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Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour Wellington
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Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour Wellington

by Weta Workshop

2 hours
Wellington
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$106.20NZ$118Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$53.10
All taxes and fees included

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2 hours
NZ$106.20NZ$118Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$53.10
All taxes and fees included
2 hours
NZ$106.20NZ$118Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$53.10
All taxes and fees included
2 hours
NZ$106.20NZ$118Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$53.10
All taxes and fees included
2 hours
NZ$106.20NZ$118Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$53.10
All taxes and fees included

Overview

Wētā Workshop in Wellington has been producing props, creatures, costumes, and special effects for films since 1987, including titles like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This 90-minute walking tour takes visitors through the workshop’s creative areas, where they see how movie effects and physical props are made. The tour begins at the Wētā Cave store and includes a guided look at armour, weapons, creatures, costumes, make-up, and miniatures. Visitors can handle some of the items and observe artists working on current projects. This tour provides insight into the different departments involved in making film magic at Wētā Workshop. The guided experience is the only inclusion; transportation to the venue is not provided.

Highlights

Tour the Wētā Workshop creative areas in Wellington
See props, costumes, creatures, and film effects
Learn about work on The Lord of the Rings and Avatar
Handle select movie props during the tour
Watch artists working on current projects

What's included

Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience

What's not included

Guided return transfers

Itinerary

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Wētā Workshop Experience

This 90-minute tour starts at the Wētā Cave store and covers the creation of movie props, costumes, creatures, and special effects. Visitors see armour, weapons, make-up, miniatures, and more from films including The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, and District 9. The guide shows how these items are made and maintained, visitors can interact with select pieces, and watch an artist working live on the tour stage.

90 min

Meeting point

Your Wētā Workshop Experience will start at the Wētā Cave store located on the corner of Weka Street and Camperdown Road, Miramar, Wellington. Please allow enough time to find a carpark, as spaces are limited.

End point

Your Wētā Workshop Experience will start at the Wētā Cave store located on the corner of Weka Street and Camperdown Road, Miramar, Wellington. Please allow enough time to find a carpark, as spaces are limited.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Photography is not allowed inside tour areas unless the guide permits it.
No luggage storage is available at the Wētā Cave or other tour locations.
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