Private Wellington Lord of the Rings Highlights Tour

9:30 AM – Wellington Pick-Up

Meet your guide at your confirmed Wellington location before travelling north into the Hutt Valley.

River Anduin and Helm’s Deep

Follow the Hutt River through landscapes associated with the River Anduin and see the area used to represent Helm’s Deep.

Gardens of Isengard

Visit the filming location used for the Gardens of Isengard while your guide shares stories about the scenes created in the Hutt Valley.

Rivendell and the Legolas Tree

Continue to Kaitoke Regional Park to visit the forest setting used for Rivendell and the location commonly known as the Legolas Tree.

Wētā Cave

Return to Miramar to view the displays, take photographs and browse the Wētā Cave shop.

Wētā Workshop Experience

Go behind the scenes during a guided Wētā Workshop experience. Learn how props, weapons, miniatures and models are created for film productions.

Seaside Café Lunch

Enjoy an included lunch at a local seaside café before continuing to Wellington’s central filming locations.

Mt Victoria Lookout

Travel to the top of Mt Victoria for panoramic views across Wellington city and harbour.

Outer Shire and Hobbit’s Hideaway

Finish at the forest locations used for the Outer Shire, including the well-known Hobbit’s Hideaway filming site.

4:30 PM – Wellington Return

Return to your original Wellington pick-up location at approximately 4:30 pm.

The order of stops may change according to traffic, weather, attraction schedules and location access.