Weta Cave and Workshop Tour
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Immerse yourself in a world where imagination has been meeting reality since 1987. From a back room in a Wellington flat,
Richard and
Tania Taylor have taken their collaboration with
Peter Jackson to spectacular heights. Visit the Weta Cave to learn the
Weta story , and tour a converted workshop for insights of how the creative magic occurs.
Entry to the mini-museum, shop and viewing of the 'exclusive behind the scenes' documentary is free and many people decide to book a tour once there. Inside the Weta Cave, you are welcome to snap a selfie with
Lurtz,
Gollum or
Alan Tracy from
Thunderbirds Are Go!, the documentary screens every half hour. You are welcome to spend as long as you like inspecting the displays of props from their various collaborations as well as shopping for a special
"Wellywood" souvenirs such as Elvish jewellery, movie merchandise or collectables.
The 45 minute
tours are led by passionate knowledgeable guides who love sharing the tricks of the trade and stories about the history of the company and its various productions. Please note due to confidentiality agreements, the workshop tour is to a converted workshop which is more of an exhibition space than where the artists are working on real film projects. The miniatures stage tour requires a short bus transfer to the shooting stage of
Thunderbirds Are Go! at
Tracy Island.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, there are longer private tours for groups of up to ten, 2.5hr personal tours for up to four people,
workshops involving sculpting, makeup and movie blood, educational tours for school groups and special group experiences.
The 2 hr combo tour is great value at NZ$45 and gives participants a great overview of the scope of Weta and its associated companies. Although they are suitable for children I feel the tours are more suited to adults as there is a lot of verbal information, hardly any 'hands-on' moments and a few chances to take photographs.
Get your inner geek on at The Weta Cave it is fab!
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