Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour
First stop is Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith.
Then the 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. More adventurous may cross swing bridge.
Lunch at a local cafe (not included in tour price).
Weta Workshop seeing how props, weaponry are made, maybe meet artists at work and see sets from Thunderbirds. Meet Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s Trolls.
Hobbiton Woods where the trilogy began. Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast; where Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (“Get off the Road!”); Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene; King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment.
Mount Victoria Lookout to see views of Wellington. Back into 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).
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Belmont Masonry - Firth, 401-403 Hebden Crescent, Kelson, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
First stop is Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River, Wellington, New Zealand
Then the 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rivendell, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand
Rivendell home of the Elves. More adventurous may cross swing bridge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Weta Workshop Group Space, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Tour of Weta workshop seeing how props and weaponry is made as well as sets from Thunderbirds
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hobbit's Hideaway, Mount Victoria Summit, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Hobbiton Woods where the trilogy began. Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast; where Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (“Get off the Road!”); Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene; King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
Mount Victoria Lookout to see views of Wellington.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Back into 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).
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pick up location which is the Port: 151 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand"
"Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 360 To 390 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
******CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PORT IN THE DESIGNATED PICK UP AREA, YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO IN TO THE CITY******
Please select "Toll Aotea Quay" option as your pick up location and enter your ship name in the additional booking details.
Your pick-up time will be 45 minutes after the ship has docked (even if your ship has been delayed or arrives early) with 8.45am being the earliest pick-up time. For the convenience of other guests, please ensure you arrive at the tour area promptly as the tour may not wait for you. Look out for the Xplor Tours guides who will greet you.
NON-CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS:
Pick up times may differ from tour start times if there are multiple guest pick-up locations. We will contact you in advance of your tour with your estimated pick-up time if this is the case.
Ports- Toll, Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.