Lord of the Rings & Weta Cave
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Port
Wellington, New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$180
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Join an expert Lord of the Rings guide to learn how the magic of the rings was created as you visit locations featured in the film trilogy.
Traveling to Miramar, you'll visit Weta Studios: The Weta Workshop. This exclusive experience offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the creativity of Peter Jackson and his crew. Weta is best known for its work on The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar, District 9, The Adventures of Tintin, Elysium, and The Hobbit trilogy. A member of the talented Weta Workshop team shows you the authentic props, models and weapons they have made for various movies. See the different disciplines -- Armour & Costumes, Weapons & Props, Creatures & Make-Up FX, Miniatures & Models, Conceptual Art, and Merchandise. The exhibition space also reveals the history of Weta Workshop and what they have been involved in over the past 20 years. Watch a private screening of a 25-minute behind-the-scenes movie that tells the story and history of the film industry in Wellington.
Then, drive to where the filming of The Lord of the Rings first started. Visit the Shire, where Frodo and the Hobbits began their journey, and the eerie darkness of Buckland Forest. Many scenes were filmed here, including the 'Race to the Ferry' and the famous 'Get off the Road' scenes (the movie sets are no longer in place -- these are locations only).
Return to the city via Evans Bay and Oriental Bay. Wellington's best lookout is atop Mt Victoria, offering 360-degree views of the keyhole harbor and the southernmost capital city in the world.
Please note:
Due to legal and conservation requirements, no film sets remain on location. Photography is not allowed inside the Weta Workshop facility. Filming locations are accessed via unsealed roads and tracks. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.