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Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington | 1 hour 30 minutes

545 Reviews | Wellington
From $37.67 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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12pm Wētā Workshop Experience
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
11am Wētā Workshop Experience
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
2pm Wētā Workshop Experience
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
1pm Wētā Workshop Experience
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92
10am Wētā Workshop Experience
2 Adults x $34.46
$68.92
Approx Total
$68.92

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience
  • Guided return transfers

Overview

Wellington, New Zealand, is home to an entire community of creative Wētā Workshop artisans who’ve brought life to such films as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar, and many others. Wētā Workshop is your gateway to filmmaking creativity. Join our guided tours and learn about the making of movie effects, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, and more!

Meeting points

Your Wētā Workshop Experience will start at the Wētā Cave store located on the corner of Weka Street and Camperdown Road, Miramar, Wellington. Please allow enough time to find a carpark, as spaces are limited.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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    Want to experience the many sides of Wētā Workshop’s creativity? The Wētā Workshop Experience showcases the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures. Meet your guide at the Wētā Cave store to begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop! Explore props, costumes, and cool stuff From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar andDistrict 9: learn about props, costumes and creatures created for your favourite films. Interact with cool stuff from our creative departments and catch an artist at work on our tour stage. Enter our world of miniatures and modelmaking Discover the filmmaking technique of miniature effects and learn how they are built for hit TV and film productions. Wander through monumental miniatures from Thunderbirds Are Go and see how we fit an entire island, cityscape and mansion under one roof!

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Photography is strictly prohibited in all tour spaces, unless specified by the tour guide.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them on board and disembark.
  • There is no luggage storage in the Weta Cave or at our tour spaces.

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.7

545 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 459 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing Talent, Enthusiasm & a Must Do

Published on Mar, 2025

I had a fabulous time, I took the shuttle bus driven by a driver who was keen to show us some places along the way & stop for photos. We entered through the gift shop & had a bit of time before the beginning of our tour. Mia was a very enthusiastic hostess and it was her joy to share the information with us & answer our questions. I completely enjoyed the tour & the highlight for me was Kim Beaton showing her tin foil creations that lead to some amazing finished products. Kim's enthusiasm for her craft filled the room. I would highly recommend this tour & next time I travel to NZ I won't overlook the Auckland workshop. It was very good value for quite a few hours.

Great value

Published on Mar, 2025

It's excellent. The tour guide explains very well the process and how the company started. You even get some hands on with the swords and making something creative. Super fun!

Review of Weta Workshop Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

The tour was a great look into what goes on behind the scenes at Weta Workshop. James was very k knowledgeable and helpful. There was one thing he wasn't sure about and the entire staff had a great time figuring it out to get me the answer. Fantastic experience!

Must see for movie fans!

Published on Mar, 2025

I knew they were responsible for many of the costumes & special effects for the Lord of the Rings, but was not aware that they also have supported over 100 other movies & shows. If you’re a movie fan then this is a must see activity. Note: they wouldn’t allow picture taking for the first 1/2 of the tour but we had plenty of things to see and things to take pictures of so bring your camera or smartphone with you.

This was the highlight of my trip

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a brilliant experience. The tour guide was great and full of knowledge. We even got to talk with some of the model creators. This is a MUST if you are interesting in behind the scenes for films or Lord of the Rings.

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