We’ve always heard about the Weta experience in Wellington so on a sunny Saturday. we decided to give it a shot. The location is in Miramar and they actually had two tours running; one was for Thunderbirds and the other was Weta. We chose Weta because we’re familiar with the movies that were designed by this center including all the Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, and King Kong. The tour guide was very energetic and gave us good knowledge on how props get developed going through many stages including modeling, casting, and molding. We saw many costumes showcased such as the outfit for the Green Goblin, Halo vehicle, character from Lord of the Rings, and many molds of King Kong. They had real chain mail material displayed which was quite heavy and swords/armory props. All in all, it was a unique experience and we now know how movie magic is made!
