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Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop—and back again—in our dedicated shuttle.
With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you to sit back and enjoy stunning harbour views, insider stories of film and creativity and even spot the iconic Wellywood sign on the way to our creative home in Miramar.
Wētā Workshop has been making cool stuff for film and TV since 1987. Our crew has brought to life beloved characters and epic special effects for iconic blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Avatar.
Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and explore a world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic on a guided tour through our creative home base.
You'll learn about the making of props, creatures and costumes created for your favourite films. Get hands-on with unique pieces from our many departments, catch our artists at work and discover how we’ve grown into the award-winning workshop you see today.
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Meeting and pickup
Depart from the drop-off and pick-up zone at 217 Wakefield Street (located by Tākina)
Itinerary
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Your guided transfers depart from the drop-off and pick-up zone at 217 Wakefield Street (located by Tākina) We recommend arriving at the pick-up point 15-min before your booked departure time.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Journey from Wellington to the Wētā Cave in a dedicated shuttle. Here, you'll begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop! From your favourite films to larger-than-life exhibitions: during our Wētā Workshop Tour learn about the practical effects created for The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, the record-breaking Gallipoli: The scale of our war and more! Wander through Manufacture Alley, interacting with the tools and technology of our creative departments. Hear our tales of filmmaking, see artists at work on our tour stage, and learn secrets of movie magic!
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour takes place in a functioning workshop, so it can get a little drafty. We recommend bringing an extra warm layer or two.
- There is no luggage storage in the transfer vehicle, Wētā Cave or at in tour space.
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour takes place in a functioning workshop, so it can get a little drafty. We recommend bringing an extra warm layer or two.
- There is no luggage storage in the transfer vehicle, Wētā Cave or at in tour space.
- Photography is strictly prohibited in all tour spaces, unless specified by the tour guide.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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