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Start: Wellington
Duration: 1 day
Travel Time: 4 hours

Wellington Film Locations, Mt Victoria and Weta Cave

This Wellington Lord of the Rings half-day tour is a private film-locations experience for fans wanting to visit key sites without spending a full day on tour. Travel from your Wellington pick-up point to Mt Victoria for city views, then explore the forest setting known as the Outer Shire, including the famous Hobbit’s Hideaway location.

The tour continues to Miramar, home of the iconic Weta Cave and Weta Workshop experience. Browse the museum and shop, enjoy behind-the-scenes stories, and see props, weapons, models and creative displays that reveal how Wellington helped bring Middle-earth to life.

Highlights

  • Private half-day Lord of the Rings tour
  • Visit Mt Victoria for Wellington views
  • Explore Outer Shire filming locations
  • See Hobbit’s Hideaway
  • Visit Weta Cave in Miramar
  • Weta Workshop experience included
  • Morning or afternoon departure options
  • Wellington pick-up and drop-off included
  • Exclusive transport
  • Entrance fees to Weta Workshop
  • Morning tea
  • Departure times: 9:30am or 1:00pm
  • Return times: Approx. 1:00pm or 4:30pm
  • Travel time: Approx. 4 hours
  • Tour type: Private half-day tour
  • Main stops: Mt Victoria, Outer Shire, Weta Cave, Weta Workshop
  • Best for: Film fans, families, private groups and visitors short on time
  • Adult: 15 years +
  • Children: 5-14 years
  • Cancel 2 days or more before travel: Full refund**
  • Cancel within 48 hours: 50% refund**

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a private half-day Lord of the Rings tour from Wellington with exclusive transport and a local guide.

Tour includes Mt Victoria, the Outer Shire and Hobbit’s Hideaway, plus a visit to Weta Cave and the Weta Workshop experience in Miramar.

The tour takes approximately 4 hours. Departure options are usually 9:30am and 1:00pm.

Yes, entrance fees to the Weta Workshop experience are included in the tour.

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