Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

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Highlights & inclusions

Discover Wētā Workshop's humble beginnings and rich creative history working on iconic TV shows and movies
Walk through our tour space for an intimate look behind-the-scenes and interact with cool stuff from our many departments
Get an exclusive and up-close glimpse inside our workshop
Walk amongst props, prosthetics, costumes and swords and learn the stories behind the making of them
Meet our artists at work and try out some hands-on sculpting techniques
Tickets include 2 free digital souvenir photos from our tour
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$99.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience

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What you can expect

Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop and back again in our dedicated shuttle.

With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you to sit back and enjoy stunning harbour views, insider stories of film and creativity and even spot the iconic Wellywood sign on the way to our creative home in Miramar.

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.

Location

1 weka st, Wellington, NZ 6022

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 30-minute guided transfer
  • 15 minutes to explore the Wētā Cave
  • 90-minute tour
  • 15 minutes for retail shopping
  • 30-minute guided transfer back to the city
Highlights
  • Enter the world of Weta Workshop with There and Back Again, a guided round trip by Weta Studio Tours
  • You’ll enjoy return transfers from Wellington i-SITE to Weta Studio Tours, where you’ll explore a dedicated area of Weta Workshop
  • Your driver will highlight iconic film sites during your journey. On arrival, snap photos with our sculptures, wander through our props showcase, and browse our retail shop
  • Your ticket guarantees seating to our behind-the-scenes documentary
  • A Weta Workshop crew member will then guide you on a tour through the props and costumes from The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and more
Time
  • Please select time at booking
Departure Location
  • This experience departs from 217 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Additional Information
  • Filming, photography and recording is prohibited within the Weta Cave Workshop Tour space
  • No refunds or other compensation if you are late and miss your tour
  • Children must be accompanied by adult 14 years or older
  • Filming, photography and recording is prohibited within the Weta Cave Workshop Tour space
  • If a tour is cancelled by Weta Workshop, we can reschedule your tour to another day that suits you or offer a full refund.
  • No refunds or other compensation if you are late and miss your tour
  • Children must be accompanied by adult 14 years or older
Cancellation Policy
  • Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
  • If cancellation is made within 48 hours of arrival, we will refund 50% of the total booking price.
  • If cancellation is made within 24 hours of arrival, there is no refund available.
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements