Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Interactive Movie Experience
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is an immersive, guided experience at Auckland's SkyCity, created by five-time Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop. On this interactive tour, you'll go behind the scenes of practical filmmaking and see how props, creatures and special effects are made. The experience takes you through three original film worlds - fantasy, science fiction and horror. Led by entertaining hosts, you'll explore detailed movie sets, get hands-on with practical effects, and come face-to-face with creatures, robots and larger-than-life characters built by the Wētā Workshop crew. Photography and video are welcome throughout, so you can capture and share your visit. Suitable for film fans, families and creative minds, Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a hands-on alternative to a traditional museum and a unique thing to do in Auckland. Your ticket includes a complimentary souvenir video.
All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour
The All Blacks Experience in Auckland is a guided journey into New Zealand’s unique Māori culture and the spirit of the legendary All Blacks and Black Ferns rugby teams. Perfect for sports fans and newcomers alike, it’s a chance to explore the values of teamwork, respect, and cultural pride that define New Zealanders. Led by an enthusiastic guide, you’ll hear from rugby legends, enjoy interactive games, and feel the energy of a replica changing room. Walk the players' tunnel and witness the powerful haka, a traditional Māori performance symbolizing strength and unity, providing a fascinating connection to the country’s indigenous heritage. More than just the sport of rugby, this experience offers a deeper understanding of New Zealand’s identity and culture. Walk out with pride and a deeper connection to New Zealand.
Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket
Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a must-see place to experience our rich culture. Our Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. Auckland Museum is housed in an historical building within a tranquil park which has beautiful views of the harbour. It is a place to discover and learn about New Zealand's history and stories. Since 1929, the Museum has also served as place of remembrance for the many Aucklanders who have sacrificed their lives in war. Whether you have an hour spare or a whole day, visit Auckland Museum to gain a deep understanding of New Zealand culture and heritage. PLEASE NOTE: Te Marae Ātea Māori Court & Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work.
Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darker challenging spaces, quirky physical obstacles and challenges, illusions, lighting effects, scents, sound effects and strange sensations that all together provide you with a unique experience that you will never forget! Odyssey is fun for all ages, great family entertainment and definitely a must see for all tourists. The incredible journey through Odyssey takes around 20 -30 minutes however there is no time limit to your adventure and you are free to discover Odyssey at your own pace. Odyssey is recommended for those aged 8 and over but if you would like to enquire about how suitable Odyssey is for your young ones, please feel free to get in touch!
Our Gallery Highlights Tour is the perfect introduction to the Museum and its wonderful collections, giving you a window into New Zealand’s past and present. Over the course of an hour, you’ll be guided through our renowned galleries, giving you an understanding of Māori culture and the achievements of Polynesian navigators. Explore the unique natural history and geology of Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand and look back on the conflicts that have shaped the nation. The tour covers select galleries across all three floors of the Museum, and our guide will be happy to answer questions about collection items or galleries along the way. Let us show you around our place. Note: This tour requires visitors to walk up a flight of stairs, therefore is not suitable for visitors with additional mobility considerations. PLEASE NOTE: Te Marae Ātea Māori Court & Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work.
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Mandarin Speaking Guide
Located within Auckland’s SkyCity Precinct, the Entertainment Capital of New Zealand. Unleashed is the city’s newest location-based experience. Unleashed launched in 2020 and has already won two international tourism awards. Experience our 90 minute movie-making tour with a Mandarin Speaking Guide. You explore interactive and immersive make-believe film sets, focusing on the worlds of horror, fantasy and sci-fi. It's your chance to get up-close and hands-on with enchanting environments, resident creatures, hyper-realistic giants, a galactic robot, and much more.
Discover the wonders of Rotorua on this immersive day tour from Auckland. Begin your journey through stunning landscapes to Te Puia, where the iconic Pōhutu Geyser erupts and bubbling mud pools come alive. There would be an opportunity to see New Zealand's national Bird Kiwi .Visit the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute to see traditional carving, weaving, and an exhilarating haka performance. Afterward, unwind at the Polynesian Spa, renowned for its rejuvenating thermal waters and picturesque views of Lake Rotorua. With expert guides sharing insights into indigenous culture, this tour offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. - Day trip from Auckland to Rotorua showcasing natural wonders - Visit Te Puia, home to the Southern Hemisphere's largest geyser - Experience Māori culture through crafts and a live haka - Relax at the scenic Polynesian Spa with therapeutic thermal waters