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By Weta Workshop Tours

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$49 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Revisit elements from iconic TV and film productions on a guided workshop tour
    • Meet an artist at work on the tour stage
    • Marvel at the processes and techniques required for producing TV and film
    • Visit the workshop that was responsible for various film industry innovations
    • Explore props, costumes, and cool stuff that was used to produce hit films

Activity location

    • Wellington
    • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand | Check in for your tour at the Wētā Cave retail store
    • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$48.95 x 1 AdultAU$48.95
Total
Price is AU$48.95
Until Fri, 14 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    90-minute guided tour with an expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Behind-the-scenes access to props, costumes, armour and creature displays
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The chance to see an artist at work on the tour stage
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exclusive, up-close glimpse inside the workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insights into real film and TV production techniques
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Translations via QR code (Chinese and French)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the Wētā Cave retail store
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transfers from Wellington

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Cameras, Photography inside

What you can expect

Go behind the scenes of Wētā Workshop in Wellington and discover the creativity behind one of the world's most iconic creative studios.

For more than 30 years, Wētā Workshop has been creating props, costumes, creatures and practical effects for some of the most celebrated film and television productions ever made, from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar and District 9. On this 90-minute guided experience, you'll gain a unique insight into the work of the artists who bring extraordinary worlds and characters to life.

Led by expert guides, your tour takes you through a dedicated experience space where you'll explore props, costumes, creatures and weaponry displays. Along the way, you'll discover the techniques, tools and creative processes used by the Wētā Workshop team, from concept design and sculpting through to finishing. Keep an eye out for an artist at work on the tour stage.

Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the creative industry and gain a deeper appreciation for how your favourite fictional worlds are created.

Location

Activity location

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    • Wellington
    • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand | Check in for your tour at the Wētā Cave retail store
    • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand