Immerse yourself in the world of filmmaking magic at Wētā Workshop in Wellington, New Zealand. Explore the creative process behind iconic films like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, and discover the secrets of movie effects, costumes, and miniatures.
Immerse yourself in the world of filmmaking magic at Wētā Workshop in Wellington, New Zealand. Explore the creative process behind iconic films like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, and discover the secrets of movie effects, costumes, and miniatures.
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Weta Cave - Want to experience the many sides of Wētā Workshop’s creativity? The Wētā Workshop Experience showcases the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures. Meet your guide at the Wētā Cave store to begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop!
Explore props,…
- Weta Cave - Want to experience the many sides of Wētā Workshop’s creativity? The Wētā Workshop Experience showcases the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures. Meet your guide at the Wētā Cave store to begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop!
Explore props, costumes, and cool stuff
From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar andDistrict 9: learn about props, costumes and creatures created for your favourite films. Interact with cool stuff from our creative departments and catch an artist at work on our tour stage.
Enter our world of miniatures and modelmaking
Discover the filmmaking technique of miniature effects and learn how they are built for hit TV and film productions. Wander through monumental miniatures from Thunderbirds Are Go and see how we fit an entire island, cityscape and mansion under one roof!
- Professional guided tour at Wētā Workshop
- Professional guided tour at Wētā Workshop
- Guided return transfers
- Guided return transfers
Step behind the scenes
Wētā Workshop has been crafting amazing creations for film and TV since 1987. The talented team has brought beloved characters and stunning special effects to life for iconic blockbusters such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and immerse yourself…
Step behind the scenes
Wētā Workshop has been crafting amazing creations for film and TV since 1987. The talented team has brought beloved characters and stunning special effects to life for iconic blockbusters such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and immerse yourself in a world of creativity, physical effects, and cinematic magic with a guided tour of our creative headquarters.
Discover the process behind the creation of props, creatures, and costumes for your favorite films. Engage with unique pieces from various departments, observe our artists in action, and learn how we have evolved into the award-winning workshop we are today.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
