Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Overview
Available languages
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.
What‘s Included
Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience
Guided return transfers
Options
10am Wētā Workshop Experience
1pm Wētā Workshop Experience
12pm Wētā Workshop Experience
2pm Wētā Workshop Experience
11am Wētā Workshop Experience
Reviews
959 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do!
bonniej27,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful time. It was so interesting to learn about the behind the scenes and processes, and see some of the props and prosthetics made for some of our favourite films. Our guide was really lovely and was especially amazing with our baby who squealed (happily, she’s a fan) throughout. Definitely a must do when in Wellington.
The staff were very...
Thomas L,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff were very friendly, and I had an amazing time. If you enjoy movies, you’ll definitely love it. Time flew by, and it became such a wonderful memory.
It’s ok
Maxym R,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Visit was ok, a little of trivial benign info and some dude rumbling about recycling and best place to go through trash. Auckland tour visit was far more interesting.
Excellent tour
victoriarH7781YJ,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the tour and all the displays. All the crew was really friendly. This is one of the reasons why we visited New Zealand!
Mind Blowing!!!
TaffyWright,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic tour, enthusiastic tour guide, so much to see and get involved with... Blew our minds!!
Awesome weta workshop tour
Leanne B,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent interactive tour showing how props and costumes made for a variety of movies including lord of the rings and avatar and many more 😀
Great tour
760gillianp,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time , ideal for a 10 & 11yr old children. The tour guide was informative & enthusiastic. Loved it.
A great tour
Sightsee10054080079,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Our tour guide was very engaging and loved the silver foil workshop!
Wētā studios tour 🤩
Reana I,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fantastic tour. See all of the incredible movie props and led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide made it a great experience. Highly recommend!
Amazing experience!
Jennie C,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00knowledgeable tour and learnt a lot! Wete made a lot more of the movies than we thought. They shall make a coffee table book of each of the movies they made and the story behind it! would be lovely to read it all!
From NZ$59.00
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