Middle Earth Filming Location Lord of The Rings Trilogy Tours

Discover Middle Earth on this half-day or full-day Lord Of The Rings tour from Wellington. This small-group tour will take your through many highlights of the Lord of the Rings including the Shire, River Auduin, Helm's deep and Rivendell.

You'll be picked up from your Wellington hotel as you explore your favorite sites and highlights from the Lord of the Rings filming locations. Select from a half-day tour, perfect if you have limited time of the comprehensive full-day tour.

Middle Earth Filming Locations Quick Tour (4 hours):

While most of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy film sets have been removed, the New Zealand scenery remains as an image of Middle Earth. Join this three hour tour and visit the film locations of the outskirts of the Shire, the Gardens of Isengard, the River Anduin and Helms Deep. Go to where the Hobbits raced to the ferry, Rivendell and beside the Fords of Isen.

Middle Earth Filming Locations Tour (8 hours):
An entertaining journey of discovery through the Wellington region. This full day tour takes in all of the sites of Middle Earth Filming Locations Quick Tour (3 hours) at a relaxed pace. Also included is lunch and even more exotic locations.

Visit the Wellington filming locations of the Shire, the Gardens of Isengard, the River Anduin, Helms Deep, Minas Tirith and where the Hobbits raced to the ferry. Be spellbound at the site of Lothlorien: the majestic Fernside Lodge. In 2000 Fernside's lake was transformed into part of Lothlorien and to beside the Gladden fields. Fernside's white bridge lives on as a reminder of the bridge of Lothlorien.

Visit Rivendell and where Aragon was washed ashore. See Miramar - production central, and where many of the stars lived during the filming and get 360 degree views of the city from the summit of Mount Victoria.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Wellington hotels or Wellington airport

Departure Time:

• 9:30am or 1:30pm - Quick Tour (4 hours)
• 9:00am - Full Day Tour (8 hours)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure at 12:00pm or 4:00pm

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Local guide
• Picnic lunch (Full Day Tour Only)
• Drinks

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• The tour groups are small and friendly, operating with a minimum of two people and a maximum of six people.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.