Experience the magic of movie effects in a whole new light on our evening tour.
Twilight Tours 5:30pm & 6:30pm
Looking for a cinematic night out with a difference? Or a date night that stands out from the rest? Our exclusive Twilight Tours return every Friday and Saturday, with late night openings.
Immerse yourself in our interactive movie making experience for an evening out with a difference, where you can play, connect and be inspired.
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Tours available at 5:30pm and 6:30pm every Friday and Saturday.
What to expect
Twilight Tour
Step into our immersive world, where a host guides you through the mesmerising art of crafting movie magic.
From props and animatronics to building fantasy worlds and beyond, the possibilities are endless. Join us and explore the secrets behind the scenes as we unveil the remarkable process that brings movie dreams to life! Your host will tell you about three completely original film concepts, based in the worlds of horror, fantasy and sci-fi.
Part one: Horror
The Animatronics and Prosthetics department is working on the horror film Fauna. Walk through the workshop and see this 1980’s style horror movie in the making, filled with details on how our ideas are being developed for the film.
Part two: Fantasy
Enter our very own Artists’ Shed, a peaceful haven that shows the process of fantasy world-building through the imaginations of concept artists, who dream up a world designed for the epic movie Age of the Ever-Clan.
Part three: Sci-fi
It’s time to walk onto a film set of the science fiction adventure movie Origins. Projected light plays across the stage in a stunning display with an epic sci-fi soundtrack begins. A gigantic robot and epic spaceship immerse you in an atmospheric sci-fi wonder…
Where to go
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is located on level 5, 88 Federal Street, Auckland (opposite the Sky Tower).
We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your booked time.
We are a quick 10-minute walk from Britomart – Auckland’s central bus and train station, and the Intercity Bus terminal is close by.
For public transport options, please refer to the AT website.
Additional Info
Before you book please note that Wētā Workshop Unleashed includes some horror elements. These may be disturbing for children, or unsuitable for guests with medical conditions aggravated by fright, stress, or lights. Parental guidance is recommended. If you have any concerns please contact [email protected] before your tour departs.
For guests with sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), comfort tools are welcome.
We can accommodate a range of accessibility requirements. During the experience there are slight inclines and declines in flooring, it is recommended that wheelchairs have brakes. Elevator access to level 5 is available via Federal Street and Albert Street. We do have a small part of the horror section at Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland that isn't wheelchair accessible, but it's skippable and our tour guides will take guests through an alternative route. We are continually improving and enhancing our experiences to ensure we can cater for as wide an audience as possible. This includes visual and hearing-impaired visitors. If you have special requirements, please contact us to chat with our crew.
We strongly recommend booking online in advance. We cannot guarantee on-the-day availability.
For groups of 15 people or more, please check out our Groups and Events.
Please see our cancellation policy and terms and conditions before your visit.