Weta Workshop Experience

Wellington

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Experience the Wētā Workshop that showcases the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures. 

From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar and District 9, learn about props, costumes and creatures created for your favourite films.  Interact with cool stuff from our creative departments and catch an artist at work on our tour stage.

Meet your guide at the store to begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop.

With the popularity of the tours online bookings are strongly recommended

Weta Cave Retail Store

Located next to the workshop in the Wellington suburb of Miramar, the cave contains many of the characters and props designed for blockbuster movies.  The retail shop is full of collectables, books, swords, games, merchandise  and a mini-museum.  The cave also screens interviews with the company's co-founders and gives an insight into how the creations are made.

Opening Hours:

Monday - Sunday:  9.30am - 4.30pm (except Christmas Day)

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