Meeting Point - Frankits Park The design of the park was heavily influenced by the annual street car race that ran through the area at that time. The seaside promenade was the start grid for the race and is the reason why the promenade is f... Read more
PLAY VIDEO Players is a 2012 Indian heist film Filming in India, mainly in Goa, began on 9 November 2010 and continued until the end of December 2010. The second phase of filming began in New Zealand in mid January 2011, in locations ac... Read more
PLAY VIDEO Te Papa - National Museum Discover the treasures and stories of New Zealand at Te Papa, our bold and innovative national museum. A recognised world-leader in interactive and visitor focused museum experiences, Te Papa lets you ... Read more
PLAY VIDEO Embassy Theatre This historic theatre built in 1926 was restored to host The Lord of the Rings premieres, including the world premiere of The Return of the King in December 2003 and also hosted the world premier of The Hobbit: An... Read more
Oriental Bay The Fountain The Carter Fountain in the cenoretre of the bay is named after Hugh Carter, who drowned in the harbour several days after its dedication. The fountain is controlled by a wind sensor so will not activate when the wi... Read more
Mt Victoria Look out Rising 196m above the city, the Mount Victoria Lookout is a Wellington must-do. Head to the lookout and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour, and beyond. From the top, enjoy the views... Read more
PLAY VIDEO Get off the Road! The capital's green belt was the site of some of the very first footage for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. "We found a really good, spooky-looking road for the scene where the four hobbits run and hide under t... Read more
Weta Studio Tours is your gateway to immersive filmmaking experiences in Wellington, New Zealand. Join us on a journey from Middle-earth to Tracy Island and beyond as you explore 20 years of award-winning creativity!
