Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough worth booking?
Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough is a 11-hour experience in Wellington, New Zealand, from $564 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $564 per person
Step into a world where fantasy meets flavour. The Fellowship of the Vine is a breathtaking 11-hour odyssey that unites the cinematic wonder of Middle‑earth with the rich tastes of Martinborough’s finest vineyards — all from your starting point in Wellington. Your journey begins at the legendary Wētā Workshop, home of Sir Richard Taylor’s award‑winning special effects for The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, The Rings of Power, and many more. Go behind the scenes and uncover the craft that brought Tolkien’s world to life. Then, follow the path through Middle‑earth, past the shimmering River Anduin, and into Martinborough’s renowned wine country. Here, you’ll savour tastings from three boutique wineries, paired beautifully with artisanal cheeses and a gourmet lunch among the vines. To complete your adventure, journey on to cinematic landmarks such as Rivendell — the home of Elrond, and the epic landscapes of Isengard and Helm’s Deep.
What you get
About this experience
Step into a world where fantasy meets flavour. The Fellowship of the Vine is a breathtaking 11-hour odyssey that unites the cinematic wonder of Middle‑earth with the rich tastes of Martinborough’s finest vineyards — all from your starting point in Wellington. Your journey begins at the legendary Wētā Workshop, home of Sir Richard Taylor’s award‑winning special effects for The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, The Rings of Power, and many more. Go behind the scenes and uncover the craft that brought Tolkien’s world to life. Then, follow the path through Middle‑earth, past the shimmering River Anduin, and into Martinborough’s renowned wine country. Here, you’ll savour tastings from three boutique wineries, paired beautifully with artisanal cheeses and a gourmet lunch among the vines. To complete your adventure, journey on to cinematic landmarks such as Rivendell — the home of Elrond, and the epic landscapes of Isengard and Helm’s Deep.
What's included
Included
- Entry to Themed locations on itinerary
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Transport between locations
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Wine flight with tastings from 4 locally grown vintages
What you'll see and do
Wellington
Meet at your accommodation at 8:15am please bring 3 layers of clothing and sunscreen
15 minutes here
Wētā Workshop has been making cool stuff for film and TV since 1987. Our crew has brought to life beloved characters and epic special effects for iconic blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and explore a world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic on a guided tour through our creative home base. You'll learn about the making of props, creatures and costumes created for your favourite films. Get hands-on with unique pieces from our many departments, catch our artists at work and discover how we’ve grown into the award-winning workshop you see today.
90 minutes here · Admission included
The Remutaka Hill Road (SH2) is a vital, scenic, and thrilling 45-minute drive connecting Wellington to the Wairarapa. Known for its breathtaking, panoramic views and winding, adventurous path, it serves as the gateway to vineyard country and includes improved safety barriers. It offers an exhilarating experience for drivers and a picturesque journey for passengers.
Pass by without stopping
Gourmet Lunch with wine flight Moy Hall is a family-owned vineyard and restaurant located in the heart of wine country in Martinborough, New Zealand. With a focus on sustainable viticulture, we produce handcrafted, single-vineyard wines that highlight the unique character of the region. Visitors are offered a warm and inviting dining experience housed in a charming Scottish longhouse set among the vines. Our restaurant showcases a menu of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, thoughtfully curated to complement their wines.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Gourmet lunch stop for weekend tours Enjoy a wonderfully leisurely lunch, a glass of wine in the sun or kickstart your weekend in style. A destination in itself, 3 Little Words is a special place to gather with your friends and family to celebrate, laugh and feast. Our sumptuous banqueting boards are created to delight your senses and be leisurely shared. They are fresh, seasonal and ever-changing Lamb loin fillet with Muhammara - an almond capsicum dip and an orange blossom hibiscus sauce. Topped with toasted almonds. Slow cooked pork belly with a chilli orange marmalade glaze. Sticky “Baklava” chicken with honey and dukkah. Arancini - Pumpkin and sage rice risotto balls crumbed and fried with aioli. Maakouda - Moroccan spiced potato cake. Ta’ameya - Pea and chickpea fritters with housemade hummus. Lemon, sultana and coriander couscous with pinenuts and seeds. Courgette, pickled green apple and fresh mint salad with housemade soft fresh cheese. Artisan bread
90 minutes here · Admission included
Meet the Wine maker and enjoy a tour through the vines learning about wine making and the seasonal variation of Martinborough. Have a cheese tasting while enjoying the 2024 vintage recognised by the Decanter Wine Awards. We will be sampling • Pinot Noir • Merlot • A Rose with a Pinot/Merlot blend • Semillon • Chardonnay • A selection of organic Wairarapa cheese & olives
75 minutes here · Admission included
Experience vertical tastings of Pinot noir led by a local sommelier. Including • 2016 Estate Pinot noir • 2018 Eclipse Pinot noir • 2021 Blue Rock Pinot noir • 2021 Eclipse Pinot noir • 2020 Silver river Pinot noir • Pinot Meunier rose
45 minutes here · Admission included
Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
Return to Wellington and stop at Rivendale
45 minutes here
Film Location Kaitoke Regional Park is a short drive from Wellington city and is a popular day trip and camping destination. Nestled in the foothills of the Tararua Range, the park covers 2,860 hectares of native bush, including centuries-old rimu, beech, and rātā trees. The trails range from short easy walks to more challenging climbs, catering to people of all ages and abilities. The gentle waters of the Pākuratahi River are a hotspot for visitors and are perfect for cooling off after enjoying one of the trails. If you choose to stay overnight, camping facilities are available along with BBQs and fresh drinking water. Kaitoke Regional Park is a haven for fans of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. Explore the magical location Rivendell film location including a replica Elvish Archway.
