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Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

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Wellington, New Zealand

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On average, this is booked 38 (25) days in advance.

3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop—and back again—in our dedicated shuttle.

With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you to sit back and enjoy stunning harbour views, insider stories of film and creativity and even spot the iconic Wellywood sign on the way to our creative home in Miramar.

Wētā Workshop has been making cool stuff for film and TV since 1987. Our crew has brought to life beloved characters and epic special effects for iconic blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Avatar.

Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and explore a world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic on a guided tour through our creative home base.

You'll learn about the making of props, creatures and costumes created for your favourite films. Get hands-on with unique pieces from our many departments, catch our artists at work and discover how we’ve grown into the award-winning workshop you see today.

What's Included

  • Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience
  • Guided return transfers from central Wellington - live commentary on board
  • Does not include hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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217 Wakefield Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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217 Wakefield Street

Your guided transfers depart from the drop-off and pick-up zone at 217 Wakefield Street (located by Tākina) We recommend arriving at the pick-up point 15-min before your booked departure time.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Weta Workshop

Journey from Wellington to the Wētā Cave in a dedicated shuttle. Here, you'll begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop!From your favourite films to larger-than-life exhibitions: during our Wētā Workshop Tour learn about the practical effects created for The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, the record-breaking Gallipoli: The scale of our war and more! Wander through Manufacture Alley, interacting with the tools and technology of our creative departments. Hear our tales of filmmaking, see artists at work on our tour stage, and learn secrets of movie magic!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour takes place in a functioning workshop, so it can get a little drafty. We recommend bringing an extra warm layer or two.
  • There is no luggage storage in the transfer vehicle, Wētā Cave or at in tour space.
  • Photography is strictly prohibited in all tour spaces, unless specified by the tour guide.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6611P25

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Average 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 168 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Professional guided Wētā Workshop Experience
  • Guided return transfers from central Wellington - live commentary on board
  • Does not include hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour takes place in a functioning workshop, so it can get a little drafty. We recommend bringing an extra warm layer or two.
  • There is no luggage storage in the transfer vehicle, Wētā Cave or at in tour space.
  • Photography is strictly prohibited in all tour spaces, unless specified by the tour guide.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).

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