Destination Highlight: Wellington Region Lord of the Rings Tour

Take a full day excursion to visit the sites for the filming on the Lord of the Rings movies. Your day begins with a road trip aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned motorcoach. You’ll enter the seaside suburb of Miramar, the film capital of New Zealand. Movie buffs will enjoy exploring world-class production and special effects facilities. You’ll visit the renowned Weta film studios, which was formed by Sir Peter Jackson, director of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. While here, step into the Weta Cave. It's a mini museum of props and artwork from movie sets. You’ll have the opportunity to watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes screening. Your trip continues to the Hutt River, but Lord of the Rings fans know it as the Great River of Anduin. If fans head south along the river, they’ll notice the location where Aragorn received a slight push from his horse and landed in the body of water. Your tour also visits Harcourt Park, also known as Isengard Gardens. This is the magical area that Gandalf traveled so he could discuss the ring with Saruman.