Wētā Workshop

Wellington

Five-time Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop has been making cool stuff for film and TV since 1987. Their crew has brought to life beloved characters and epic special effects for iconic blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and explore a world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic on a guided tour through their 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 their many departments, catch artists at work and discover how they've grown into the award-winning workshop you see today.

Planning a trip to Auckland? Make sure to check out Wētā Workshop Unleashed too!
A jaw-dropping, senses-shattering, awe-inspiring adventure into the heart of movie magic, located in the SkyCity entertainment complex.

Step into Wētā Workshop Experiences and explore a world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic on a guided tour through their creative home b
Learn about the making of props, creatures and costumes created for your favourite films. Get hands-on with unique pieces from their many departments

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