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From fantastical costumes and prosthetics to large-scale props and weaponry, 3D models, and animatronics, New Zealand’s Weta Workshop is a one-stop-shop for movie special effects. Most famous for their Academy Award-winning work on theLord of the Rings films, the studio has also worked on films includingGodzilla,Avatar, andSpiderman.
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Wētā Workshop Experience with Guided Transfers
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Whether you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit or are simply interested in movies and special effects in general, this guided tour makes it easy to visit Weta Workshop. Save time and the hassle of driving around Wellington with return transfers. At Weta Workshop, learn more about the exhibits on display on a guided tour. A fun half-day excursion for the whole family.
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$58.28
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$58.28

Full-Day Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour
95
Make easy work of Wellington’s hills and devise your own itinerary on this self-guided electric bike tour. Opt for a 1 or 2-day bike rental and zip between sights like the Weta Workshop, Te Papa Museum, or Zealandia Sanctuary; glide along the Wellington Waterfront; or escape the city to cycle the Rimutaka Rail Trail or take in the views from Mt Victoria.
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$49.11
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$49.11

Spectacular Wellington - Private Sightseeing Tour - Half Day
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Let uTours make Wellington easy for you. Your private tour or shore excursion will be totally customised to meet your interests, pace & time requirements.
We believe in going the extra mile, being helpful & making your day awesome. Wellington's stories will become a part of your travel story.
Visit our funky food lanes, ride the Cable Car, check out the views from the Wind Turbine or Mt Vic Lookout, and explore our rugged beaches. Sample local snacks and refreshments free of charge.
You will learn about our history, our people & our earthquakes from a passionate local. Enjoy informed conversation, individual attention & personal space in our comfortable vehicle. Connect with the Wellington that locals love.
Why chose uTours: Travel only with your friends (max 10). You will be met on time at an agreed location. We will communicate with you quickly and clearly. You will be driven safely, have fun & be well looked after.
uTours – where it's all about Wellington and all about you!
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$158.96
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$158.96

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
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Tick off the top attractions of the Windy City on this private full-day tour of Wellington. Experience the myriad delights of New Zealand’s capital as you take in the views from Mt Victoria, spot seals at Red Rocks, then go behind-the-scenes with a 45-minute tour of the Weta Cave, where the special effects for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were created. After a scrumptious lunch at the Chocolate Fish Café (included), ride the cable car over Wellington and visit landmarks like the Botanical Gardens, the Parliament Buildings and the Beehive.
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$185.14
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$185.14

Wellington Full Day Tour
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Discover the top attractions of Wellington on this all-day guided tour. The itinerary includes a drive up to the top of Mount Victoria for the views, a visit to Weta Studios on the Miramar Peninsula to see where "Lord of the Rings" was filmed (if option selected), a ride on the Wellington Cable Car, plus stops at the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Old St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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$170.24
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$170.24

Private Tour: 8-Day North Island Tour from Auckland Including Rotorua and Wellington
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Venture around the North Island in your very own luxury vehicle on this 8-day private tour from Auckland. You’ll visit Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park and Wellington, with sightseeing tours, nature walks, natural hot springs and beach strolls sprinkled into your itinerary, plus plenty of free time for you to explore on your own. Learn about New Zealand wildlife and Maori culture from a knowledgeable private guide who takes you to hot spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy seven nights’ accommodation in your choice of 3- to 5-star hotels including breakfast.
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$5,264.90
Price varies by group size
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$5,264.90
Price varies by group size

Spectacular Wellington: Private Sightseeing Tour - Full Day
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Experience the capital city of New Zealand at your own pace on a customized private tour. Visit the hole in the wall food stores, ride the iconic Wellington Cable Car, take in the view from Mount Victoria Lookout or visit the wind turbines. Learn about the history of the city and enjoy local snacks and refreshments on this tour where it’s all about you!
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$222.80
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$222.80

Private Luxury Tour Anywhere in NZ - Choose any number of days & destinations
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Design your perfect New Zealand trip and feel like a VIP with every detail taken care of on this custom-made tour. Where you go and what you do is completely up to you, so you could visit the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on the North Island; discover Milford Sound, Queenstown, and the Fox Glacier on the South Island; or tour LOTR sites such as Tongariro and Hobbiton.
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$766.08
per group
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$766.08
per group

Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour
Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups!
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7 hour private tour capturing the best of Wellington - Oriental Bay, Mt Victoria, Weta Cave & Workshop, Massey, Wahine and Ataturk memorials, scenic drive of Eastern and Southern bays, Wellington Wind Turbine at Brooklyn, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park/Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Wellington Cable Car, Parliament Buildings and Old St Pauls Cathedral.
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$189.61
Price varies by group size
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$189.61
Price varies by group size

Wellington High Tea Tour
Aaron your local guide is Born and raised in Island bay and Brooklyn and is intimately acquainted with Wellington serving as a qualified guide for 23 years.
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$95.76
Price varies by group size
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$95.76
Price varies by group size

Wellington and Martinborough Overnight Combo Tour
A combination of our two most popular tours plus accommodation makes this the best option for seeing Wellington and it's surroundings over an enjoyable two day tour!
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$222.62
Price varies by group size
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$222.62
Price varies by group size

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
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Wellington, New Zealand, is home to an entire community of creative Wētā Workshop artisans who’ve brought life to such films as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar, and many others. Wētā Workshop is your gateway to filmmaking creativity. Join our guided tours and learn about the making of movie effects, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, and more!
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$32.09
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$32.09
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