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M The Embassy Theatre 10 Kent Terrace The iconic Embassy Theatre has been
at the centre of Wellington’s love affair with film for nine decades! The Embassy blends the glamour and richness of its heritage and history with state-of-the art technology (Dolby Atmos) and a contemporary cinema experience.
BIFUR A veteran of the Orc War, Bifur the Dwarf bears the scars
of battle, including the remnants of an enemy axe lodged in his skull. Rendered incapable of speaking the common tongue by the injury, Bifur barks only gruff utterances in Khuzdul, the secret language of the Dwarves, and is prone to acting on sudden random compulsions.
BOMBUR Brother of Bofur and cousin to Bifur, Bombur rounds out
the Company of Thorin as the Quest’s travelling cook. Broad even for a Dwarf, who as a people tend to be stocky and wide of belly, Bombur has a passion for the preparation and consumption of food.
BOFUR Simple and straightforward in taste and manner, Bofur
the Dwarf binds the Company of Thorin together through hardship and ill weather with his smile and wit. Brother to Bombur and cousin to Bifur, Bofur claims no familial bond to Thorin Oakenshield, but his loyalty is nevertheless unshakable.
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FILI Wielding twin Dwarven swords and bristling with knives,
Fili the Dwarf is a well- trained, natural fighter, a true royal heir forged in the fashion of the Longbeard kings he is destined to succeed: Durin, Thror and Fili’s uncle Thorin Oakenshield. Yet Fili is a Dwarf Prince without a kingdom.
KILI AND KILI (SCALE) Youngest nephew of Thorin Oakenshield and brother
to Fili, Kili the Dwarf joins the quest for Erebor out of a belief in his uncle and the righteousness of their cause. A principled, honest young Dwarf of warm humour and upright bearing, Kili is unencumbered by the worries and prejudices born by his elders in the Company of Thorin.
K Museum Art Hotel 90 Cable Street A visual feast for art enthusiasts.
The Museum Art Hotel welcomes guests and visitors to enjoy the hotel’s extensive art collection.
RADAGAST While Gandalf the Grey and
Saruman the White busy themselves with the affairs of Elves, Men and the speaking peoples of Middle-earth, the smaller folk of fur and feathers are the concern of the Brown Wizard, Radagast.
L Copthorne Oriental Bay 100 Oriental Bay This hotel offers spectacular views
over Wellington harbour and is only two minutes’ walk to vibrant Courtenay Place entertainment and dining precinct and many local theatres.
BARD A humble ferryman and father to three children, Bard’s
grim demeanour and modest lifestyle hide a noble heritage, for Bard is descended in direct line from Girion Lord of Dale that was in the time before the Dragon’s coming, generations past.
O The Roxy Cinema 5 Park Road, Miramar Voted ‘Best Cinema in NZ’ by AIDA in 2013, the iconic Roxy
Cinema is located in the heart of the film capital of New Zealand. Boasting state-of-the-art cinema projection, exclusive Weta interior design, award-winning 1930s style architecture, two bars, gallery and event space and an inspired international dining experience in CoCo at the Roxy. Bringing back the magic with food, film and fun.
NORI Younger brother of Dori and elder sibling to Ori, Nori the
Dwarf’s stake in the Quest for Erebor has as much to do with leaving trouble behind as it does with seeking adventure ahead. Of all the Dwarves in the Company of Thorin Oakenshield, he is perhaps the most accustomed to sleeping under hedges and in caves, having found himself on the wrong side of the law more than he would likely confess.
DORI As the senior brother in his family, Dori feels keenly the
burden of responsibility for his two very different younger siblings. While the wayward and restless Nori comes and goes, spending his days in nefarious pursuits that raise Ori’s hair, the youngest brother Ori dreams of adventure and glory from the confines of a sheltered life behind Dori’s skirts. Dori feels it his duty to guide and protect them both, even if sometimes they protest. But while some might dismiss Dori’s mothering and dogged pretensions as signals of a fussy, overly fearful character, to do so would be to misunderstand him, for Dori is as tough and doughty as any Dwarf.
ORI The youngest of three brothers to join the Quest for
Erebor, Ori is gentle of heart but bold of spirit. His youth has been a sheltered one, spent in quiet lands under the sometimes smothering protection of his eldest brother, Dori. Idealistic and restless, Ori yearns for a chance to test his mettle in battle and to help Thorin Oakenshield restore the honour and glory of the Dwarves in the east. Swaddled in soft wool and linen garments and armed with only a knife, a slingshot and a stout heart, Ori eagerly takes up Thorin’s cause.
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THORIN A proud and noble Dwarf of resolute character and stern
bearing, Thorin was the grandson of Thror of the line of Durin and heir to lost throne of Erebor. Throughout the long, hard decades of his exile, Thorin’s mind ever dwelled upon the thought of some day retaking the mountain and restoring his people to their erstwhile splendour.
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BILBO A quiet life in the sleepy gardens
of The Shire was all Bilbo Baggins ever knew that he wanted, but when his home is invaded by thirteen rowdy Dwarves and the Wizard Gandalf, the gentleman hobbit finds himself enlisted as a burglar on a perilous quest across Middle-earth’s Wilderland to reclaim treasure from a dragon.
C Ibis Hotel 153 Featherston Street Located in the heart of the city near the bustle of Lambton
Quay and a three minute walk from the waterfront, with easy access to Parliament, Westpac Stadium and Te Papa.
GLOIN Gloin the Dwarf joins the Company of Thorin Oakenshield
as both participant and investor. A stalwart retainer and traditionalist, Gloin and his brother Oin are cousins to Thorin, the King in Exile, and hold his quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the Dragon Smaug as of the greatest import for the future of their people.
