Film locations near Wellington
Middle-earth heritage: LOTR filming locations, Weta Workshop, the Miramar film district and Wellywood.
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Wellington: Lord of the Rings Filming Locations Tour
Wellington: Half-Day Lord of the Rings Locations Tour
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Wellington: Private Lord of the Rings Tour with Lunch
Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Half-Day Guided Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Weta Cave: SFX Make-Up Workshop and Movie Effects Tour
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ViatorFull Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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ViatorHalf Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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ViatorLord of The Rings Full Day locations tour incl Weta & keepsake
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ViatorWellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast
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ViatorLord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour
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Lord of the Rings filming locations in Wellington
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Weta Workshop guide
A practical guide to visiting Weta Workshop in Miramar, Wellington: what the tour covers, ticket prices, how long to allow, and whether it's worth it.