Learn about the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures.
You’ll experience a sense of childhood wonder, reaching back to a time when you created your own worlds and let your imagination run wild! We are one of the film industry’s premier special effects companies, located in the heart of Wellington’s Miramar peninsula.
Overview
Want to experience the many sides of Wētā Workshop’s creativity? Embark on the Wētā Workshop Experience and learn about the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, and make-up to miniatures. Meet your guide at the Wētā Cave store to begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop!
What to expect
Explore props, costumes, and cool stuff
From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar and District 9: learn about the making of props, costumes and creatures created for your favourite films. Interact with cool stuff from our creative departments and, if you're lucky, catch an artist at work on our tour stage.
Explore the Wētā Cave retail store
A cavern of creativity in its own right! Explore our retail shop full of collectables, books, swords, games, merchandise and more, and a look through our mini-museum.
Where To Go
Departure
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. You'll need to collect your tickets at the Wētā Cave ticketing desk at least 15 minutes before your tour starts.
Note: This option does not include transport from Wellington City, for the same ideal experience but with city pick up and drop off please select the option that features Guided Transfer.
Additional Info
- Please note: there is a 500m walk between the two tour spaces. If you have mobility issues and are concerned about the walk, please contact our bookings team.
- Our tours frequently sell out, particularly during peak season (Oct-April). We strongly recommend booking online in advance.
- Photography is strictly prohibited whilst in our tour spaces.
- On-street parking is free but can get busy. Please allow ample time to find a park.
- There is no luggage storage in the Wētā Cave or within our tour spaces.
- For groups of 20 people or more, please check out our Events & Group Tours.
- Weta Workshop Tours is proud to hold a Silver Award from Be Accessible.
For our cancellation policy and terms and conditions please see here.
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