Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Enter the world of Wētā Workshop with the Wētā Workshop Experience + Guided Transfers, a guided round trip by Wētā Workshop! You’ll enjoy return transfers from central Wellington to Wētā Workshop, where you’ll explore our unique tour space!
Your driver will highlight iconic film sites during your journey to the Wētā Cave (a cavern of creativity in it's own right!) On arrival, a Wētā Workshop crew member will show you incredible props and costumes from films like The Hobbit and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour takes place in a functioning workshop, so it can get a little drafty. We recommend bringing an extra warm layer or two.
There is no luggage storage in the Weta Cave or at our tour spaces.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided return transfers from central Wellington - live commentary on board
Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience
Does not include hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Your guided transfers depart from the drop-off and pick-up zone at 217 Wakefield Street (located by Tākina) We recommend arriving at the pick-up point 15-min before your booked departure time.
Weta Workshop
Journey from Wellington to the Wētā Cave in a dedicated shuttle. Here, you'll begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop! From your favourite films to larger-than-life exhibitions: during our Wētā Workshop Tour learn about the practical effects created for The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, the record-breaking Gallipoli: The scale of our war and more! Wander through Manufacture Alley, interacting with the tools and technology of our creative departments. Hear our tales of filmmaking, see artists at work on our tour stage, and learn secrets of movie magic!
Options
10:15AM Wētā Workshop Transfer
1:15PM Wētā Workshop Transfer
12:15PM Wētā Workshop Transfer
9:15AM Wētā Workshop Transfer
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
interesting tour and...
david h,
Feb 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00interesting tour and enjoyed seeing some of the processes that go into film making. enjoyed the interactive parts like tin foil modelling.
Highly recommended for LoTR and other movie and TV fans!
Waverly D,
Feb 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00The WETA Workshop is fascinating. I had no idea how long they have been doing film and TV work, nor how many projects they have done - Xena Warrior Princess, anyone? You don’t actually get to go into the active area where they are working on secret props and costumes for upcoming productions but you do get to peek into other areas. We met one of the creature artists and her work is fabulous. The bus ride from Wellington was lovely and our driver, Derek, was friendly and knowledgeable.
Excellent informative and enjoyable hands on tour.
Kerry F,
Jan 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very helpful minivan driver. Drive to Weta allows you to see some of Wellington coastal suburbs, with a photo stop at the "Wellington" hill sign (their "Hollywood" sign). Not a lot of opportunity to sit during the tour, so be prepared for a lot of standing. Excellent and informative tour.
We loved the workshop...
Stacey K,
Jan 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved the workshop tour. It wasn’t at all what I was expecting but it was still great to see how all the props were made. The rooms sometimes felt a little cramped, so I wouldn’t recommend for anyone who gets claustrophobic. Other than that it was a great experience.
WETA is worth it
Arthur H,
Jan 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide is very fun. It’s a small 12–15 person bus. Every kind of tour in Wellington seems to pick up at the same spot. So being on time and checking to make sure you join the right vehicle is important. You will have very little time in the gift shop so look online before you go so you know what you want. The gift shop really does have the cheapest prices for WETA items than anywhere else. Even online 3rd party. This tour is so fun with some great interactive parts for everyone.
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