NEW ZEALAND · WELLINGTON TOURS
The capital is small, steep and windy, and it holds the country's best museum plus the workshop that built Middle-earth. These 15 cover Weta, Te Papa, the harbour and the Wairarapa wine an hour over the hill.
Explore Wētā Workshop in Wellington with a 90-minute guided tour of movie props, costumes, creatures, and hands-on creative work.
“We absolutely enjoyed the whole experience. Everyone we dealt with at Weta were fall enthusiasm and extremely passionate about their industry.”
Explore Wētā Workshop in Wellington with a guided look at film props, costumes, creatures, and special effects from famous productions.
“We're huge LOTR fans and could have spent all day here- so much to see. Brandon our guide was enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable. My only slight criticism is that as a hearing impaired visitor I couldn't hear the videos, and there were no subtitles. Fascinating place, with the opportunity to handle props and have a go at sculpting. Also noticed other Weta items on display around Wellington, which we would otherwise have missed. The shop is incredible.”
Ride Wellington’s historic cable car to Kelburn for city views, Botanic Garden walks, the museum, and an easy return trip.
“Very quaint. Gardens and view were lovely. Space Place also worth a visit”
See Wellington’s best sights in 3 hours 20 minutes, from Mount Victoria and Wētā Cave to the cable car, Parliament, and Old St Paul’s.
“Very happy with the tour we had picked and our tour guide, he was lovely and did a great job in showing us around and very knowledgeable”
See Wellington’s coast, Mt Victoria, film district, landmarks, and Cable Car on this friendly three-hour city tour for $53.
“Tour guide (chewy) was very knowledgeable and lovely. Good tour to get to know about Wellington.”
Explore Wellington’s LOTR filming sites, Weta Workshop, Rivendell, Isengard, lunch, and expert film stories on this full-day tour.
“The studio was cool but it almost ruined the movie when you see how they filmed it It takes the magical away Not too much to do in Wellington I won’t go back again”
Review of Kapiti Island’s private guided day tour from Wellington, with ferry transport, native birds, a guided walk, lunch, and practical tips.
“Our guide Tim was awesome, very knowledgable and passionate about the island’s history, fauna and flora.”
Ride New Zealand’s Northern Explorer from Wellington to Auckland, with volcano views, open-air platforms, onboard food, and GPS commentary.
“That you need to sit on the A and B side of the train if you are travelling from Wellington to Auckland for best views from viaducts. We were on the other side. The viewing coach is quite low so if you are tall you have to bend down to see out.”
Review of the 5.5-hour Martinborough wine tour from Wellington, with three tastings, Remutaka scenery, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Excellent 4hr trip. 3 excellent wineries and a nice lunch place (one of the stops). Simon was very knowledgeable about the region and the history of the islands.”
Spend two nights? One night is enough on predator-free Kapiti Island with guided walks, kiwi spotting, meals, ferries, and rare island lodging.
“The island is so beautiful with its natural soundscape and landscape, pest and predator-free since 1997. Native birds were literally all around us and the whole experience was quite magical. Hikes were great to go on for the active, and theRead more”
Review of the InterIslander ferry from Wellington to Picton, with Cook Strait views, baggage details, onboard facilities, tips, and value advice.
“It was Awesome the scenery from North to South Island. Plenty of vantage points to see the breathtaking scenery.”
Explore Wellington’s LOTR filming sites, Mount Victoria, and Wētā Workshop on a practical four-hour Middle-earth tour.
“As a lord of the rings fan it was really fun to get into Weta Workshop and see the behind the scenes. The tour guide provided us with cool facts about the making off since he was an extra on the movies. The next time I would book the whole day tour to see even more filming locations.”
See Wellington’s Lord of the Rings filming sites, Mount Victoria, and Weta Workshop on a fan-focused half-day tour with pickup.
“The tour was very informational and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! We loved visiting sites where they filmed some of the scenes, and the WETA workshop was awesome! Perfect for any LOTR fans!”
Review of Zealandia by Day in Wellington, a guided two-hour walk with rare birds, tuatara, expert guides, and strong conservation value.
“We started with a delicious porridge at the cafe. Wonderful guides explained the process of setting up and the fencing. The tuataras were a highlight.”
Review of Wellington’s Seal Coast Safari, with private farmland, fur seals, native bush, coastal views, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“Marc is great fun. Excellent sense of humour. Vistas are amazing. It’s special to see the fur seals.”
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