WELLINGTON S FILMMAKING EXPERIENCES TOURISM TRADE MANUAL 2017-2019 One of the Top 10 Film Studio Tours of the World The Guardian UK (2016).
WELCOME TO WETA STUDIO TOURS DRIVING DISTANCES TO WETA STUDIO TOURS MIRAMAR PENINSULA Wellington City Wellington Airport 20 mins 5 mins The Weta Group is Wellington s Academy Award-winning filmmaking hub. An extraordinary creative community that could only exist in New Zealand: a country founded on innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit. We re more than just a collection of companies. We re an extended, multi-generational family of film artisans. Champions of creativity, imagination, and innovation. Together, we make incredible things on a global scale all from a tiny suburb at the bottom of the world. FLYING TIMES TO WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND N NORTH ISLAND Auckland Airport Christchurch Airport 1 hour 55 mins Queenstown Airport 1.5 hours WELLINGTON SOUTH ISLAND WETA STUDIO TOURS WETA WORKSHOP CITY CENTRE CONTENTS 1 WELCOME TO WETA STUDIO TOURS 2-3 THE FULL EXPERIENCE 4-5 AN EVENING WITH WETA & COCO WETA DIGITAL MIRAMAR PARK ROAD POST PRODUCTION 6-7 8-9 GROUP EXPERIENCES THE WELLINGTON REGION PRIVATE EXPERIENCES MINIATURES STAGE TOUR GROUP TOUR SPACE ROXY CINEMA TO CITY STONE STREET STUDIOS WELLINGTON AIRPORT Weta Studio Tours is part of the greater filmmaking community of our wonderful country. Those who choose to visit us will come face to face with the creative processes, people, artefacts and technology that have helped to create some of the most memorable films of the past 20 years. - RICHARD TAYLOR, CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, WETA WORKSHOP Contact bookings@wetaworkshop.co.nz for further information 1 1
THE FULL EXPERIENCE TRANSPORT INCLUDED Get the full Weta Studio Tours experience and dive headfirst into a world of creativity. With two incredible filmmaking tours and guided return transfers, you ll be entertained and inspired from start to finish. : Includes both tours $85 Adult $50 Child Duration: 4 hours including transport WETA CAVE WORKSHOP TOUR Get up close to the props, weapons and costumes created for The Lord of the Rings, Power Rangers, The Great Wall, Avatar, District 9, and more. See artists at work on our tour stage and peek through windows that look directly into the Workshop. Hear stories from the Weta Workshop crew. Many have worked on the films themselves. You ll return brimming with secrets behind the movie magic! MINIATURES STAGE TOUR: THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO Weta Workshop is known for its extraordinary miniatures and bigatures created for films like The Lord of the Rings, Furious 7, The Legend of Zorro, and Master and Commander. On our Miniatures Stage Tour, visit the authentic Thunderbirds Are Go shooting stage and discover Weta Workshop s latest jaw-dropping creations. For a front-row glimpse at artistry and ingenuity, you can t get much closer than this. SHORT ON TIME? SELF-DRIVE OPTIONS : One filmmaking experience with guided transport 2 We offer a range of self-drive options. Please refer to our rate sheet. : $65 Adult, $40 Child Duration: 2.5 hours including transport 3
AN EVENING WITH WETA & COCO TRANSPORT INCLUDED An evening of movie magic and fine food awaits. Journey from the Wellington CBD to Weta Studio Tours for an extended Weta Cave Workshop Tour. Afterwards, head to CoCo at the Roxy for a delicious three-course meal, concluding with a night drive back to central Wellington. Bring your appetite for film and food! Adult: $145 Child: $75 Duration: 4 hours including transport Minimum numbers: 2 ABOUT THE ROXY Owned by Weta co-founders Tania Rodger and Jamie Selkirk, the Roxy Cinema is renowned for its gorgeous Art Deco setting. At CoCo at the Roxy, the cinema s restaurant and café, dine among jaw-dropping artworks, movie memorabilia and sculptures showcasing Weta Workshop talent. DINE WITH THE STARS TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED Prefer to experience Weta at your own pace? No problem. Make your own way to Weta Studio Tours and enjoy a two-course lunch at CoCo at the Roxy either before or after your Weta Cave Workshop Tour. Adult: $65 Child: $40 Duration: 45 minutes + take your time for the meal. 4 5
THE FULL GROUP EXPERIENCE Combine and customise our flagship tours to craft an immersive experience for groups large and small. WETA WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE Experience the magic of Weta Workshop in our dedicated off-premises tour space. Check out the props, costumes and weapons crafted for The Lord of the Rings, District 9, The Chronicles of Narnia and more, and hear first-hand stories of filmmaking creativity! Want to add a special twist to your group experience? Try our tailor-made, hands-on workshops. Make chainmaille, mix your own fake blood, or witness a Weta Workshop technician transform a member of your group with silicone prosthetics. MINIATURES STAGE TOUR: THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO With your Weta Workshop guide leading the way, let your imagination soar with a tour through the Thunderbirds Are Go hangar the authentic shooting stage of the popular TV show! See the unbelievable miniatures built by Weta Workshop and learn how incredible things can be created with a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination. 6 The Full Group Experience starts from $55 per person. Duration: 2.5 hours (approx.) Minimum numbers: 20 Catering and transport available at an additional cost. SHORT ON TIME? Take one of our group experiences starting from $25 per person. Contact us at bookings@wetaworkshop.co.nz Find out how we can bring your next group experience to life! 8 My life-long fascination with model-making and practical film effects was born of shows like Thunderbirds, so it has been terrific to have been involved in the design and manufacture of what you ll see inside. - RICHARD TAYLOR, CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, WETA WORKSHOP 7
PERSONAL TOUR Join us for a high-end filmmaking experience, led by a senior Weta Workshop crew member. It all starts in the Weta Workshop boardroom, where we house the five Oscars won by Richard Taylor and the crew. With the undivided attention of your guide, you ll be treated to a private Weta Cave Workshop Tour. Get up close to props from the world s biggest blockbusters and learn how we help bring a director s vision to life. We ll even show you parts of the Park Road Post Production facility usually kept under wraps. Enjoy your Personal Tour one-on-one, or bring along your friends, colleagues or clients to share an unforgettable encounter in Miramar s filmmaking precinct. $2500 per group Duration: 2.5 hours Maximum numbers: 4 BESPOKE EXPERIENCES From intimate groups to one-on-one encounters, we ll work with you to craft a bespoke experience that cannot be replicated. Here are just some examples of what we offer: Access to areas not usually available to the public, including selected areas of Park Road Post Production and the Weta Workshop boardroom; Hands-on lessons in filmmaking artistry; Canapés and drinks with an artist or technician; Personal shopping session at the Weta Cave. PRIVATE EXPERIENCES See a whole new side of Weta. Meet the artists who ve worked on your favourite films. Even create your own movie magic. Our curated private tours are authentic behind-the-scenes experiences. Price available on application. Contact us at bookings@wetaworkshop.co.nz Find out how we can create an extraordinary high-end filmmaking experience, tailor-made just for you. 8 9
WELLINGTON S FILMMAKING EXPERIENCES Phone: +64 (0)4 909 4035 Email: bookings@wetaworkshop.co.nz www.wetaworkshop.com/tours