Hobbit costume trail for Middle of Middle-earth

To celebrate the release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and thank Wellington – otherwise known as the Middle of Middle-earth – for its support over the past 15 years, Sir Peter Jackson is lending more than 20 costumes and props created by 3 foot 7 and Weta Workshop for The Middle of Middle-earth Costume Trail.

Positively Wellington Tourism Chief Executive David Perks says the trail across 15 locations will launch to coincide with the opening of the third film in The Hobbit Trilogy – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Artists -in New Zealand cinemas on 11 December, and remain in the city until the end of February.

Half a million guest nights are spent in Wellington across the summer period. “It’s very special for locals and visitors to get this opportunity to see the incredible artistry involved in making these films in Wellington, and to see up close the detail and technique that goes into these amazing costume creations,” David Perks says.