Private tour in Wellington Robbie T

Lord of the Rings Full Day Private Tour

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Robbie T.

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Kia Ora My name is Robbie and I would love to show you around my home. Except for periods overseas travelling, working on camps in America and working on cruise ships, I have lived here since I was two. It is a fantastic little city - named by Lonely Planet as "the Coolest Little Capital in the World" - with a beautiful harbour, easy to walk around and home to a thriving movie industry (of which I have been a part, working on 14 movies to date). Whenever my overseas friends visit I enjoy taking them on a "tiki-tour" around Wellington; around the Bays, up to Mt Victoria for a scenic view or, time permitting, up to the Brooklyn Windmill. If a walking tour in town is preferred, there's Te Papa Museum, the Cable Car up to the Botanical Gardens, the iconic Beehive and shopping on Lambton Quay. I am happy to adapt the itinerary and times as necessary. A small city by world standards - only 400, 000 population - but with a vibrant theatre and nightlife if that's what you're into, Wellington is also the southernmost capital in the world and the gateway to the South Island via the Cook Strait ferry. Nau mai, haere mai. Come and visit and let me show you my home. 8/7/19 PLEASE NOTE: Due to my "normal" work commitments, as of July 2019, I will need to have at least one month's notice before booking a Tour, particularly in summer. If you are wanting to book within that time-frame, please message me to check my availability. Thank you. I have lived in Wellington most of my life and I love the city. I have been fortunate to have been involved as an extra in a number of films made in Wellington's thriving movie - including the Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong. I have an NZTA issued Passenger Endorsement for my Driver's Licence, as well as my Private Hire Registration. I have also recently had my First Aid certificate renewed. I have recently worked for a year and a half on cruise ships based in England, during which time I enjoyed going on tours with passengers as often as I could.

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Overview of your Wellington tour

A small-group, personalised Tour of the main Lord of the Rings filming sites around Wellington, with an extra from the movies. I worked on the movies over a 4 year period, as a Rohan, Gondorian, Orc, Uruk-Hai, Elf, Easterling, and in the Army of the Dead. (I am still involved in the movies here when possible; the most recent film I have worked on is Avatar 2 - released Dec 2022. ) We will visit Mt Victoria (home of the "Get off the road!" scene), drive by Stone St Studios, and go on a behind-the-scenes Wētā Workshop tour (price inclusive). In the afternoon we will head up to the Hutt Valley where we will visit Rivendell and the Isengard.

Your Wellington tour itinerary

I will meet you at your accommodation or cruise ship and we will first head to Mt Victoria to see where some of the earliest scenes for LotR were shot (including the famous "Get off the road!" scene). We will also go to Mt Victoria lookout with its 360deg views of Wellington city and harbour. We will drive by Stone St Studios before visiting the Wētā Cave where you will go on a behind-the-scenes Workshop tour. After this, we will have a quick stop for food at a local cafe before we head out to the Hutt Valley for Rivendell and Isengard locations. The order of the Tour may vary with the availability of Workshop tours.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Most of the Tour will be by car. My car is a modern (2007), clean, air-conditioned Mazda People Mover which seats 4 comfortably. I can hire a bigger car (at extra cost) with a mimimum of one month's notice.

What's included
Other: Tickets for Weta Workshop tour are included. Lunch is also included.
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Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. There will be an extra charge if I need to hire a bigger vehicle for more than 4 passengers (advance notice required, at least a month preferred).
Meeting location

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
TV And Movie
Off The Beaten Path
Architecture
Tour reference number
133415
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in Wellington is perfect for Lord of the Rings fans who want to explore the iconic filming locations with a genuine movie extra, Robbie T. It's also ideal for those interested in a personalized experience, as it includes visits to Mt Victoria, Stone St Studios, and a behind-the-scenes tour at Wētā Workshop. The tour is kid-friendly and suitable for small groups up to 4 people.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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