Welcome to a world of creativity
Our experiences in Auckland and Wellington let us share our creativity with the world, offering up-close and
personal tours of the artistry and craftsmanship that happens within our workshop every day.
Welcome to a world of creativity
Our experiences in Auckland and Wellington let us share our creativity with the world, offering up-close and personal tours of the artistry and craftsmanship that happens within our workshop every day.
Unleashed by Wētā Workshop
AUCKLAND
Step through the portal and into the universe of Wētā Workshop in the heart of Auckland, the New Zealand creative studio behind some of cinema's most iconic worlds.
Your Unleashed guide leads the way on a 90-minute journey through the art of make believe. Follow a handful of Kiwi makers all the way to Hollywood and hear from co-founder Richard Taylor. Meet Jeff – our animatronic security guard - then slip behind the scenes where creatures are built, worlds are dreamed up and castles are made entirely by hand.
AUCKLAND TOURS
Unleashed by Wētā Workshop
AUCKLAND
Step through the portal and into the universe of Wētā Workshop in the heart of Auckland, the New Zealand creative studio behind some of cinema's most iconic worlds.
Your Unleashed guide leads the way on a 90-minute journey through the art of make believe. Follow a handful of Kiwi makers all the way to Hollywood and hear from co-founder Richard Taylor. Meet Jeff – our animatronic security guard - then slip behind the scenes where creatures are built, worlds are dreamed up and castles are made entirely by hand.
Wētā Workshop Experience
WELLINGTON
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, Avatar and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Step into our world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic on a guided tour through Wētā Workshop’s 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.
Wētā Workshop Experiences
WELLINGTON
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, 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 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.
WELLINGTON TOURS
Creative Workshops
Discover the art of making and creating with our hands-on workshops in Auckland and Wellington. Perfect for beginners and curious creators, our introductory classes are designed to ignite your inner artist in a fun and supportive environment. Explore new skills, unleash your creativity and craft something truly unique under the guidance of our experienced crew.
Creative Workshops
Discover the art of making and creating with our hands-on workshops in Auckland and Wellington. Perfect for beginners and curious creators, our introductory classes are designed to ignite your inner artist in a fun and supportive environment. Explore new skills, unleash your creativity and craft something truly unique under the guidance of our experienced crew.
Events and venue hire
Small groups, team events, large-scale functions and festivities—at our place or yours. Our bespoke events and unique activities put Wētā Workshop creativity centre stage for your groups, guests or get togethers.
Host an out of this world event at Unleashed by Wētā Workshop
Immerse yourself in the magic of movie effects at Auckland's most unique venue in the vibrant SkyCity precinct. From team building days to large-scale functions, our crew put together events that defy expectations.
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Bring your event to life at Wētā Workshop Experiences
We do intimate. We do epic. Host an event with us in Wellington and add some special Wētā Workshop ingredients—creative workshops, private tours, characters, cinema screenings and more.
Events and venue hire
Small groups, team events, large-scale functions and festivities—at our place or yours. Our bespoke events and unique activities put Wētā Workshop creativity centre stage for your groups, guests or get togethers.
Host an out of this world event at Unleashed by Wētā Workshop
Immerse yourself in the magic of movie effects at Auckland's most unique venue in the vibrant SkyCity precinct. From team building days to large-scale functions, our crew put together events that defy expectations.
Bring your event to life at Wētā Workshop Experiences
We do intimate. We do epic. Host an event with us in Wellington and add some special Wētā Workshop ingredients—creative workshops, private tours, characters, cinema screenings and more.
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Wētā Caves
Our free-to-visit retail experiences in Auckland and Wellington are destinations in themselves! At New Zealand's most immersive stores you can meet our giant trolls and sleeping dragon or browse our mini museum whilst shopping. We sell a lot of what we make, and in our Wētā Caves you can purchase all sorts of prop replicas, pop culture vinyls, maker tools, high-end collectibles and more. The coolest thing about the pieces we sell? They are designed by the same artists that make the epic stuff you see in the films.
Wētā Cave
RETAIL EXPERIENCE STORES
Our free-to-visit retail experiences in Auckland and Wellington are destinations in themselves! At New Zealand's most immersive stores you can meet our giant trolls and sleeping dragon or browse our mini museum whilst shopping. We sell a lot of what we make, and in our Wētā Caves you can purchase all sorts of prop replicas, pop culture vinyls, maker tools, high-end collectibles and more. The coolest thing about the pieces we sell? They are designed by the same artists that make the epic stuff you see in the films.