Immerse yourself in the world of filmmaking magic at Wētā Workshop in Wellington, New Zealand. Explore the creative process behind iconic films like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, and discover the secrets of movie effects, costumes, and miniatures.
Immerse yourself in the world of filmmaking magic at Wētā Workshop in Wellington, New Zealand. Explore the creative process behind iconic films like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, and discover the secrets of movie effects, costumes, and miniatures.
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Weta Cave - Interested in exploring the diverse creativity of Wētā Workshop? The Wētā Workshop Experience offers a glimpse into the creation of movie effects and props, including armor, weapons, creatures, costumes, make-up, and miniatures. Begin your adventure into the world of movie magic by meeting your guide at the Wētā Cave store!
Discover…
- Weta Cave - Interested in exploring the diverse creativity of Wētā Workshop? The Wētā Workshop Experience offers a glimpse into the creation of movie effects and props, including armor, weapons, creatures, costumes, make-up, and miniatures. Begin your adventure into the world of movie magic by meeting your guide at the Wētā Cave store!
Discover props, costumes, and fascinating items
From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar and District 9, delve into the world of props, costumes, and creatures crafted for beloved films. Engage with intriguing items from our creative departments and observe an artist in action on our tour stage.

- Professional guided tour at Wētā Workshop
- Professional guided tour at Wētā Workshop
- Guided return transfers
- Guided return transfers
Step behind the scenes
Wētā Workshop has been crafting amazing creations for film and TV since 1987. The talented team has brought beloved characters and stunning special effects to life for iconic blockbusters such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and immerse yourself…
Step behind the scenes
Wētā Workshop has been crafting amazing creations for film and TV since 1987. The talented team has brought beloved characters and stunning special effects to life for iconic blockbusters such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and immerse yourself in a world of creativity, physical effects, and cinematic magic with a guided tour of our creative headquarters.
Discover the process behind the creation of props, creatures, and costumes for your favorite films. Engage with unique pieces from various departments, observe our artists in action, and learn how we have evolved into the award-winning workshop we are today.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.