Descend into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire, where our expert guides will entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings movies were brought to life. Follow in the footsteps of Frodo and the Hobbits as they began their quest to destroy the One Ring. You will see the "shortcut to mushrooms", "get off the road" and hide from the Black Riders before fleeing to the Buckleberry Ferry. Recreate some of the most famous scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring and make your social media streams go crazy! Then delve into the heart of Wellywood and visit the Weta Workshop, who created all the props, armour, weapons, costumes, miniatures and prosthetics for the Middle-earth movies. Learn the secrets of movie magic on a behind-the-scenes tour by a Weta employee, who will explain the creative process behind bringing these films to life. You'll also have chance to take photos with various characters and weapons, as well as treating yourself to a souvenir or two, if desired.

Start your half-day LOTR tour with hotel or port pickup in Wellington. Your guide is well-versed in "The Lord of the Rings" trivia and shares insider knowledge about the Wellington film industry.

After driving past the Embassy Theatre, where two world permiers of the films were held, your first stop is Mt. Victoria, to soak up the views of Wellington’s city center and harbor. Then continue into the heart of Middle-earth at the green belt, where you may recognize forest scenes such as "Get off the Road," "Race to the Ferry," and "Shortcut to Mushrooms."

Next up is a tour of director Peter Jackson’s production facilities at Weta Workshop, a center of Wellington’s movie industry. With an expert guide leading the way, see the "Windows into Workshop" exhibition, visit the Weta Cave, and learn about props and make-up, before watching a short film about the extraordinary special effects featured in the movies.

Don’t miss the studio’s mini-museum and souvenir shop before concluding your tour in Wellington.

【Embassy Theatre】(Pass by)
Drive past the Embassy Theatre that was used to host two world premieres of the Middle-earth movies - The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey. Your guide will share stories and pictures of how Wellington was transformed literally into the middle of Middle-earth.

【Mount Victoria Lookout】(15minutes)
Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the harbour and city from the Mt Victoria lookout. Your guide will talk about the landmarks you can see from the top and help you take photos. Mt Victoria is always on the list of things to do in Wellington, so we thought we'd save you the trouble of walking up the hill to get there!

【Mount Victoria】(60minutes)
Descend into the forested slopes of the nearby Outer Shire, where our expert guides will explain the process of film making and entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings movies were brought to life. You will follow in the footsteps of Frodo and the Hobbits as they began their quest to destroy the One Ring. You will see the "shortcut to mushrooms", "get off the road" and hide from the Black Riders before fleeing to the Buckleberry Ferry. You will have the chance to recreate some of the most famous scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring and make your social media streams go crazy!