Weta Workshop Unleashed Wellington: Weta Workshop is a creative design and practical effects company that has won an Academy Award. It caters to the world’s creative industries. The company has a team of diverse and passionate people who love making cool stuff. Visitors can get an up-close look at the artistry and craftsmanship that happens within the company’s walls.
Weta Workshop tour guides are storytellers who will take you on an epic journey through the world of imagination. To start your journey through the movie-magic world of Weta Workshop, meet your guide at the Weta Cave store.
The Weta Cave Workshop Tour (45 minutes):
You will learn about the props, costumes, and creatures created for your favorite movies, from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar and District 9. You can also interact with cool stuff from the creative departments and catch an artist at work on the tour stage.
The Miniature Effects Tour (45 minutes):
You will discover the filmmaking techniques of miniature effects and learn how they are built for hit TV and film productions. You can wander through monumental miniatures from Thunderbirds Are Go and see how they fit an entire island, cityscape, and mansion under one roof!
Explore the Weta Cave retail store:
This cavern of creativity is full of cool stuff to explore, buy, photograph, or simply gawk at. You will be greeted by giant trolls on arrival, explore the mini-museum, and watch a documentary on the history of Weta Workshop’s creativity.