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    Wētā Workshop Behind-the-Scenes Tour in Wellington

    Discover the craft behind film creatures, costumes and props

    Duration

    1.5–3 hrs

    Includes

    Admission, guided tour

    Highlights

    Step into Wētā Workshop's creative home on a guided group tour through its dedicated experience space. Get a close-up glimpse inside the workshop and discover how its artists turn ideas into physical effects for the screen.

    • Explore props, prosthetics, costumes and swords, and hear the stories behind their creation
    • See artists at work at the workshop behind The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Avatar
    • Try hands-on sculpting techniques with the tour-only option
    • Enjoy harbour views and film stories aboard the dedicated shuttle with the transfer option

    Itinerary

    1. Meet for your chosen option. For the Weta Workshop Guided Tour With Transfer, start at 217 Wakefield Street; departures are at 09:00, 09:15, 10:15, 10:30, 12:00, 12:15, 13:15, and 13:30. For the Weta Workshop Guided Tour, start at the Wētā Cave store; departures are at 09:00, 09:20, 09:30, 09:40, 10:00, 10:20, 10:30, 10:40, 11:00, 11:20, 11:30, 11:40, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, and 17:00.
    2. Explore the Wētā Workshop Experience. Take a guided tour lasting 1 hour 30 minutes with the Weta Workshop Guided Tour option. The Weta Workshop Guided Tour With Transfer option includes guided transfers and lasts 3 hours.
    3. Return to your starting point. With the transfer option, return to 217 Wakefield Street at 12:00, 12:15, 13:15, 13:30, 15:00, 15:15, 16:15, or 16:30. With the tour-only option, finish at Wētā Cave at 10:30, 10:50, 11:00, 11:10, 11:30, 11:50, 12:00, 12:10, 12:30, 12:50, 13:00, 13:10, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, or 18:30. Your return time depends on your departure time and option duration.

    What's Included

    • Wētā Workshop admission and a professionally guided tour
    • Round-trip city transfers with live commentary, with the transfer option
    • 2 digital souvenir photos, with the tour-only option

    Important details

    • Child tickets cover ages 6–12
    • Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start. For the tour-only option, collect your tickets at the Wētā Cave ticketing desk at least 15 minutes before the tour

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time) for a full refund. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable, with no amendments for the transfer option. For the transfer option, if the operator cancels due to unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule or request a full refund.

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    Experience provided by Weta Workshop Experiences

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

    Call or text 1-877-GREET-WELL

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