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Discover the Secret Realms of Middle-earth with this journey into the heart of Elvendom.
Join your expert guide and begin the day visiting Stansborough Mill - official costume maker for Lord of the Rings - for a fascinating insight into how this small, family-owned business became renowned around the world for craftsmanship still done the old fashioned way, including the exquisite cloaks gifted to the Fellowship.
Then enter a historical country estate that became the filming location of Lothlorien and the Gladden Fields. After enjoying lunch in the Summerhouse, your expert guide will share stories and anecdotes of how the area was transformed into the home of Lord Celeborn and Galadriel, Lady of Light, as well as where Smeagol and Deagol discovered and fought over the ownership of The One Ring.
As well as in-depth knowledge from people who were there, we have also gathered cloaks, weapons, and even a coracle for you to recreate once-in-a-lifetime photos from your favourite scenes
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Be aware that pick up may be arranged up to 15mins before or after the scheduled departure time. This will be communicated to you 24-48 hours before your tour. For anyone arriving by cruise ship, we can pick-up and drop-off directly from the port. Please select Cruise Ship Port when booking and advise your ship name. Please be ready at the main entrance of your hotel unless otherwise informed - some hotel pick ups will involve meeting a few meters away so we can stop safely. Please note that we can't pick up from every hotel or AirBnBs around the suburbs. If your hotel is not listed, enter your own pick up location and we will contact you to advise the best place to meet. If you are staying outside Wellington City and plan to drive into town, we recommend parking on Barnett Street next to Te Papa Museum.
Itinerary
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Visit the 'Stansborough mill'. Stansborough mill make high quality woven products that have featured in many movies with some of the most important being the cloaks for Lord of the Rings. While here you will watch a presentation on the mill and farm and be given a 30 min tour to see how the turn of the century mills work. See them making the same cloaks that were used in the movie yourself! Then you get the chance to purchase something from their range of bespoke clothing, hat, gloves.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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We will transport you up to the amazing Fernside Estate. This was the site of some amazing filming locations from Lord of the Rings. We are the only company allowed to visit this private estate and our expert guide will show you how they turned this spectacular garden and lake into "Lothlorien' and 'Gladden Fields' for the movies. While here enjoy a walk in the private native forest and tour the extensive gardens. You will also be treated to a Elven themed lunch in the 'Summer house' set in the secret garden.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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