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Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

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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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience

Guided return transfers

What To Expect

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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 • Admission Included

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2pm Wētā Workshop Experience

12pm Wētā Workshop Experience

11am Wētā Workshop Experience

10am Wētā Workshop Experience

1pm Wētā Workshop Experience

Reviews

4.75

730 reviews

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  • Memorable experience at Wētā

    Teresa A,

    Aug 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The Wētā tour was amazing, very informative and fun. Our tour guide Taylor was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining making the experience one to remember. We would definitely recommend anyone visiting Wellington to include a visit in your agenda and you won’t be disappointed.

  • Fun time at the Weta Workshop

    Francisco N,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I had a lovely time at the Weta Workshop tour. I enjoyed how engaging the guide was, as it showed that he was really into what the Weta Workshop was all about. I liked how the workshop was divided into several rooms that had something for us to explore or learn about. The videos that are used in the tour were also top notch. Overall, this was a fun must do activity for the whole family.

  • We had a very...

    Rosemary F,

    Jul 3, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    We had a very enthusiastic guide. He made the experience thoroughly enjoyable . Our group ranged from preschool to retired,all were catered to.

  • A very joyful experience,...

    Paul S,

    May 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A very joyful experience, clearly very passionate people doing what they love and it was great having Mack as our guide!

  • A must see when in Wellington

    Nigel H,

    Apr 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It is very professional and family orientated our guide was very informative and interacted with our group

From NZ$55.00

4.75
730 reviews
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