The Vault Tour: Behind the Scenes
Online price from $45 90 mins all ages Wellington
The Vault Tour:
Behind the Scenes
Online price from $45
90 mins all ages
Wellington
Unlock the magic behind
your favourite films
Enter through our vault door and be transported into a world of cinematic history!
Whether you're a die-hard film lover or simply curious about how movie magic is made, this is the tour for you. From behind-the-scenes secrets, to up-close interactions with iconic props, this is your chance to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience where film history comes to life.
Ready to reveal the secrets? The vault is waiting.
Unlock the magic behind your favourite films
Enter through our vault door and be transported into a world of cinematic history!
Whether you're a die-hard film lover or simply curious about how movie magic is made, this is the tour for you. From behind-the-scenes secrets, to up-close interactions with iconic props, this is your chance to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience where film history comes to life.
Ready to reveal the secrets? The vault is waiting.
Tour highlights
Due to essential maintenance on our Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour premises, we're excited to offer you exclusive access to The Vault Tour.
Enter through our vault door and unlock the secrets of the small and silver screens. On our 90-minute guided tour you will
Journey on an adventure with our tour guide, your very own personal movie history enthusiast
Discover Wētā Workshop's humble beginnings and rich creative history working on iconic TV shows and movies
Walk through our tour space for a deep dive into the worlds you know and love
Walk amongst props, prosthetics, costumes, swords and animatronics, where each one tells a story
Get hands-on with props and weaponry
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls and Dwarves.
While you’re here, visit the Wētā Cave, a favourite
destination for film and pop culture enthusiasts. Here you can buy authentic Wētā
Workshop-designed collectibles, prop replicas, movie memorabilia and much more.
Tour highlights
Due to essential maintenance on our Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour premises, we're excited to offer you exclusive access to The Vault Tour.
Enter through our vault door and unlock the secrets of the small and silver screens. On our 90-minute guided tour you will
Journey on an adventure with our tour guide, your very own personal movie history enthusiast
Discover Wētā Workshop's humble beginnings and rich creative history working on iconic TV shows and movies
Walk through our tour space for a deep dive into the worlds you know and love
Walk amongst props, prosthetics, costumes, swords and animatronics, where each one tells a story
Get hands-on with props and weaponry
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls and Dwarves.
While you’re here, visit the Wētā Cave, a favourite
destination for film and pop culture enthusiasts. Here you can buy authentic Wētā
Workshop-designed collectibles, prop replicas, movie memorabilia and much more.
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Questions
Find out everything you need to know about our Vault Tour.
Our tours depart from the Wētā Cave at 1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington.
Miramar is located a 20-minute drive from Wellington city centre.
Getting the bus? Catch the number 2 (Miramar) bus and get off at stop 6240 on Darlington Road. From there it’s a short stroll to the Wētā Cave. Find out more on the Metlink website.
On street parking is free but limited. Please allow ample time to find a car park.
Please arrive at the Wētā Cave 30 minutes prior to your tour departure. This allows enough time for us to check you in and take you to the beginning of the tour, a short distance down the road.
Yes and no! Your guide will let you know when you can use your camera. There are certain rooms of our tour space where photography is permitted, however there are some rooms where we ask for you to not take photographs. Wētā Workshop is an active workshop and photography is strictly prohibited in certain areas due to production requirements.
The Vault Tour is currently offered in English only.
The Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour is offered in multiple languages. Find out more here.
Absolutely—children love the magic of the movies! However, we recommend our Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour for a more family-friendly experience. Find out more here.
And just a heads-up—some images on our tour may showcase horror films.
We're sorry, our Vault Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
The Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour is wheelchair accessible and you can find out more here.
Sorry, we are unable to store your luggage at the Wētā Cave or within our tour space.
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Take an exclusive glimpse into the world of movie magic on a guided tour through our creative home.
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Questions
Find out everything you need to know about our Vault Tour.
Our tours depart from the Wētā Cave at 1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington.
Miramar is located a 20-minute drive from Wellington city centre.
Getting the bus? Catch the number 2 (Miramar) bus and get off at stop 6240 on Darlington Road. From there it’s a short stroll to the Wētā Cave. Find out more on the Metlink website.
On street parking is free but limited. Please allow ample time to find a car park.
Please arrive at the Wētā Cave 30 minutes before your tour starts. This allows us enough time for us to check you in and take you to the beginning of the tour, a short distance down the road.
Yes and no! Your guide will let you know when you can use your camera. There are certain rooms of our tour space where photography is permitted, however there are some rooms where we ask for you to not take photographs. Wētā Workshop is an active workshop and photography is strictly prohibited in certain areas due to production requirements.
The Vault Tour is currently offered in English only.
The Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour is offered in multiple languages. Find out more here.
Absolutely – children love the magic of movies! However, we recommend our Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour for a more family-friendly experience. Find out more here.
And just a heads up–some images on our tour do showcase horror films.
We're sorry, our Vault Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
The Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour is wheelchair accessible and you can find out more here.
Sorry, we are unable to store your luggage at the Wētā Cave or within our tour space.
Some of our other tours
Can't find the date or time you're looking for? Try one of our other tours.
Tour
Take an exclusive glimpse into the world of movie magic on a guided tour through our creative home.
From $49 NZD
Group bookings
FOR LARGE GROUPS LOOKING FOR A TOUR
Visiting for a special occasion or celebrating as a team?
Exploring imaginary worlds is better when you're together—book as a group of 20 or more in our purpose-built tour space.
Looking for a gift voucher?
Treat friends, family or yourself to a creative workshop. Redeem online or in-store.
Looking for a gift voucher?
Treat friends, family or yourself, to one of our tours or creative workshops. Redeem online or in-store.
Group bookings
FOR LARGE GROUPS LOOKING FOR A TOUR
Visiting for a special occasion or celebrating as a team?
Exploring imaginary worlds is better when you're together—book as a group of 20 or more in our purpose-built tour space.
Open hours
7 days (except Christmas Day)
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Open hours
7 days (except Christmas Day)
Plan your visit
Stay up to date