Inspiring stories and fine food await in An Evening with Weta and CoCo!

In this Weta Studio Tours experience you’ll journey from the Wellington CBD to the Weta Cave in Miramar with your knowledgeable driver. Enjoy a screening of our exclusive documentary about Weta’s creativity before heading into an extended Weta Cave Workshop Tour, led by a member of the Weta Workshop crew. Afterwards, head to CoCo at the Roxy for a delicious three-course meal in gorgeous, authentic Art Deco surroundings. Dine among incredible artworks, movie memorabilia, and sculptures showcasing Weta Workshop talent, concluding your experience with a night drive back to central Wellington.

Get ready to let your imagination run wild as you explore filmmaking up close in the world of Weta Workshop with a guided round trip tour from downtown Wellington.

Weta Workshop is home to a community of artisans who’ve brought life to such films as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar, and many others. Weta Workshop is your gateway to filmmaking creativity as you learn about the making of movie effects, from armor to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, and more!

Journey from downtown to Weta Workshop in your dedicated shuttle. Your friendly driver will point out iconic landmarks along the way.

Arrive at Weta Workshop for a guided tour of this famous special effect workshop. From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar and District 9, learn about props, costumes and creatures created for your favorite films. Interact with cool stuff from the creative departments and catch an artist at work.

Discover the filmmaking technique of miniature effects and learn how they are built for hit TV and film productions. Wander through monumental miniatures from Thunderbirds Are Go and see an entire island, cityscape, and mansion fit under one roof!

Explore the retail shop full of collectibles, books, swords, games, merchandise and more, and look through the mini museum.

Operates:
Daily, except Christmas Day 8:45am-5:30pm

Includes:
– Return Transfers from Wellington Visitor Info Centre
– 90-minute Weta Workshop Experience
– Gift bag

Need to Know:
Photography is strictly prohibited whilst in tour spaces.

Upgrades:
Offered as a private tour. Can add lunch to your tour.