Top Experiences in Weta Workshop

Enter the world of Wētā Workshop with the Wētā Workshop Experience + Guided Transfers, a guided round trip by Wētā Workshop! You’ll enjoy return transfers from Wellington i-SITE to Wētā Workshop, where you’ll explore our two unique tour spaces.

Your driver will highlight iconic film sites during your journey to the Wētā Cave (a cavern of creativity in it's own right!) On arrival, a Wētā Workshop crew member will show you incredible props and costumes from films like The Hobbit and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the famous Weta Workshop, where the films were created.

We are Wellington's original Lord of the Rings tour and have been operating since 2002. Formerly Rover Rings Tours [before Covid], Welly Rings Tours is proud to show you Wellington as Middle-earth. Our fans-turned-guides will share with you fascinating stories of the making of these movies that you likely won't hear anywhere else - mainly because some of our guides were actually there!

Connect with a local - we offer authentic private day tours and shore excursions to give you a taste of kiwi life. Let us create a premium experience exclusively tailored for you.
Discover boutique food, coffee & the scenic delights of our funky capital city. Ride the iconic Cable Car, check out the beaches & take in the fabulous views from the wind turbine or the Mt Victoria lookout.
Convenient & timely pick up and drop off at the Port or your central accommodation is included.
Your time, your tour - Half and Full Day Tour itineraries will match your interests and available time.
Why choose us?
• Completely private and personalised.
• Cruisers, we've got your back, we get you back to your ship on time.
• Connect with a local – great chats, awesome guides & insider knowledge.
• Experience the best of Wellington & surrounds.
• Enjoy great views from our comfy vehicles.
• Help yourself to local refreshments from the chilly bin (cooler).
• We know where the toilets are :).

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast line to Red Rocks with the South Island providing the backdrop.

Discover the stunning views from Mt Victoria, ride the Cable Car and wander through the Botanical Gardens, before visiting Old St Paul's Church and Parliament grounds with the iconic Beehive building

Lunch is taken at Chocolate Fish cafe by the beach and we stop in at Peter Jackson's film empire at Weta Cave to view their museum and for a photo and shopping opportunity

Wellington Full Day Tour

A fully escorted tour showcasing all of the best highlights of Wellington city and some of its outer suburbs.  Among visiting iconic landmarks, the tour will also include a cafe lunch beside the sea (cost not included), and the choice of taking either a guided tour of the Weta Workshop Studios, or for the nature lovers, a guided tour of our renowned wildlife sanctuary Zealandia. 

Features include:
• Mt Victoria lookout (360 views of Wellington)
• Ride on Iconic Wellington Cable Car
• Parliament Buildings (Beehive)
• Old St Paul's Cathedral
• Lady Norwood Rose Garden
• Rocky coastline
• Wahine Memorial
• Drive through downtown Wellington
• Lunch at a seaside cafe (cost not included)
• Weta Cave Tour or Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary (tours are with a guide)

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.

Ride at your own pace by hiring an eBike on this full-day self-guided adventure of Wellington. (Optionally, extend your rental for two days and have it for your entire stay.) From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. These quality electric bikes are easy to use and suitable for any level of fitness. If you can ride a bike, you can ride an eBike. You will be provided with riding instructions, a helmet, a lock and a cycle map of the city, including top picks of places to stop on your ride.

You can ride the bays to take in the best view points or use your eBike as your transport between the Wellington must see attractions such as Weta Workshop, Zealandia Sanctuary, Te Papa Museum or the Wellington Cable Car located only 5-minutes away. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, these top-quality electric bikes make your mode of transport an experience in itself.

Connect with a local - we offer authentic private day tours and shore excursions to give you a taste of kiwi life. Let us create a premium experience exclusively tailored for you.

Discover boutique food, coffee & the scenic delights of our funky capital city. Ride the iconic Cable Car, check out the beaches & take in the fabulous views from the wind turbine or the Mt Victoria lookout.

Convenient & timely pick up and drop off at the Port or your central accommodation is included.

Your time, your tour - Half and Full Day Tour itineraries will match your interests and available time.

Why choose us?
• Completely private and personalised.
• Cruisers, we've got your back, we get you back to your ship on time.
• Connect with a local – great chats, awesome guides & insider knowledge.
• Experience the best of Wellington & surrounds.
• Enjoy great views from our comfy vehicles.
• Help yourself to local refreshments from the chilly bin (cooler).
• We know where the toilets are :).