Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Weta Workshop
-
Port
Wellington, New Zealand
-
Activity Level
Moderate
-
Excursion Type
All
-
Wheelchair Accessible
No
-
Starting At
$179
-
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
-
Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
-
Meals Included
Meals not included
A brief, picturesque drive through the heart of Wellington takes you along the waterfront, past Te Papa Museum, and through Oriental and Evans Bays.
You're in "Wellywood" now — the home of Weta Studios. Weta Studios' Weta Workshop Experience offers a peek into the magic of Weta and the many films this media special effects company has worked on. Visitors gain an insight into the processes and the creative and innovative thinking that goes on within the walls of this facility, explained by members of the talented crew from the workshop floor, using the props, models and weapons they have made for blockbuster movies.
Learn about the process used for different disciplines, such as Armour & Costumes, Weapons & Props, Creatures & Make-up FX, Miniatures & Models, Conceptual Art and Merchandise. The Exhibition Space will also reveal the history of Weta Workshop and what has kept them busy for the past 20 years.
Visit the locations featured in the famous film trilogy and learn how it was created. Be immersed in a picturesque forest where the Hobbits' journey began in The Lord of the Rings with fascinating insights into how these films were brought to the screen. See the shortcut to mushrooms and the iconic Get off the Road! scene, as well as where the Hobbits fled from the Black Rider towards the Buckleberry Ferry.
Conclude the tour with a stop at the fantastic Mt Victoria Lookout, offering a 360-degree panorama of Wellington in all its splendor.
Notes:
No film sets remain on location. Photography is not allowed inside the Weta Workshop facility. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, dirt, and many steps. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc) cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Tour sequence may vary.