join the tour?
Yes. Children aged one and under travel free but must share a seat with a parent or guardian and pay any applicable admission fees. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
How long is the tour?
The day runs from hotel pickup at 08:00–08:15 through to drop-off at approximately 17:00, making it a full day out of around eight to nine hours.