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
9:15AM Wētā Workshop Transfer
10:15AM Wētā Workshop Transfer
1:15PM Wētā Workshop Transfer
12:15PM Wētā Workshop Transfer
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Transport was good though...
Colleen R,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Transport was good though we were a little unsure of meeting place. Information at workshop was well presented, organised and informative. Taylor our guide was very enthusiastic
Best for teens and fans of movies featuring hobbits
Scott W,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
3.00The opportunity to see items from The Hobbit and The Lord Of the Rings was cool but the sound isolation between the rooms of the tour is poor. While our guide was talking we could hear the guide in the next room…. Sometimes louder than our guide. The walls on the rooms don’t go up to the ceiling so noise overlap is a problem The workshop at the end on fashioning things from tinfoil might be better suited to youngsters and the upsell for photos holding prop swords was a bit tacky The tour was okay but not the best value for money compared to other tours we have taken
Very interesting tour of...
Paul S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very interesting tour of film making and special effects. If you love Lord of the Rings then you will especially love this tour.
Unmissable...
Stewart L,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00...even if one isn't a LOTR fanatic. Friendly, knowledgeable driver & guide. Very highly recommended.
Wacky Time at Weta Workshop
Joanne W,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00So much fun, guides are fantastic and so was our bus driver. Truly a great way to spend an afternoon.
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