Be unleashed into a world of fantasy and creativity on a guided tour at Wētā Workshop in Auckland!
Immerse yourself in Weta Workshop's otherworldly film sets on a guided tour through horror, fantasy and sci-fi exhibitions.
Wētā Workshop is a world-renowned creative design and practical effects company that has worked on many famous films and TV series, such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, King Kong and District 9 to name a few!
This tour begins with a behind the scenes peek at the creative process, artistry and craftsmanship that goes into the award-winning work that we do. Enjoy the interactive exhibits and learn about creature building and animatronic construction.
Experiment with an alien autopsy, scream machines, interactive makeup mirrors and learn our secret fake blood recipe.
Tour through a horror film set "Fauna" where you become a character in this fictionalised horror film and can squeeze through the lair of a monster... if you dare! This section can be skipped for those with small children and the faint of heart.
The second part of your tour will transport you into a fantasy world full of wonder featuring a river and towering castle. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes of designing and building sets to bring fantasy films to life.
Concluding our tour in another galaxy, an exciting look into how an intergalactic world is designed and created. Watch as a robot comes to life right before your eyes and enjoy our atmospheric multimedia show that will have you immersed in the genre of sci-fi.
Be sure to check out the Wētā Cave shop for authentic collectables, prop replicas, gifts and movie memorabilia!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
We had an awesome time. We went as a group of 6 ages ranging from 40-6 and I must say everyone enjoyed their experience. The two younger girls didn’t want it to end. Loved all the interaction and hands on things we got to explore. Thank you to our amazing tour guide Hannah banana 🍌 you were great and kept the kids interested. Thank you again for the awesome experience we highly recommend this to all you artistic people out there (which is everyone in their own way ☺️) Re photos: I don’t wanna give too much away 😜
Made easy by close parking at Skycity and well sign posted. The tour started promptly and our guide was informative, enthusiastic and passionate. We were transported to a fantasy world Great opportunities for taking photos and interactive stations were easily accessible due to the small numbers in group sizes. Highly recommended for most ages but would be reluctant to take children under 10
My husband and I had an amazing time at the Weta workshop. I like the friendly staff and the attention to details throughout the experience. So much of thought has gone into creating this place and its so mesmerizing.
Omg! This was amazing - very interactive with lots of little surprises here and there. We were an all age group in our tour and the youngest to the oldest had so much fun !!! Highly recommend.
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leonieh3 from New Zealand wrote on 18 February 2022
Fantastic experience!!
Loved the experience. Recommend to all fans of the movies, and special effects.