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Official Weta Cave Workshop Tour Guided Including Transport

• Guided tour of Weta Cave Workshop goes behind the scenes
• Priority seating for documentary film: a great intro
• Ideal for film buffs including LOTR fans
• Round-trip shuttle transfer offered from Wellington
• See itinerary
• Guided return transfers from i-SITE - live commentary on board. Bus pick up from 145 Wakefield St
• Priority seating to documentary on the history of Weta Workshop’s creativity.
• Admission ticket for the Weta Cave Workshop Tour
• Explore the Weta Cave retail store & mini-museum
• Entry/Admission - Weta Workshop
• Does not include hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and beverages
• Wellington Bubble Tours, Wellington Movie Tours, 145 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Bus departs from 145 Wakefield Street (opposite Amora Hotel)
• Photography is strictly prohibited in all tour spaces, unless specified by the tour guide
• There is no luggage storage in the Weta Cave or at our tour spaces.
• This tour takes place in a functioning workshop, so it can get a little drafty. We recommend bringing an extra warm layer or two
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them on board and disembark
• Consider our There and Back Again: The Full Experience, for two filmmaking tours for an additional $20. See: https://www.viator.com/tours/Wellington/There-and-Back-Again-The-Full-Experience/d399-6611P7
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Wellington Bubble Tours, Wellington Movie Tours 145 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand Bus departs from 145 Wakefield Street (opposite Amora Hotel) See address & details
• 1 i-SITE Bus Pickup Point Stop: 1 minute See details
• 2 Weta Workshop Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included See details
• 3 i-SITE Bus Pickup Point Stop: 1 minute See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• PMT1961 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Must do Wellington experience We live in Wellington but it was having friends from the UK who are LotR fans that inspired us to finally do this. We are so glad we did. Thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. Our tour guide was excellent and cheerfully answered the many questions fired at her. Our friends (who had already done Hobbiton too) loved it. Read more Written 30 March 2024
• V6960YBlindsayb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour of Weta Workshop. Very enjoyable tour with friendly and informative staff. Tour was the right size so there was room to see all the exhibits. Read more Written 26 March 2024
• GCKJA 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Not my thing and I loved it. This is not my thing and I found it so interesting. My group are BIG FANS and they LOVED it. I found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming and truly passionate for the workshop. If you're a Peter Jackson fan, this is a must. Read more Written 26 March 2024
• CliffS223 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Probably Best for Special Effects Fans We had an okay time during our 90 minute tour. Some of the rooms had background music playing, and in others we could hear the guide from another group in an adjoining room. This made it very difficult to hear our guide, who was soft spoken and talked a bit too fast. Still we enjoyed looking at the props. This tour might be a 10 for Lord of the Rings fans and fans of special effects. For us, it wasn’t. The highlight was Tuesday in the tin foil room who was highly entertaining, spoke loudly and clearly, and ended the tour on a high note. Read more Written 23 March 2024
• ScrumptiousSolent 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles An interesting experience This is a must do activity if you’re interested in special effects or the Lord of the Rings, or you’re just a ‘movie buff’. It was good, although it wasn’t what I expected. You can’t take photos so there’s not a lot to show for your visit. You’re guided around maybe 5-6 rooms where props are on display your guide tells you more about them. However it’s not a ‘behind the scenes’ tour so you don’t get to see a lot of the artists at work (apart from a glimpse into the master wordsmith’s area which was fascinating.) The only area where you can take photos is an odd final room where they demonstrate tinfoil modelling - and there’s the obligatory ‘dressing up photo opportunity’ here too so you can buy an image as you leave. I came away a little bit underwhelmed. Seeing the costumes and swords from Lord of the Rings was great, but the overall experience was a bit slow paced (some rooms took too long, others I would have liked more time in). You walk around with maybe 20 other people and a guide. Read more Written 21 March 2024
• Mayofelten 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Bucket List... DONE 😀😁 This was a bucket list for me. I absolutely loved it! Ne t time I'd love to do the tour where you learn to create an injury. There'll definitely be a next time!!! Read more Written 21 March 2024
• LisaPB60 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing tour of this unique Workshop Enjoyed a wonderful tour of this workshop with a guide who explained about what we were seeing as we went around. Our two men were especially interested in the swords, but all four of us found many things to be amazed at. Going through here first, made us truly appreciate the work they did when we visited the Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa the next day. Read more Written 20 March 2024
• michaelahM983LL 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wellington Weta workshop tour Our guide Tessa, was very informative and knowledgeable. I enjoyed having time to read the info that accompanied the exhibits and to see the laser cutter midway through creating a hippo and the blacksmith at work and the tin foil creations. I found the tour interesting and wel worth the entry fee. Our guide Tessa, was very informative and knowledgeable. I enjoyed having time to read the info that accompanied the exhibits and to see the laser cutter midway through creating a hippo and the blacksmith at work and the tin foil creations. I found the tour interesting and well worth the entry fee. Read more Written 20 March 2024
• S8654PWchristinap 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Disappointing Really disappointed. It’s hyped as one of the best things to do in Wellington and was a let down. For $65 it’s just 3 rooms: one of which is a lady showing us her own home made portfolio and stuffed animals and telling you how she stalked the owners for a job and another is playing with tin foil. There’s only really one real room with props but not many you can get close to or hold. Really think they need to lower the price. Read more Written 20 March 2024
• J827DYrachell 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun visit & cool behind the scenes view! Tuesday was a FANTASTIC guide - so knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about Wētā. We're not big LOTR people so I wasn't totally sure what to expect, but she made the tour so fun, interesting, and engaging. And we were blown away by everything Weta does. Read more Written 18 March 2024
• anniteedla 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 10/10 stars! I actually visited twice in one week...because once is not enough! Highly recommend it for anyone who's at least a tiny bit interested in this type of movie magic. Our guide Liam is a natural born entertainer, making the visit absolutely unforgettable! Read more Written 16 March 2024
• GypsyTaka1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing experience Amazing! This experience was by far one of the highlights on our trip. We had an awesome tour guide threeam aka the third Liam. Who answered every single question and had so much knowledge on costumes, movies, actors and much more. No photos allowed and we understood as people could copy the ideas etc. It is really reasonably priced.. we booked on Agoda. I was a little confused with the two addresses but once we got there we understood. It's on the corner of two streets. Thank you threeam and the team at Weka!!! Read more Written 14 March 2024
• John and Elaine O 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour - a must see in Wellington Great tour, well presented in an entertaining manner. The guide was very passionate and knowledgeable about Weta’s projects. Read more Written 13 March 2024
• Mmlee59 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great visit for fans of the artistry of Lord of the Rings! I loved it! I really enjoyed our tour guide and learning about the expansive scope of Weta Workshops in the entertainment industry today. I loved being in the room with all the incredible replicas from my favorite films! There are public transit options for the transfer also. If you have your own car, I recommend driving there yourself so you can explore the area around the studio or make stops along the beautiful, scenic beaches along the way. Read more Written 11 March 2024
• G9873KDbenjamins 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 100% love People are awesome, tour was informative and the tour guides were personable and knowledgeable! Thank you so much! I hope I can come back some day. Read more Written 10 March 2024

