Embark on a full day tour exploring the iconic Lord of The Rings filming locations. Visit Helm’s Deep, Minas Tirith, Rivendell, Weta Workshop, Hobbiton Woods, and more. Book now!
Embark on a full day tour exploring the iconic Lord of The Rings filming locations. Visit Helm’s Deep, Minas Tirith, Rivendell, Weta Workshop, Hobbiton Woods, and more. Book now!
- Belmont Masonry - Firth - The initial stop is Dry Creek Quarry, known as the location for Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith.
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Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River - Next is the River Anduin, where the Fellowship journeyed to Amon Hen, and the Gardens of Isengard, where Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring, and Saruman’s Orcs destroyed the gardens.
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- Belmont Masonry - Firth - The initial stop is Dry Creek Quarry, known as the location for Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith.
- Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River - Next is the River Anduin, where the Fellowship journeyed to Amon Hen, and the Gardens of Isengard, where Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring, and Saruman’s Orcs destroyed the gardens.
- Rivendell - Rivendell, the home of the Elves. Those seeking adventure may cross the swing bridge.
- Weta Workshop Group Space - A tour of the Weta workshop reveals how props and weaponry are crafted, along with sets from Thunderbirds.
- Hobbit’s Hideaway - Hobbiton Woods, where the trilogy commenced. Features include the Shortcut to Mushrooms scene, Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast, the spot where Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (“Get off the Road!”), the Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene, and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment.
- Mount Victoria - The Mount Victoria Lookout offers stunning views of Wellington.
- Courtenay Place - Returning to the city, Courtenay Place is home to the Embassy Picture Theatre, which hosted two world premieres: The Return of the King (2003) and the first Hobbit movie, An Unexpected Journey (2012).

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
- Lunch
First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith.
Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard -Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring, where Saruman’s Orcs destroy the gardens.
Rivendell home of the Elves, adventurous may cross swing bridge.
Lunch stop provided, please be flexible as timings vary….
First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith.
Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard -Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring, where Saruman’s Orcs destroy the gardens.
Rivendell home of the Elves, adventurous may cross swing bridge.
Lunch stop provided, please be flexible as timings vary. (Cost of lunch not included in tour price).
Weta Workshop seeing how props, weaponry are made, see artists at work and sets from Thunderbirds. Meet Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s Trolls.
Hobbiton Woods where trilogy began. Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast; Hobbits hiding from the Black Rider (Get off the Road!); Race to the Buckleberry Ferry King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment.
Mount Victoria Lookout to see views of Wellington. Back in the city Courtenay Place, the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The Return of the King (2003), first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012).
- Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pickup location which is the Wellington Cruise Ship Port: Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
- Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field.
- PICKUP LOCATION MUST BE GIVEN AT TIME OF BOOKING: Default pickup location Wellington iSite Visitor Centre, if you do not know your hotel at time of booking. You can amend your pickup when you know your hotel, if it is located in the CBD pickup area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.