Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

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

Options

10am Wētā Workshop Experience

11am Wētā Workshop Experience

2pm Wētā Workshop Experience

12pm Wētā Workshop Experience

1pm Wētā Workshop Experience

Reviews

4.73

674 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

572

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
Highlight of our trip to NZ
Sarah B,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We're huge LOTR fans and could have spent all day here- so much to see. Brandon our guide was enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable. My only slight criticism is that as a hearing impaired visitor I couldn't hear the videos, and there were no subtitles. Fascinating place, with the opportunity to handle props and have a go at sculpting. Also noticed other Weta items on display around Wellington, which we would otherwise have missed. The shop is incredible.
Excellent tour
Pamela B,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour. We didn't realise how many films and exhibitions WETA workshop was involved in. The detail in each piece is just brilliant. The artists working here are so talented. This place is well worth a visit.
Amazing modeling works
Andreas S,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tour of the studio with background on the development of Weta. Very interesting and informative. Tour guide was great.
Movie Making Insights
Ron K,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great look into movie making for costumes and props. We found our time there most interesting. Well worth the time.