🧙 Weta Workshop Tours in Wellington - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year - Backpacker Guide New Zealand

[@NZPocketGuide]

Hey guys, what do you think about the Weta Workshop? Is it something you would add to your New Zealand bucket list? What else do you want to do in New Zealand? Let us know!

[@procroustis]

one question if you go there we are allow to use my camera video/photos/;;;;if not I thing it is not worth it to go if yes I plain to go in 3 months let me know thank you.

[@davidmunden8729]

Great, David Munden apprenticeship? I have idea CGI Glorified Christ and help people understand Revelation better!

[@davidmunden8729]

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[@geoffreymarsters4649]

I have a great movie idea that I would like to share please email me when you see this it would take our economy further to the TOP😍

[@Tawadeb]

I live in Wellington and love Weta Cave. Ive been many times! Its a wonderful Shop! They dont have that 20 min film any more since Covid I like how they change exhibits all the time

[@NZPocketGuide]

That's fantastic to hear you're a fan of Weta Cave in Wellington! It's indeed a special place for those who appreciate creativity and craftsmanship in the film industry. It's a shame that the 20-minute film isn't available anymore post-Covid, but it sounds like Weta Cave continues to offer a lot to its visitors. If you're looking for more unique experiences around Wellington or elsewhere in New Zealand, our Patreon group offers weekly group calls where you can get tailored advice and share experiences with fellow enthusiasts. Plus, our secret Facebook group is a great platform for asking questions and getting tips from the community. Check us out at patreon.com/nzpocketguide for more. Keep enjoying your visits to Weta Cave! 🎥🧙‍♂️🌿

[@susie154]

New Zealand is on the top of my bucket list! I'm a big fan of Weta Workshop and Peter Jackson 💕

[@susie154]

I'm poor so i will never be able to see, in person, the most BEAUTIFUL land on Earth 😦

[@NZPocketGuide]

Yes the LOTR movies really show New Zealand landscapes a lot!

[@SundaeGaming-ez8zt]

Oh I live there, it is very pretty but not as good as you think 😅

[@purefoldnz3070]

We went to Stonestreet studios and were chased out haha

[@emillycamila2392]

Hey, i just wanna thank you guys for making a way better video memory of this place than i did when i was there hahaha i really loved remembering my exchange with it. So much love, guys xx

[@NZPocketGuide]

Haha it is quite tricky to film anything at the Weta caves :( Thanks for the lovely comment Emily, it means a lot to hear from other travellers :)

[@georgebendall7401]

My Favourite part in the Weta Workshop in Wellington is Peter Jackson's King Kong

[@NZPocketGuide]

Yeah it is great! 😂

[@procroustis]

one question if you go there we are allow to use my camera video/photos/;;;;if not I thing it is not worth it to go if yes I plain to go in 3 months let me know thank you.

[@NZPocketGuide]

Hey there, as you can see from our video, for obvious copyright reasons you are only allowed to film and take pictures in the gift-shop and mini museum, for the tour itself, it's camera off!

[@thunderbirdsharrypotterfan]

I been to Weta Workshop :)

[@NZPocketGuide]

Nice, did you do the Weta tour or the Thunderbird one?

[@thunderbirdsharrypotterfan]

@@NZPocketGuide both :)

[@NZPocketGuide]

Nice! What did you think of the Thunderbirds tour? That must have been your dream tour!

[@thunderbirdsharrypotterfan]

BackPakerGuide.NZ it was great :)

[@casey4995]

Was there a lot of walking involved on the tour? Asking for someone with mobility issues, but not in a wheelchair. Thanks

[@NZPocketGuide]

You will be on your feet all the time, but you won't cover much ground, just walk, stop, talk, walk, stop talk etc... I hope that helps :)

[@alfonta]

No one saw last samurai (: ,you got that right

[@NZPocketGuide]

Haha, yeah... Wasn't sure if we should give it a mention or not... Have you had chance to check out the Weta Workshop?

[@alfonta]

when i went to a trip to north island the lord of the ring just came out and new zealand was under the radar '

[@NZPocketGuide]

Wow, that sounds like it would have been a good time to come to New Zealand actually. Any plans to check out the South Island?

[@alfonta]

been there last august .... again! for short time

[@NZPocketGuide]

Nice, well we hope our videos give you some inspiration on some new things to do that you might have missed!

[@beeanimation2183]

I went to wāka workshop back in 2020 or was it 2021

[@NZPocketGuide]

Nice, how was it?!

[@beeanimation2183]

@@NZPocketGuide great

[@NZClayArtist]

I’ve been to weta workshop

[@NZPocketGuide]

How did you like it?

[@NZClayArtist]

@@NZPocketGuide it was very cool. i saw heeps of props they used in movies

[@NZPocketGuide]

@@NZClayArtist Yeah! Did this inspire you?!

[@NZClayArtist]

@@NZPocketGuideno not really, I went there 3 years ago.

[@NZPocketGuide]

@@NZClayArtist Oh no :(

[@annawitter5161]

my children were Thunderbirds fans. They must be about your age

[@NZPocketGuide]

Thunderbirds used to scare Laura as a kid, haha!

[@iqbal.ansari441]

Address please weta workshop

[@NZPocketGuide]

21 Camperdown Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022

[@ericadler9680]

That went too fast guys, there was no time to take a look at any of the stuff.

[@NZPocketGuide]

Oh sorry Eric, since we couldn't film inside we though we'd film quickly the free museum :)

[@ericadler9680]

@@NZPocketGuide Thanks anyway and I'll definitely go there myself before I die.

[@Awakeninghumanzombies247]

🌍🌎🌏🌐🗺️

[@maximilians917]

But it sais the collectibles are made in China? Are they now created by hand by the people at weta or in a factory in China? Or is maybe just the packaging made in China

[@NZPocketGuide]

A lot of replicas are made in China but there are some locally made miniatures available, they are much more expensive though.

[@maximilians917]

NZ Pocket Guide thanks for your reply yes I Heard- only the master swordsmith swords are made at weta everything else is made in China based on their Prototyp