Weta Workshop Unleashed, Auckland

See the incredible attractions that Auckland has to offer such as the largest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand’s largest art collection and up close encounters with penguins and sharks – just a few of the incredible experiences that can be visited. Red Inner Tour with 9 stops (operates year round) visiting: Downtown Auckland Sky City / Sky Tower Weta Workshop Unleashed The All Blacks Experience Queen Street Auckland Art Gallery Newmarket Auckland Museum Hold Trinity Cathedral Parnell Bastion Point SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Blue Outer Tour with 6 stops (operates October to April only) visiting: Auckland Museum Wintergardens Auckland Domain Mt Eden Kingsland/Eden Park Auckland Zoo MOTAT

Located within Auckland’s SkyCity Precinct, the Entertainment Capital of New Zealand. Unleashed is the city’s newest location-based experience. In three short years the project has won international awards for creativity and storytelling, cementing itself as a must-do New Zealand attraction. On our movie-making tour, you will be offered a 90-minute guided experience. It's your chance to explore interactive and immersive make-believe film sets, focusing on the worlds of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. It is your chance to get up-close and hands-on with enchanting environments, resident creatures, hyper-realistic giants, a galactic robot, and much more. Photo opportunities throughout. Don't forget to stop by the Weta Cave - a tourist attraction in its own right!

Experience the enchantment of Weta Unleashed in Auckland with our exclusive creative workshops designed to ignite your imagination and artistic skills. Whether you're drawn to the creation of fantastical worlds or the spine-chilling realism of special effects makeup, we have the perfect class for you. Option 1: Intro to World Building Step into the shoes of a practical effects artist with our "Intro to World Building" workshop. Guided by expert Weta crew, you'll learn to sculpt, flock, and paint using recycled materials to create intricate miniature environments. This hands-on session will teach you the skills needed to bring your fantasy landscapes to life, culminating in a unique diorama inspired by our original fantasy movie, "The Age of the Ever-Clan." Perfect for budding artists, this workshop offers a chance to unleash your creativity and receive a Certificate of Creativity upon completion. Option 2: Intro to Scars & Scrapes Discover the art of special effects makeup in our "Intro to Scars and Scrapes" workshop. Learn the secrets behind creating ghastly wounds and realistic prosthetics as you mix your own fake blood and sculpt spine-chilling effects. Inspired by the faux horror movie "Fauna," this workshop guides you through layering and coloring prosthetics to achieve terrifyingly real results. All materials are provided, and you'll leave with a Certificate of Creativity, marking your adventure into the world of film magic. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!

Combining the hospitality of an English-speaking host-driver (ready to answer your questions) with an enriching audio commentary in your preferred language, the tour offers a seamless blend of personal interaction and curated storytelling. The audio guide, delivered through the vehicle’s sound system, shares fascinating details about Auckland’s iconic attractions, rich history, vibrant culture, and unique way of life. Together, these elements ensure you leave with a deeper understanding of what truly makes Auckland special. See Auckland’s Top Attractions: We’ll show you what makes Auckland special, the smart way and really covering the city's top attractions, including the Auckland Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter; the stunning Westhaven Marina and Harbour Bridge; the lush Auckland Domain; the high-end suburbs of Parnell and Ponsonby; the eccentric K’ Road; the city’s university and port districts; and the picturesque Franklin Road, amongst others. During your tour you will have two 5-minute photo stops at city’s most iconic spots so you can stretch your legs and capture those great shots of your adventure to share with your family and friends. Your private tour is the perfect way to get your bearings and to soak-in a "locals" knowledge to better identify the spots you might want to spend more time at once you finish your tour. You will be amazed on how much you can see and learn during your experience! What makes us different? · Destination Enhancement: Enjoy a great combination of your host driver’s hospitality with a carefully structured natural-feeling onboard technology-driven English, Spanish or Chinese commentary, which will provide you with the details and depth of information which even the best in-person guide would find difficult providing during your tour. · Maximize Time: After picking you-up from your hotel or the cruise wharf, in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes you will get a great overview and understanding of the city, allowing you to maximize your time so after we drop you off, you can independently explore several of the city’s main attractions which are easily accessible and at a relatively short walking distance: Albert Park; Queen Street; the Sky Tower 360° observation platform; the beautiful waterfront viaduct; the Maritime and Auckland Art museums; the All Blacks experience; and Weta Workshop Unleashed. · Environmentally Friendly… and a Cool Experience: What better way to discover a city that doing it in an electric vehicle and knowing that you’re doing it while contributing to protect our environment and our planet… and even better if you can do it in a cool Tesla with a panoramic roof that allows you to look up and see the buildings and attractions as you pass them ;)