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Official Weta Cave Workshop Tour Guided Including Transport provided by Weta Workshop

Wētā Workshop Tours & Wētā Cave

21 Camperdown Road, Miramar, Wellington

Visit the home of movie-making magic in the heart of Wellywood, and see behind the scenes of world-renowned films and television.

Tucked away in a quiet suburban Miramar street, a short drive from Wellington’s city centre lies a cinematic gem. Wētā Workshop crafts special effects and props for some of the world’s most renowned films and TV shows.

The design and manufacturing facility combines cutting-edge technology with hand-crafted artistry to serve up Oscar-winning props, costumes, and creature effects. And, best of all, it opens its doors to fans who want to see exactly how the magic is made.

On the big screen

Wētā Workshop is best known for its Academy Award®-winning work on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ trilogies. But there are plenty of other movies and shows its had a hand in. Its constantly growing list of blockbuster credits includes ‘Blade Runner 2049’, ‘Avatar’, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’, ‘Dune’, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, and many more.

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Take a tour

The Wētā team are happy to take the public behind the scenes in their creative workshop tours. Guests can explore different sorts of prop-making, costumes, and special effects that go into making movie magic. There are plenty of recognisable props, intricate models and set pieces along the way, including items from Middle-Earth and beyond. If you’re lucky, you’ll spy an artist at work on the tour stage.

The tour departs from the Wētā Cave retail store. A cavern of creativity in its own right, the shop features plenty of photo opportunities. Sneak past the giant trolls who guard the front door and don’t forget to check out the mini-museum where a particularly hairy pair of Hobbit feet are on display.

If you want to get hands-on yourself, try a creative workshop. Roll up your sleeves and learn the magic of sculpting with household materials and modelling clay. Refine, design, and dye a leather keepsake in an introduction to leather work. Or, try your hand at special effects makeup. You’ll learn to create gruesome wounds, fake blood, scars and scrapes. Workshops are introductory and no creative experience is necessary.

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