Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Wellington's Lord of the Rings Half Day Tour submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
We were greeted by very friendly guide named Mike, although it was a rainy morning his enthusiam for the subject of the Lord of the rings tour was great. Being in a small group was also good, as at each site visited we could gather around Mike as he showed us vision on his ipad of the location as it was in the movie. There was also no other crowds at any of the locations. We enjoyed the morning tea supplied and fresh muffins. I would recommend this tour to anyone else visiting Wellington, as you got to see some lovely parks and a trip to the top of wellington's lookout, great views.
Reviewed by: Anne B, April 2013
Great tour. Very interesting. Beautiful contryside. Outstanding guide.
Reviewed by: Pam Hogan D, February 2013
AWESOME!!! Todd was a great guide. Loved every minute -- rain was the only downer.
Reviewed by: Karl B, June 2012
Very good tour guide. I was a little disappointed that the sites used were far from what was depicted in the movie, but that is not the tour's fault at all. Overall a nice and relaxing tour that highlights scenes and places where LOTR was filmed on North Island.
Reviewed by: Laurien E, May 2012
We had a very knowledgeable and an excellent personality. The tour itself was just amazing, it gives you a behind the scenes look at how creative ideas made the movie. Planning on doing Hobbitown and South New Zealand LOTR tours in the near future.
Reviewed by: 8beanz, May 2012
Amazing
Reviewed by: João V, February 2012
It's a great tour. We've seen so many beautiful sceen in the movie. My daughter and I enjoyed very much.
Reviewed by: Lily Zhang, October 2011
Great experience and the guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable (about the films and about general stuff around New Zealand).
Reviewed by: Brian R, June 2011
If you are a fan of Lord of the Rings, this is the best tour for you. We were taken to different scence to expose the locations of the movie and how they were used for the movie. We were also told some interesting stories on movie stars.
Reviewed by: Chris H, Australia, May 2011
Absolutely terrific tour if you are a Tolkien LOTR enthusiast.Great guide interesting sites and good value....highly recommended.Even the tea break was done with style and quality
Reviewed by: John A. G, March 2011