Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-Minute Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Immerse yourself in movie history with this tour of Wētā Workshop. Follow your guide as you see props, costumes, and more from blockbusters including The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Learn how everything is made and other behind-the-scenes facts as you go. Perfect for movie buffs.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy exploring Wētā Workshop in a group-setting
- ✓Easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule
- ✓Get inside insight on the displays from your guide
- ✓A great way to take a break from the elements outside
What you'll see & do
- ✓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 and District 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.
What's included
- ✓Exclusive, up-close glimpse inside the workshop
- ✓Access to the Wētā Cave retail store
- ✓The chance to see an artist at work on the tour stage
- ✓90-minute guided tour with an expert guide
- ✓Insights into real film and TV production techniques
- ✓Translations via QR code (Chinese and French)
- ✓Behind-the-scenes access to props, costumes, armour and creature displays
What's not included
- ✓Guided return transfers
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photography is strictly prohibited in all tour spaces, unless specified by the tour guide.
There is no luggage storage in the Wētā Cave or at our tour spaces.
Check in at the Wētā Cave 10 mins before your tour departs.
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes.
Take a selfie with our Cave Trolls (props included)
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-Minute Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Immerse yourself in movie history with this tour of Wētā Workshop. Follow your guide as you see props, costumes, and more from blockbusters including The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Learn how everything is made and other behind-the-scenes facts as you go. Perfect for movie buffs.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy exploring Wētā Workshop in a group-setting
- ✓Easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule
- ✓Get inside insight on the displays from your guide
- ✓A great way to take a break from the elements outside
What you'll see & do
- ✓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 and District 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.
What's included
- ✓Exclusive, up-close glimpse inside the workshop
- ✓Access to the Wētā Cave retail store
- ✓The chance to see an artist at work on the tour stage
- ✓90-minute guided tour with an expert guide
- ✓Insights into real film and TV production techniques
- ✓Translations via QR code (Chinese and French)
- ✓Behind-the-scenes access to props, costumes, armour and creature displays
What's not included
- ✓Guided return transfers
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photography is strictly prohibited in all tour spaces, unless specified by the tour guide.
There is no luggage storage in the Wētā Cave or at our tour spaces.
Check in at the Wētā Cave 10 mins before your tour departs.
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes.
Take a selfie with our Cave Trolls (props included)
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.