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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular wellington tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Wētā Workshop on Wellington’s Miramar Peninsula: a guided 90-minute look at how movie props, costumes, and creatures are made.
“very interesting, not only for the LOTR geeks but also for naive movie buffs like us. Worth the ticket anf the trip.”
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington with a guided walk through props, creatures and costumes, plus hands-on moments at Weta Cave.
“Super interesting tour that includes a behind the scenes look at how they create all those special effects, props, and prosthetics in so many movies, as well as a chance to see the actual props and costumes used in the actual movies.”
Ride Wellington’s historic funicular past tunnels and bridges, enjoy harbor views, and choose a smooth return or a garden walk down.
“very good, went strait to the front of a long line.”
Half-day Wellington tour with pickup, Wētā Cave, Mount Victoria 360 views, and the cable car. Entry fees covered. Small group loop.
“Excellent value tour showing the highlights in a small group. Our tour leader was a local who new lots.”
A 3-hour Wellington highlights tour with 4 photo stops and a Cable Car ticket included. Smooth, funny guiding and big city views.
“Gina, our tour guide, was brilliant. Friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Saw the city from lots of different angles, and learnt about its history and culture”
A full-day LOTR circuit in Wellington with guide-led filming locations, a Rivendell rainforest walk, Weta Workshop, and lunch.
“Grant was well informed and personable. We had a great time! The meal we were served for lunch was excellent. Highly recommend!”
Enjoy the Northern Explorer from Wellington to Auckland: open-air Tongariro views, GPS audio at your seat, and comfortable carriages for an 11-hour scenic ride.
“It was a great train ride, very comfortable, but long. The viewing carriage was good but windy and hard to hold and take photos!”
Spend 8 hours in Wellington chasing Lord of the Rings film spots and a behind-the-scenes Wētā Workshop tour, with lunch included.
“Gina was amazing, on a rainy day she was the sunshine that made us laugh and smile”
Small-group Martinborough wine tour from Wellington with guided tastings, a scenic Remutaka drive, and an optional cheese stop.
“Had a lovely day. Nice small group, great wine and a super lunch. Simon did a great job of taking care of us.”
InterIslander ferry Wellington to Picton: a 3.5-hour Cook Strait cruise with deck views, 2x23kg baggage, and a free station shuttle.
“I very much enjoyed my experience on InterIslander Ferry. It is a comfortable way to get from the North to the South Island. The views were spectacular and the crew was helpful and very friendly.”
A half-day Wellington Lord of the Rings tour with Weta Workshop, filming locations, a native forest walk, and Mount Victoria views for $104.
“Amazing guide, great information, perfect for any kind of nerd like me and even upgraded to the full day with no issues thanks to Chewy and the guides! 😀”
Wellington’s Original HD LOTR Experience with Weta Workshop: insider guides, Middle-earth filming spots, Mt Victoria views in 4 hours.
“The was a great tour and Chewy was very accommodating for our pick up and drop off locations. He was also great to respond to messages and calls. Dixie was a fantastic tour guide and did a great job and was full of LOTR facts!!!”
3.5 hours from Wellington into private farm country for panoramic Cook Strait views and close Wellington fur seals, plus native bush stops.
“Me and my husband had an incredible time on the Seal Coast Safari tour. We loved the exciting ride and the stunning views of the mountains and coastline. Watching the seals up close was an unforgettable experience, and we also enjoyed learning about the native trees and bush along the way. Our tour guides were…”
Ride the InterIslander ferry from Picton to Wellington for great views, easy vehicle transport, and a calmer alternative to flying.
“Great views on the top deck, all the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The food and coffee were easily available for purchase”
4WD safari from Wellington to Otari forest, Terawhiti Station, the leaning lighthouse, and Tongue Point fur seals.
“Great trip. Marc was a very knowledgable and informative guide, giving us lots of historical and local information as we were travelling. The highlight was obviously seeing the seals close up, the journey to get there was well worth the trip. Thank you very much.”
