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Weta Workshop Unleashed & Horror Creative Workshop - Tour and Workshop Combo

Highlights

Experience a 90-minute guided tour through our fantastical film effects workshop
Produce your own gory prosthetic with a 60-minute hands on creative workshop
Journey through 3 creative worlds - horror, fantasy and sci-fi
An immersive tour through Weta Workshop’s creative process
Discover how effects for TV and films come to life
Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the craftsmanship of this award-winning company

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 fantastic combo features our Weta Workshop Unleashed guided tour followed by a 60 minute hands-on horror workshop!

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Experience - 90 mins

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.

Horror Unleashed - Creative Workshop - 60 mins

Next up get hands-on with our Horror Unleashed - Creative Workshop to learn the practical skills that go into creating ghastly prosthetic wounds! Our workshops have limited spaces to ensure everyone gets the chance to create their own gruesome prosthetic effect.

Be sure to check out the Wētā Cave shop for authentic collectables, prop replicas, gifts and movie memorabilia!

Adult $79.00

Child $59.00 (Aged 12-14 years)

What's included

90-minute guided Weta Workshop Unleashed tour
60-minute Horror Unleashed - Creative Workshop

Location

Level 5, 88 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Restrictions

Minimum age: 12
Children must be accompanied by an adult. This experience is only suitable for children 12 years and over.

Notes

For the safety of yourself and others, it will be mandatory that all guests wear a mask when onsite.
We also require you to sign in on arrival on the NZ Covid Tracer App QR code on display.
A COVID My Vaccine Pass is an entry requirement across all Weta Workshop sites for guests aged 12+.
Before you book:
Please note that Weta Workshop Unleashed includes some horror elements. These may be disturbing for children, or unsuitable for guests with medical conditions aggravated by fright, stress, or lights. Parental guidance is recommended. The scariest part (the horror house) is able to be bypassed but the horror section, in general, is not.
Customer Cancellations:
If cancellation is made within 24 hours of arrival, there is no refund available.
If cancellation is made within 48 hours of arrival, we will refund 50% of the total booking price.
IMPORTANT: DISCOUNT TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE.
TRYING TO REDEEM A DISCOUNT TICKET ON A PRIOR DATE AND TIME WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CHARGED THE DIFFERENCE TO COVER A FULL-PRICE TICKET, YOUR ENTRY WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND NOT GUARANTEED.
NOT SHOWING UP FOR YOUR BOOKED TIME WILL RESULT IN THE FORFEIT OF YOUR TICKETS AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN
Accessibility:
We can accommodate people using wheelchairs. During the experience there are slight inclines and declines in flooring, it is recommended that wheelchairs have brakes.

Available Bookings from 25 Apr to 8 May 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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gavinr3 from New Zealand wrote on 02 July 2022

Weta is a must

Great host. Well put together. A must do on a visit to Auckland.

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Carly Sneller from New Zealand wrote on 20 June 2022

Our experience

We had a great time on the tour and the prosthetic making lesson, the kids loved it. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and entertaining. Highly recommend, was a great way to spend our afternoon. Thanks team Weta Workshop!

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Elizabeth Waltham from New Zealand wrote on 19 June 2022

Good

This was cool , but we were expecting more stuff from movies we knew. I guess there are licensing issues but we were disappointed that we didn’t know the indie films prior.

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Jo from New Zealand wrote on 13 June 2022

Excellent

The place is amazing and your is very well run. Enjoyed our workshop on how to make wounds too. A great experience all round, thanks guys.

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Peter Allen from New Zealand wrote on 13 June 2022

Great

Great attraction with interactive events.

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