Rover Rings Tours

Rover Rings Tours offer personalised small group Wellington Lord of the Rings tours.

Offering half and full day Lord of the Rings tours, Rover Rings Tours also focus on having Lord of the Rings fans as guides, who are intensively trained to ensure they retain their reputation of running the best Lord of the Rings tours in New Zealand.

Visit top filming locations, tour Weta Workshop, and learn inside stories from the time spent filming around New Zealand’s capital.

Wellington Lord of the Rings Tours Activity Options

Rover Tours are the Lord of the Rings location professionals in Wellington and were the first company in the North Island to operate tours. “Visitors are constantly telling us we have the best guides in New Zealand.”

Lord of the Rings Half Day Tour

Visit and spend time in these film locations within Wellington City:

Embassy Cinema, where The Return of the King and An Unexpected Journey premiered
Mt Victoria Lookout
Outskirts of the Shire – ‘get off the road’ and ’shortcut to mushrooms’ among others
Race to the Ferry
Dunharrow
Miramar, the home of the Wellington film industry, where you will see the studios and post production facilities that brought these films to life
Weta Cave and Weta Workshop, where you will enjoy the “Windows into Workshop” behind-the-scenes tour that delves into the creativity and ingenuity required to create the physical effects for some of the biggest movies ever (not just Middle-earth)
No other half day movie tour in Wellington visits all the best locations!
Visit the best 7 locations in both North & South Wellington – with a specialist guide
There is time to explore, recreate scenes & work out how the movies were made
Small groups ensure the fellowship enjoys a personal experience

* Tour Includes: City accommodation pick up, guide, location photos and props during tour. Departs twice daily 8.30 am and 1.30 pm 7 days a week.

Lord of the Rings Half Day Locations Tour

Visit and spend time in these film locations:

Rivendell
Gardens of Isengard
Great River Anduin
Minas Tirith
Helms Deep
Mt Victoria Lookout
The Outer Shire – ‘get off the road’ and ’shortcut to mushrooms’ among others
Race to the Ferry
Dunharrow Encampment
No other half day movie tour in Wellington visits all the best locations!
Visit the best 7 locations in both North & South Wellington – with a specialist guide
There is time to explore, recreate scenes & work out how the movies were made
Small groups ensure the fellowship enjoys a personal experience

* Tour Includes: City accommodation pick up, guide, morning/afternoon tea, location photos and props during tour. Departs twice daily 8.30 am and 1.30 pm 7 days a week.

Lord of the Rings Full Day Tour

Visit and spend time in these film locations:

Outskirts of the Shire – ‘get off the road’ and ’shortcut to mushrooms’ among others
Race to the Ferry
Dunharrow
Village of Bree
Rivendell
Fords of Isen
Gardens of Isengard
River Anduin
Minas Tirith
Helms Deep
Miramar, the home of the Wellington film industry, where you will see the studios and post production facilities that brought these films to life
Weta Cave and Weta Workshop, where you will enjoy the “Windows into Workshop” behind-the-scenes tour that delves into the creativity and ingenuity required to create the physical effects for some of the biggest movies ever (not just Middle-earth)
Time to explore, recreate scenes (over 25) and work out how the movies were made
Discover what is being filmed by Universal Studios & who is in town from Hollywood
Your knowledgeable guides will discuss past, current and future Peter Jackson creations
Enjoy a themed cafe lunch or a picnic lunch under the elevish trees of the Rivendell location
The scenery of Wellington mirrors that of Middle Earth – come and explore it on a relaxing day tour!

* Tour Includes: Orc sized picnic lunch, view iPod movie clips, still photo screen shots to relive the movie, all transport to/from city accommodation, WETA CAVE visit, free souvenir map, short walks and a friendly informative storytelling guide. Approximately 8.30 am/9 am to around 4.30 pm.

Rover Rings Tours Location

Wellington City, New Zealand.

Book Wellington Lord of the Rings Tours

You can book Wellington Lord of the Rings Tours separately or as part of one of our New Zealand holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.

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