Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

4.8 (175 reviews) 3 h 15 min Free cancellation

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175 reviews

4.8

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. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

We'll take you there and back again — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Weta Workshop

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided return transfers from central Wellington - live commentary on board
Included: Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience

Not included

Not included: Does not include hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

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.
Weta Workshop Experiences

3 hours Admission included

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!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Depart from the drop-off and pick-up zone at 217 Wakefield Street (located by Tākina)

End point

Depart from the drop-off and pick-up zone at 217 Wakefield Street (located by Tākina)

Using your ticket

Our dedicated shuttle will pick you up from the drop-off and pick-up zone located at 217 Wakefield Street (near Tākina). Please check your departure time and arrive at the bus park 15 minutes early. We can't wait, so don't be late!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.