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Full Experience Kai Lunch - 4 Hours

Gain insight into Wētā Workshop's creativity with a behind-the-scenes tour, then return for Aotearoa cuisine at Karaka Café. Includes guided transfers.
Full Experience Kai Lunch - 4 Hours

Highlights

  • Discover Wētā Workshop's humble beginnings and rich creative history working on iconic TV shows and movies

  • Walk through our tour space for an intimate look behind-the-scenes and interact with cool stuff from our many departments

  • Get an exclusive and up-close glimpse inside our workshop

  • Walk amongst props, prosthetics, costumes and swords and learn the stories behind the making of them

  • Return transfers and a two-course lunch with a New Zealand soft drink at Karaka Café

  • Tickets include 2 free digital souvenir photos from our tour

Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop and back again in a dedicated shuttle, with lunch included.

With daily tours departing from the city centre, sit back, relax 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.

From The Lord of the Rings to Avatar and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, learn about the making of props, costumes and creatures created for your favourite films on a 90-minute guided tour. Interact with cool stuff from our many departments, catch our artists at work and discover how we’ve grown into the award-winning company you see today.

While you’re here, you’ll have ample time to visit the Wētā Cave, a favourite destination for film enthusiasts guarded by our Cave Trolls. Buy authentic Wētā Workshop-designed collectibles, prop replicas, movie memorabilia and much more.

Then finally, enjoy a delicious lunch on the waterfront at Wellington-favourite, Karaka Café, as part of your half-day experience. There you will finish your journey with a two-course lunch featuring dishes unique to Aotearoa, New Zealand. Vegan options available.

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Inclusions

  • 30-minute guided transfer
  • 15 minutes to explore the Wētā Cave
  • 90-minute tour
  • 15 minutes for retail shopping
  • 30-minute guided transfer to Karaka Cafe

Time

  • Please select time at booking

Departure Location

  • This experience departs from 127 Wakefield Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011

Additional Information

  • Please be advised that there are some images on our tour that feature horror films
  • Photography is strictly prohibited whilst in our tour spaces
  • There is no luggage storage in the Weta Cave or within our tour spaces

Cancellation Policy

  • Please allow up to 48 hours for a response. 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.
  • If a tour is cancelled by Weta Workshop, we can reschedule your tour to another day that suits you or offer a full refund.

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
  • Our tours frequently sell out, particularly during peak season (Oct-April). We strongly recommend booking online in advance.
  • For groups of 20 people or more, please check out our Events & Group Tours.

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$133.60

AUD

Age Groups

Primary school (6-8)
Middle school (9-11)
Young teens (12-14)
Teens (15-17)
Students (18+)

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