Wētā Cave | Wellington

W�"tā Cave is the home of movie-making magic, behind the scenes of world-renowned films and television.

Tucked away in a quiet suburban Miramar street, a short drive from Wellington's city centre lies a cinematic gem.

The design and manufacturing facility combines cutting-edge technology with hand-crafted artistry to serve up Oscar-winning props, costumes, and creature effects. And, best of all, it opens its doors to fans who want to see exactly how the magic is made.

Visit W�"tā Cave to discover the creative processes, physical effects, people and technology that have helped produce some of the most memorable films of the past 25 years.

Fillsm including Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit motion picture trilogies, Avatar, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Wandering Earth and more.

How do I get to the W�"tā Cave?
1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington. Miramar is located a 15-20 min drive from Wellington city centre.

Book a tour with return transfers: Many of our tours include guided return transfers from the Wellington city i-SITE.
Drive and Park: On-street parking is free but limited. Please allow ample time to find a car park.
Public transport: Catch the 18e bus to stop 6240 on Darlington Road. From there it's a short stroll to the W�"tā Cave. Please refer to the Metlink website for the best route to take.
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