Weta Workshop Unleashed (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Weta Workshop Unleashed?
What makes it 49% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter free, yet tight corridors, loud effects, no change or nursing room and pushchairs discouraged; parents should email ahead to confirm stroller work-arounds.
Positives:
- Free entry for baby: Children under 5 enter free with a paid adult ticket.
- Family-friendly pacing: Guides warn before darker scenes so you can skip parts that may unsettle your baby.
Challenges:
- Limited stroller access: Tight spaces and steps make strollers unfit; consider a baby carrier or discuss alternatives.
- No on-site baby facilities: No nursing or changing rooms inside; bring a changing mat or use SkyCity baby-care rooms nearby.
What is Weta Workshop Unleashed?
- A dedicated Auckland studio that showcases Wētā Workshop’s special-effects and prop fabrication departments
- A facility featuring themed production sets, animatronics and detailed props crafted for major motion pictures
- A working production hub replicating the studio environment where Wētā Workshop artists design, model and fabricate movie effects
What is so special about Weta Workshop Unleashed for with baby?
- Interactive 90-minute guided tour through film sets
- Free entry for your baby under 5
- Option to skip dark scenes for your little one
- Lockers available for baby supplies
- Indoor experience safe from all weather
Note: Weta Workshop Unleashed is 49% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Auckland for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for the 90-minute tour, breaks for your baby, and a quick visit to the gift shop.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Weta Workshop Unleashed
Interactive Guided Tour:
Explore three themed film sets with a knowledgeable guide.
Tip: Let the guide know if you need to skip dark sections for your baby.
Locker Rental:
Store diaper bags and extra clothes safely on-site.
Tip: Rent a locker near the entrance for NZD 4 each.
Baby-care Breaks:
Use nearby SkyCity baby-care rooms or bring your own mat.
Tip: Ask staff on arrival for directions to public baby facilities.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Weta Workshop Unleashed
- Contact venue in advance: Email bookings@wetaworkshop.co.nz to arrange baby-carrier options or an alternative route.
- Use lockers: Rent a NZD 4 locker to store diaper bags and keep your hands free during the tour.
Reviews of Weta Workshop Unleashed
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I was so unsure of what i signed up for when I purchased my ticket, but i tell you I was behind surprised by what I saw and learned on this tour. If you cafe about any part of tv or movie magic then this tour is a must do. My tour guide Kat from Canada allowed me join her tour when I arrived early. It was a smaller group wish is always great for this type of tour. Kat had more than enough knowled...
Chelsea Chen
It was an amazing tour with lots to see and lots to do. Very interactive and creative! Animatronics, makeup effects, photos to be taken…. The tour guide was very helpful caring, and engaging. We had such a blast!
Jonathon M.
Weta unleashed was amazing! It's a Must See for anyone that loves movies, or just want's to do something fun and interesting... Our guide Cameron was absolutely amazing, he was so knowledgeable and passionate, making our experience very memorable... Highly recommend!
Caitlin Whittington
Super cool experience! Was a bit different than I had originally expected, it was definitely more of a participation tour rather than like a museum but was so much fun and had some great memorabilia to see. 3 guides were great too!
vanessa lassman
Our tour guide was amazing! Really she was great, we found out after she only been there two weeks but her knowledge and enthusiasm and friendliness was just fabulous, actually all the staff there were fantastic. As for everything else it was amazing, incredible and incomparable to any similar type thing in New Zealand and I’m well impressed. Fabulous! Definitely will be recommending.
When is the best time to visit Weta Workshop Unleashed (Auckland, New Zealand)?
Book weekday mornings outside school holidays (July and December) to avoid crowds.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (13+ yrs) x2 | NZD 98 |
| Locker rental | NZD 4 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 102 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Convention Centre Level 5/88 Federal Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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