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Wellington Rings Tour

Wellington Rings Tour

Weta Cave is Wellington's newest Lord of the Rings venue. It is a place for everyone and let us guide you to this great little place in Miramar. On the way to the Weta Cave we will visit Mt Victoria and the site where filming first began of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
 
This fun tour visits the sites where filming began for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It will guide you to the centre of movie making genius that is the Weta Cave in Miramar, Wellington.

You will see Wellington city from the summit of Mount Victoria then roam the locations of the outskirts of the Shire and the eerie darkness of Buckland Forest. Run along the same path that the Hobbits ran to the ferry and on to the famous 'Get off the Road' scene.

At the Weta Cave you can view a DVD in a specially built theatrette getting a first-ever behind-the-scenes look at Weta and interviews with Weta co-founders Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger and Jamie Selkirk. You are given exclusive insight into the creativity and imagination that goes into crafting the art of Weta.

You may also purchase from a wide range of Weta related movie and TV merchandise:

  • Premium, limited edition sculptures, hand-crafted by the artists at Weta
  • All new, unique Weta designed clothing, jewellery and mementos
  • Doctor Grordbort range of amazing Rayguns
  • Books, DVDs, magazines, posters and art from the world of movies

PLUS, a superb selection of pop culture collectibles and graphic novels sourced from around the world, including famous brands like Star Wars, Alien, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Halo, etc

You won't believe who else visits the Weta Cave. Come and see what international movie stars and celebrities are saying!
 
Tours depart daily at 10:00am and 2:00pm from these Wellington City locations
 
  • Te Papa Museum
  • Wellington Railway Station
  • Wellington i-Site Visitor Centre

Bookings are essential

$65 per adult, $40 per child 12 years and under
Families: 2 adults and 2 children $180
Children under 3 can come along for free
 
 

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Wellington Sights is happy to talk about any aspect of our tours.

Call +64 4 977 5805.

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