Wellington, New Zealand

Landscapes of theLord of the Rings& the Wētā Workshop

See Locations from the Famed Series Immerse yourself in the Lord of the Rings during visits to its key filming sites and the Wētā Workshop prop studio. Board your motor coach and journey deep into the iconic landscapes featured in the Lord of the Ring s. Pause at the Hutt River, filmed as the River Anduin, then continue to Harcourt Park, the setting for the Gardens of Isengard. See Kaitoke Regional Park’s native forest, immortalized on film as Rivendell, and spend time walking through this tranquil setting as your guide shares insights into local history and the filming of the series. After lunch, continue to Miramar for a guided visit to the Wētā Workshop, where artists creates props, costumes and effects for more than 300 films. Later, visit Mount Victoria to see locations from the Hobbits’ early journey, including the “Shortcut to Mushrooms” scene, and take in sweeping views over the city before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or stan