Amanda Cox (Principal Advisor for Parks & Forests in Greater Wellington) writes: Those fans lucky enough to be in Wellington New Zealand for the world premiere of Return of the King might like to explore the landscapes of the Upper Hutt valley on the day before the big party.
Greater Wellington and Upper Hutt City Council are running a guided bus tour of four film sites – Helms Deep (Dry Creek Quarry), River Anduin (Hutt River), Isengard (Harcourt Park) and Rivendell (Kaitoke Regional Park), followed by a barbecue lunch set in Kaitoke’s beautiful picnic area.
Visitors will get the chance to explore the new Pakuratahi River Walk, with its stunning views of native beech and rimu forest.
Buses depart Upper Hutt Railway Station from 10am and the last bus returns in time to catch the 5pm train back to Wellington. Seats cost $35 each and are limited.
Book via email uhvic@uhcc.govt.nz or phone 04 527 2141
Amanda Cox
Principal Advisor – Marketing & Design
Parks & Forests
Greater Wellington – The Regional Council
P O Box 11646, Wellington
142 Wakefield Street, Wellington
P 04 381 7726 (DDI)
F 04 802 0300
M 025 674 6687
www.gw.govt.nz
