Ever since Lord of the Rings trilogy created sensation at the box office, popularity of Wellington, the main filming and production location for the trilogy has soared as an exotic tourism destination. The film was shot in New Zealand between October 1999 and December 2000, and it is here that the terrific screenplay of Middle Earth took shape of reality. You can experience all this and much more in all its diversity whilst in Wellington. Seatoun Beach, Wellington was an important location for shooting for the film.
James Coutts Crawford developed Seatoun in 1879, and named it after a place in Forfarshire (UK) which was owned by the Crawford family.
As per the conservation policies and legal requirements of the land, no film sets from the Lord of the Rings remain. However, many Wellington tour operators know the secrets of the making of these movies, and offer package tours to visitors, taking them to places that the public does not have access to. One important place of interest during these tours is the quaint seaside suburb of Seatoun where most of the cast and crew stayed during filming. Another popular attraction at the Seatoun Beach, Wellington is the house of Peter Jackson – often seen hanging out in his garden or on the beach. What to do at Seatoun Beach, Wellington
There is a lot that this lovely Wellington beach has to offer: - Enjoy swimming in the warm crystalline waters of the sea or picnic with family and friends in the large grassy expanses near the beach.
- Enjoy Water Skiing
- Try Wind Surfing
- Stroll by the wonderful sea. In a city renowned for its compact size and leisurely strolls, the charming stretch of Seatoun Beach, Wellington is perhaps the best walking stretch of all. In the warm summer months taking a lovely evening stroll and listening to the soft music of the waves kissing miles of rolling beach is very relaxing.
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