Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Name: Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Price: 59 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.76 (942 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step behind-the-scenes

Wētā Workshop has been making cool stuff for film and TV since 1987. Our crew has brought to life beloved characters and epic special effects for iconic blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and explore a world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic on a guided tour through our creative home base.

You'll learn about the making of props, creatures and costumes created for your favourite films. Get hands-on with unique pieces from our many departments, catch our artists at work and discover how we’ve grown into the award-winning workshop you see today.

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.

There is no luggage storage in the Wētā Cave or at our tour spaces.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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 and District 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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience

Guided return transfers

Options

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Reviews

4.76

942 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

810

An Amazing Experience
katelV1229OP,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing! The guide - Ella - was so knowledgeable, down to knowing the very last details of the questions I asked about LOTR. She was also very happy to answer any and all questions that were asked. The workshop itself was also amazing. Being able to see the real artifacts up close - like the ACTUAL suit of armor that Sauron wore - was an incredible experience. HIGHLY recommend. The admission fee is - I believe - on point for the experience as well. The tour was about 90 minutes, and I didn't want it to end (of course), so the time flew by, but it was never boring. Everyone we encountered was also really nice - I have nothing negative to say about it all.
God of ugle creatures worth a visit
JonathanG4448,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
well run tour with lots to see and do. guide was friendly and knowledgaeable Whilst you cant take pictures or touch some of the exhibits , you can at the end when given permission which was great Very informative , interesting and would recommend whilist it helps to know the films , my partner didnt and still enjoyed it alot
Above amazing experience
F1625DVannah,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour and overall experience superseded my expectations tenfold. The tour guide was amazing and was able to keep the audience engaged and entertained the whole time which is a hard thing to do. Getting to see the actual shards of Narzil as well as the helmet of the Witch King of Angmar was an actual emotional moment for myself, and learning what Mithril was made of was incredible, as I will now order a ton of butchers chain mill and make vests for my young children 😅🙌🏼 Thank you Weta for the incredible experience and I will be back from Australia soon, and bring my children along 🫶🏼
Excellent tour of Weta Wellington!
joy623r,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the tour and the interactive with the workers especially the foil model maker. We like being able to touch objects and take pictures.
Awesome!
CrazyLloyd72,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Friendly staff, great experience!
Movie magic!
Petra N,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well informed and super passionate employees. You can tell they love what they do. My 19 year old son loved it!!
Really interesting and entertaining tour
Steve M,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well presented tour and interesting history of Weta. Great to be able to get hands on with some well known props.
Weta Workshop must do in Wellington
phillT4380RR,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great shop, tour well presented by enthusiastic staff, great destination stop in Wellington
A must do in Wellington
Navigator19594348504,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really interesting visit, the guide was enthusiastic and passionate about her work there!
Wonderful Wētā Workshop Tour
E3870ODkimc,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour struck a perfect balance between education and entertainment, and it’s suitable for all ages. Whether you’re a film fan or just curious about the creative process, this is a must-do experience. Highly recommend to anyone visiting—definitely one of the highlights of our trip!