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Discover how imaginary movie worlds are brought to life in Wellington, New Zealand.

Weta Workshop is your gateway to filmmaking creativity. Join our guided tours to learn about the making of movie effects; from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, and more!

Get up close to fantastical physical effects and authentic props. Test your guide's knowledge. Immerse yourself in our incredible small-group tours and discover how imaginary worlds are brought to life.

Combo Tour Wellington

From NZD $48 Save 15%
Meet your guide at the Weta Cave to join our two most popular small-group tours. Learn about the props, costumes, creatures and miniature effects created for your favorite films and TV shows.
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From NZD $48 Save 15%
2 hours
All ages
Wellington

Full Experience & Kai (Lunch) NEW!

From NZD $139 Free Gift
Work up an appetite with a morning tour, then spend lunch at Karaka Cafe, experiencing the best of Aotearoa’s cuisine at Te Wharewaka o Pōneke an iconic canoe (waka) house on Wellington’s waterfront.
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From NZD $139 Free Gift
4 hours
Ages 6+
Wellington
City pick up & drop off

Full Experience Includes Transport

From NZD $88
Immerse yourself in the incredible creativity on offer at Weta Workshop. Join our two most popular, small-group tours with return guided transfers from Wellington city.
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From NZD $88
4 hours
All ages
Wellington
City pick up & drop off

Half Experience

From NZD $68
Short on time? Enjoy the original Weta Cave Workshop Tour on its own, including return guided transfers from Wellington city. Select the Full Experience to join both tours and save 10%.
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From NZD $68
2hrs 30mins
All ages
Wellington
City pick up & drop off

Weta Cave Workshop Tour Original Tour

From NZD $28
Meet your guide at the Weta Cave to join the original small-group tour. Get a glimpse of what it takes for Weta Workshop to craft physical effects for some of the world’s biggest films
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From NZD $28
45 minutes
All ages
Wellington

Miniature Effects Tour

From NZD $28
Discover the magic of miniature effects and learn how and why they are constructed for TV and film, as you explore authentic Thunderbirds Are Go concepts, storyboards, props & models.
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From NZD $28
45 minutes
All ages
Wellington

"We loved our tour. As a hobbyist miniature painter, seeing the raw, concentrated creative talent was wonderfully inspiring! Thank you and the rest of the Weta Workshop crew for making such a wonderful experience. Hopefully, my wife and I will make our way back to Wellington soon!"

Kyle Thompson, New York, USA
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