Step into a fantastical film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making. It’s a journey through Wētā Workshop wizadry’s creative process that needs to be seen to be believed.
Unleashed by Wētā Workshop doesn't only have a new name, it's got an experience refresh too! So whether you are planning your first visit or have visited before, there is something new for everyone.
The 90-minute guided tour now opens with New Zealand's creative culture and the Wētā Workshop story, featuring a refreshed narrative throughout the experience that highlights Wētā Workshop's creative culture and out-of-the-box thinking. Look out! Jeff the animatronic troll is back with some new tech up his sleeve too!
The 90-minute guided experience also includes:
- Monsters, giants & robots – oh my!
- Interactive gizmos
- Discombobulating displays
- Fantastical set-pieces from the worlds of horror, fantasy & sci-fi
- Eye-popping practical effects: discover how the crew design, build and bring them to life
Return to reality, if you must, brimming with creative inspiration. Collectables, keepsakes and tools for your own craft can be picked up in the Wētā Cave retail store.
Creative workshops are also available, allowing you to gain hand-on tips and techniques from the Wētā Workshop wizadry crew. Be introduced to special effects make-up and learn how to create horro-bly convincing wounds with silicon gels and makeup in their Horror FX Workshop, or create your own keepsake from genuine leather in their brand new maker's space in their Leather Workshop. Both workshops can be booked with a Unleashed guided tour on the end or seperately.
Wētā Workshop Unleashed won the international award for Storytelling in the Blooloop Innovation Awards 2021.See more here
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Last updated:
12 November 2026
