Wētā Workshop

There were lots of things we couldn't take pictures of, so I'll share the cool replicas in the gift shop. While my partner adored this experience, after having done the Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland, this was a little less interactive and interesting for me. It was very cool to see memorabilia from various films and hear the inside scoop, it seemed like it was a little tired and lower budget than the Auckland one. However if you're a film buff, this is definitely cool!

I did the base guided tour. Pretty worth it. I've always loved doing costume props and sets and model making; all that movie magic stuff, and Wētā Workshop just has so much heart and soul of that in everyone who works there. The tour guides are themselves people who have gotten their hands dirty in movie work. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs. You needa go through the sidewalk a bit before it starts which is a bit bumpy and narrow at points, but overall wheelchair access level is acceptable.

The guide, process and things to see were all exceptional. They showed us the different parts of the studio, steps of their process and their many abundant works and awards. The shop was amazing. My only complaint was that I was hoping to purchase a working replica of a LOTR Character’s smoking pipe. But they just had model replicas that don’t work.

Everything was fantastic. Logan was an excellent guide. There was so much to see and everything was really well laid out. There's the opportunity to see screen used items, the process for things being made, and for some hands-on crafting too.

The tour was fantastic. There aren't many rooms to visit, but some are incredible. The visit was interesting because it was interactive, there are moments that it seems like a real workshop. The moments when you can interact with the objects created by the Weta artists were very beautiful! The guide was super: she involved the group and you could see that she was passionate and enthusiastic. Her name was Kiki and we would like to follow her or contact her on social media to thank her! Would it be possible? Beautiful experience, well done!

It was the best tour in Wellington. The tour guide knew what he's doing and professional. He kindly explained everything that we would love to know, and it was more than enough! Their sculpture and all arts are incredible. I could see even children were so concentrated in every section. No regret for sure!

Had an outstanding experience at Weta. The amount of films and exhibits they have played a part in is incredible. They have an insane attention to detail and being able to learn about it first hand was truly remarkable. Our tour guide was so enthusiastic and answered so many questions, no matter how random it might have seemed. Any fan of LOTR should come visit, but even if you are just interested in theatrics, you should give it a visit. Great job here!

Tour and shop were incredible. I love that tour guides actually work in the workshop and have unique stories to tell.