The Weta Cave is the main hub for visitors to the Weta Workshops complex. This is where studio tours depart from, but it is also worth coming here if you don’t plan on taking a tour.
Weta Workshops is the film production, special effects and prop company based in suburban Miramar. Weta have worked on a number of films and television series including Avatar, Blade Runner 2049, The Last Samurai, King Kong, Tin Tin, Thunderbirds are Go, Van Helsing, Xena: Warrior Princess and of course, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
The Weta Cave has a small museum that showcases props from films that Weta Workshops have worked on including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies and there is also a small cinema that shows a behind-the-scenes documentary. There are plenty of photo opportunities here and it is a great day out for fans.
Of course, the Weta Cave is just there to whet your appetite for Weta Workshops’ studio tour combo, which includes two 45-minute tours: the Weta Cave Workshop tour and the Miniatures Stage Tour.
The main Weta Cave Workshop tour lets you see thousands of artefacts, costumes and props and you are also able to see people at work in the workshop. On the tour you are able to handle props and costumes for some unique photo opportunities.
There is also a second tour in the combo that focuses on Weta Workshops’ recent work on Thunderbirds are Go television series. The Miniatures Stage Tour lets you see the miniatures created by Weta Workshops along with concept art and original storyboards and go on the Thunderbirds are Go set.
There is also a premium There And Back Again tour, but that is really just the same as the regular tour combo, but with return bus transfers from the city centre. It’s really not worth paying the extra $40 for the bus transfer when you can take a regular city bus for less than a quarter the price.
Workshop tour ticket purchase: in person $45, online at least one day in advance $28
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Richard,
18 Jan 2019
Free 25 min documentary on history of Weta. Get token from tour desk for next screening.
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Gabriela,
17 Jun 2017
Amazing tour to Movies fans! Really impressive!
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Blaze,
16 Mar 2017
If you don't do the tour, it's just a gift shop with a nice little movie screening.
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Sean,
10 Jan 2017
Buy your tour tickets online at least a day in advance to avoid disappointment. Super busy during the peak summer holidays.
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Caroline,
08 Dec 2016
Great expierence backstage of Weta film productions. A must for every film lover. Discover on their tours just how they work on props, costumes, characters and many more for movies!
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Rubens Cavalheiro,
11 Jul 2016
vá sem carteira e cartão de crédito, senão será um problema, rsrsrs
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Eugene,
31 May 2016
Must visit this place if you're a movie fan for last 20+ years!!!
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02 Feb 2016
Macam macam hantu boleh tengok
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02 Feb 2016
Muzium hantu kat sini
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Maz,
22 Dec 2015
The window to the workshop tour is a must do
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Max,
01 Nov 2015
A must see if you come to Wellington for a visit. Be sure to watch the short video of how Weta came to be. So cool!
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Ally,
09 Jul 2015
Get in quick the tour was fully booked early! Also the film behind the scenes is AMAZING!! If there is a full tour deffo hang around for the little film!
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Rebecca,
18 Jun 2015
Worth it! Tour guides are actual Weta Cave artists.
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Mike,
13 Sep 2014
Some amazing stuff. Get in, have a look around, and to do a tour if you get the chance.
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Mattie,
20 Jun 2014
“Lord of the Rings” fans from all over the world come to this shop-cum-museum to see props and costumes from the movies, and watch a behind-the-scenes documentary about what goes on in the studios.
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JR,
05 May 2014
Be sure to ask the shop clerk what items are exclusive to the Weta Cave, so you know what is worth buying.
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Madelline,
19 Apr 2014
Didnt get the chance to take the tour, tickets sold out quickly.Its not really a cave but some kind of workshop for the props people. Take a lot of pics.
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Vincent,
02 Jan 2014
Plan for the workshop tour as it can be busy due to limited number per session.
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Gaurav,
29 Jan 2013
Nice Props.
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Karla,
20 Jan 2013
If they have tour of the workshop, do it! An hour and very informative! But wear comfy shoes ;)
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Maggie,
12 Jul 2012
Must check out the film, is awesome!
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Tarique,
05 Dec 2011
Don't mentioned the newly designed Daleks to the chap there. You'll be there for hours...
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wendy,
20 Oct 2011
Has ALL the Tintin stuff for the movie releasing on 26 December in nz
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wendy,
20 Oct 2011
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Air New Zealand,
30 Aug 2011
Check out Weta Cave! It's not what you think. It's actually Weta Workshops! Check out the masterminds behind some of out biggest films. - Jon