35 minutes here · Admission included
Film location Harcourt Park: Transformed into the Gardens of Isengard for The Lord of the Rings, Harcourt Park is where Gandalf and Saruman first discussed the discovery of the One Ring. The park's open spaces and distinctive trees made it an ideal filming location. New Zealand The Garden of Isengard: Stroll through the serene gardens where Gandalf and Saruman conversed in The Fellowship of the Ring. This iconic location is just 100 meters from reception and remains as breathtaking as it was in the film
20 minutes here · Admission included
Poet's Park
Poet's Park in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, served as a filming location for The Lord of the Rings, specifically representing the River Anduin. Scenes filmed here include the Fellowship leaving Lothlórien by boat. It is located along the Hutt River near Wellington’s Kiwi Holiday Park
20 minutes here · Admission included
Film location The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Helm's Deep Movie ...Helm's Deep from The Lord of the Rings was filmed at Dry Creek Quarry in the Wellington region. The massive set for the Battle of Hornburg was constructed in this working quarry located near Upper Hutt,, which was also used for scenes of Minas Tirith. While the set was removed after filming, the location is a popular spot for LOTR fans visiting the area.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Wellington
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 11 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Kosher Tours & Travel NZ
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included in the total duration.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
MADAGASCAR – Northern Tour and Vera Club Palm Beach - Unforgettable
In June 2025 we traveled as a couple (over 60) and we did this experience with a proposal of Vera Club and, leaving aside the evaluations of the individual places that we express below, we can say that it was an experience that left us a scent and images that will accompany us for a long time, absolutely recommended, also thanks to our guide Cristian and his second Abdel and the driver Takdeini. We summarize some places visited giving an evaluation that is definitely conditioned by tastes and time we encountered: • One night Baobab Lodge, to rest from the long plane journey, before leaving for the tour (absolutely non-existent services, we could not take a shower): or Beach and sea Vote 8 or Structure Vote 8,5 or Room and services Vote 3 or Kitchen Vote 4 • Four nights in Diego Suarez structure Allamanda Hotel, a dignified 3-star Italian: or Beach and sea Vote 6 (but we didn't need it we were always around) or Structure Vote 7 or Room and services Vote 7 or Kitchen Vote 7,5 • Two nights at Antoremba Lodge, where tranquility reigns supreme (fantastic): or Beach and sea Vote 8,5 or Structure Vote 9 or Room and services Vote 9 or Kitchen Vote 8,5 • Seven nights at Vera Club Palm Beach, with all inclusive formula: or Beach and sea Vote 5 Always full of seaweed or Structure Vote 8,5 or Room and services Vote 9 or Kitchen Vote 7,5 or Local animation Vote 8 or Italian animation Vote 4,5 • Places visited in the tour or Ankara Special Reserve Rating 6.5 or Tsingy Rouge Rating 8.5 or 3 Bays by Diego Suarez Vote 7 The reason for the low grade is that it rained on the day or Mountains of Ambre Vote 8 or Visit to rice fields / markets Vote 8 or Lemurs Vote 10 (they're so sweet) • Excursions made or Nosy Komba Vote 8 or Nosy Tanikely Rating 7.5 or Nosy Iranja Vote 9 The roads in the north are bad but, despite this, the tour was VERY enjoyable, and the off-roaders in the red dirt or sand embellished the experience.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $564 to $1,700
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Kosher Tours & Travel NZ, who run 9 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.3.
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Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Wellington.
How much does Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough cost?
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Prices start at $564 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Wellington usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Wellington is not rushed.
Is Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Wellington, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Wellington can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Wellington and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Wellington within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Wellington?
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On Outty we rank every Wellington experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island, Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington, Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Wellington?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough?
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Included: Entry to Themed locations on itinerary; Bottled water; Tea and coffee; Transport between locations; and Alcoholic beverages. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 68 listed pickup locations in and around Wellington. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Fellowship of the Vines LOTR Wellington to Martinborough if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
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