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Half Day Tour

Enjoy panaromic views form the Mt Victoria Lookout and discover The Outer Shire film locations, including where the iconic "Get off the road" was shot. Then immerse yourself in movie-magic at the Weta Workshop with a behind the scenes tour.

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Destination:
- Mt.Victoria Lookout
- Outer Shire Filming Location
- Weta Workshop Tour
Departure:
Daily Departures (Morning and Afternoon)
Duration:
3.5-4 hours
Whats Included:
- Expert Guided
- Weta Workshop Tour
- Central City Hotel Pickup/ Drop off

Stop 1: Mt Victoria Lookout

Begin your journey at the Embassy Cinema, where you'll learn about the world premieres of The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey. Then ascend to Mt Victoria lookout for sweeping panoramic views of Wellington and the harbour.

Stop 2: Outer Shire

Venture into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire. Your expert guides will share filmmaking secrets as you follow Frodo's path, spot mushrooms and Black Riders, and recreate key scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring.

Stop 3: Weta Workshop

Discover the movie magic behind Weta Workshop. Take a behind‑the‑scenes tour, meet a Weta artist, and explore iconic props, costumes, and creatures. Snap photos with Middle‑Earth characters and grab a souvenir to remember your visit.

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Full Day Tour

Complete your journey around the Wellington region and discover why this area really is the middle of Middle-earth.

Includes the half-day tour, a lunch for a Hobbit, and more filming locations - River Anduin, Gardens of Isengard, and Rivendell - with a bonus walk through a stunning 1,000 year old temperate rainforest.

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Destination:
- Mt.Victoria Lookout
- Outer Shire Filming Location
- Weta Workshop Tour
- Isengard Filming Location
- River Anduin Filming Location
- Rivendell Filming Location
- Kaitoke Regional Park
Departure:
Daily Departures
Duration:
8 hrs
Whats Included:
- Expert Guide
- Weta Workshop Tour
- Central City Hotel Pickup/Drop off
- Water/Snack
- Hobbit themed Lunch

Stop 1: Mt Victoria Lookout

Begin your journey at the Embassy Cinema where Return of the King premiered… then enjoy panoramic views of Wellington and the harbor.

Stop 2: Outer Shire

Venture into the forested slopes… recreate the iconic "get off the road scene".

Stop 3: Weta Workshop

Discover the magic at Weta Workshop… see props, costumes, and characters.

Stop 4: River Anduin

Journey to River Anduin… experience the tranquil beauty of the Fellowship's route toward the Falls of Rauros.

Stop 5: Lunch

Enjoy a delicious Hobbit-themed lunch at a local café. Traditional fare and ale with all dietary needs catered.

Stop 6: Rivendell

Explore Kaitoke Regional Park as Rivendell—Enjoy a short native bush talk and take photos next to the archway where the fellowship bid farewell Rivendell.

Stop 7: Isengard

Visit Harcourt Park's Gardens of Isengard. See where Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the ring of power and where Gandalf rode his horse up to the Orthanc.

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