Wellington Photos

(Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ)

Wellington is surrounded by natural beauty spots and magnificent coastal views

Paramata, a coastal area popular for boating

Cruises around the coast provide some of the best views of the skyline

Much of the world-famous movie 'Lord of the Rings' was filmed at locations around Wellington

Many of the major 'Lord of the Rings' sets have been dismantled, although photographs show how the areas once looked

One of the Hobbit houses in the Hobbiton area, close to Mount Victoria

The Hobbit houses have now become part of the scenery and are a popular attraction for fans of the 'Lords of the Rings' trilogy

Guided tours of the Hobbiton district and other major locations used in the 'Lord of the Rings' are available

Skiing is a popular excursion from Wellington, with top skiing resorts located around Mount Ruapehu

Breathtaking winter scenery around Mount Ruapehu
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