Weta Cave

Welcome to the Weta Cave, located at 1 Weka Street in Wellington, New Zealand. As an establishment that encompasses various elements, including a movie theater, museum, point of interest, store, and tourist attraction, we offer visitors a unique and captivating experience.

Weta Workshop, our award-winning film effects company, is renowned for its exceptional work in servicing the world's creative industries. Our talented crew has contributed to numerous beloved films and TV series, such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, King Kong, District 9, and many more. At our visitor attractions in Auckland and Wellington, we provide an opportunity to share our creativity with the world, allowing visitors to witness firsthand the artistry and craftsmanship that takes place within our workshop every day.

Embark on a global award-winning movie-making tour as you delve into interactive and immersive make-believe film sets. Our focus lies in the realms of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, offering you a chance to get up-close and hands-on with enchanting environments, resident creatures, a hyper-realistic giant, a galactic robot, and much more. Discover the secrets behind the making of props, costumes, and creatures from iconic films like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and District 9. Interact with fascinating items from our creative departments and, if you're lucky, witness an artist at work on our tour stage.

But our offerings don't end there. In our Weta Caves, you can purchase a wide range of props, merchandise, collectibles, and more. What sets our items apart is that they are designed and made by the very same artists responsible for creating the epic pieces seen in the films. Take home a piece of cinematic magic and cherish it forever.

Weta Workshop's reputation has soared on the world stage, thanks in part to our contributions to sets, costumes, armor, weapons, creatures, miniatures, and more for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. From the sweeping landscapes of Middle-earth to the lush forests of Pandora in Avatar, we have continued to design imaginary worlds for numerous blockbuster films and TV shows. However, we invite you to witness our magic firsthand and experience the wonder for yourself.

Located at the corner of Camperdown Road and Weka Street in Miramar, Wellington, our doors are open seven days a week from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm (excluding Christmas Day). Come and immerse yourself in the fantastical realm of Weta Cave, where creativity knows no bounds.