Weta Workshop

1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington
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Introduction

Weta Workshop is a globally leading film production company that has won the Academy Awards five times. It is based in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, and was co-founded by Richard Taylor and director Peter Jackson of "The Lord of the Rings" fame. The studio is known for its character design, model props, and visual effects in well-known films such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Hobbit" trilogy, "King Kong," "Avatar," and "The Chronicles of Narnia." The studio is open to the public, and visitors can be guided through the studio, including original prop models used in film production, detailed production process introductions, and the workplaces of technical personnel. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Address
1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday, 9:00-17:30 (closed on Christmas).
Transportation
Wellington City Center Bus Line 2, 20-minute arrival.