Top Wellington On the Water

Travelers with a short time in Wellington can enjoy a Lord of the Rings-themed tour in just half a day. Visit Hobbiton Woods, where many scenes were filmed, and take a tour of Weta Workshop, where many of the films’ special effects were thought up and brought to life. You’ll even see the theater that hosted the films’ world premiers. This is a must-do tour for Tolkien fans.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this family-friendly rafting trip down Te Awa Kairangi (the Hutt River). After donning the necessary safety gear and listening to a safety briefing, raft down a mellow section of the river, with small rapids and gentle stretches. Admire the views along the way. If anyone in the family is feeling brave, you can jump from rocks and go for a swim.

This tour is ideal for adventurous visitors to New Zealand. This wilderness river tour is the closest to any city in New Zealand. Take in the cascading waterfalls and ancient native scenery while rushing through exhilarating rapids and rugged wilderness. There are over fifty exciting rapids to explore.