D InterContinental Wellington 2 Grey Street Take time for a coffee or cocktail
in The Lobby Lounge or indulge in Chameleon Restaurant for lunch or dinner in Wellington’s only international 5 Star hotel.
GANDALF Wandering Middle-earth’s winding
paths is the travelling conjurer Gandalf, known by many names to many peoples in many lands, though few could guess the true extent of his powers or purpose. His fireworks may delight many a hobbit youngster, but the Grey Wizard is no mere magician or trickster.
E James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington’s iconic inner-city hotel featuring two restaurants
& bars. The hotel is only two minutes from the Cable Car and offers direct lift access to Lambton Quay shopping district.
DWALIN Tall for a Dwarf and a warrior of renown among his kind,
Dwalin the Dwarf has fought at Thorin Oakenshield’s side many times and the two spar regularly to hone each other’s skills.
F Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre Civic Square The i-SITE is the official Visitor
Information Centre and the local experts in our compact harbour capital. They provide travel advice and bookings within Wellington and for the whole of New Zealand.
TAURIEL The Silvan Elf TaurielTM captains King Thranduil’s guards
in the Woodland Realm. A bright, spirited Elf with a passionate heart and strong convictions, Tauriel’s youthfulness bestows upon her an outlook less prejudiced by the wrongs of the past that darken her King’s thoughts.
G West Plaza Hotel 110 Wakefield Street Location and style in heart of Wellington! Check out the
lightshades in the lobby. Made of Kaynemaile Mesh, designed by Kayne Horsham a previous Art Director on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Kaynemaile was originally designed as a lightweight version of protective chainmail which was worn as armour by the actors.
BALIN When Balin the Dwarf spoke in the great halls of Erebor,
the wise would listen. The council of Fundin’s eldest son was much revered among the noble Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain and beyond, for he was clear- sighted, discerning and erudite.
H CQ Hotel Wellington 213-223 Cuba Street The CQ complex is located on Cuba Street, renowned for
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OIN One of the oldest Dwarves in the Company of Thorin, Oin
comes from a wealthy family and is cousin to king in exile, Thorin Oakenshield. A wise and learned Dwarf, Oin is a seer, prying meaning from portentous events and signs. It is Oin’s reading of the return of Erebor’s birds to the Mountain that convinces his brother Gloin to fund the quest, but it is Oin’s expertise as an apothecary that makes him one of the most valued members of the Company.
I Wharewaka 1 Cable Street This beautiful purpose-built,
function centre houses our two Waka (canoes) ‘Te Rerenga Kotahi’ and ‘Te Hononga’. Housed alongside Karaka Café, open 7-days, so come and enjoy great coffee, great food and great people.
LEGOLAS A Prince of Woodland Realm, Legolas is the son of Thranduil
who rules the twisted wilds of Mirkwood in the north from his palace beneath the ground. While his loyalty to his father is absolute, doubts gnaw at Legolas, doubts given voice by the young Silvan Elf who captain’s the King’s Guard, Tauriel. Though Legolas is Sindar and his father would never consent to see him wed to a lower caste of Elf, the Prince nonetheless watches the spirited and beautiful Tauriel with a longing that goes beyond courtly friendship or the trust between fellow soldiers of the Realm.
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55 Cable Street Te Papa is New Zealand’s bold and
innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.
ELF SOLDIER AND ELF LIEUTENANT Elven armour and chainmaille was inspired
greatly by the Silvan environment in which they dwelt. Organic forms, leafmaille and soft fabrics in lithe and dynamic construction allow the soldiers and officers of Thranduil’s army to make the most of their natural- born agility while staying protected from the blades and arrows of their enemies in the battle of the five armies.
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Weta Cave 1 Weka St, Miramar, The Weta Cave is the hub
of Weta’s Workshop tours in Miramar.
It’s a movie lover’s showcase of props, costumes and collectibles, where members of the crew can take you on a guided tour and reveal some of the movie magic.
Screening every 30 minutes, an exclusive behind-the-scenes film features interviews with Sir Peter Jackson, Sir Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger and Jamie Selkirk, who founded Weta Workshop and who celebrate its 20th anniversary this year!
THE WETA CAVE SHOP is a cavern of creativity in its own right, and boasts a huge range of merchandise:
• Collectible sculpture by the artists at Weta
• Authentic prop replicas from the movies you love
• Jewellery and clothing
• Books, DVDs and Blu-Rays
• Art prints and posters
• Keepsakes and souvenirs
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The sculpture of Gollum diving into the stream to catch sweet juicy fishes is 13 metres long. The installation was put in place ahead of the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, as part of Wellington’s initiative to transform itself into the Middle of Middle-earth. In December of 2013, two Great Eagles soared above the terminal, one of which carries Gandalf the Grey. Weta Workshop moulded and cast 1000 feathers for the eagle installations, which have wingspans of 15 metres. November of 2014 marked the installation of the third Hobbit-themed installation:
Smaug the Magnificent, a huge dragon nestled in rocks in the airport’s check-in area. Smaug features animatronic parts with a blinking yellow eye that watches travellers as they go by. The sculpture, which is 75% of the full sized dragon, was revealed to a crowd of Hobbit fans in New Zealand as winners of the Hobbit Fan Fellowship contest. Sir Richard Taylor has described Smaug as “the ultimate creation of Weta’s imagination”. The installation was unveiled ahead of the premiere of the final film in the Hobbit Trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies.
At three and a half metres (11 ft 6 in) tall, Azog’s a gigantic foe. You’ll probably be eye-to-eye with his loin cloth – with all the faces of his victims staring back at you. Turning and running seems a logical option. Or you could just snap a selfie with him, then share it with your friends! #azog
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