Auckland · WORKSHOPS
8 tours
The city and the coast around it carry more workshops than anyone fits into one week. These 8 are the shortlist, each with what it costs, what it includes and the one detail worth knowing before you commit.
Hands-on Wētā Workshop Unleashed tour in Auckland at SkyCity, with practical effects scenes, touchable props, and guided fun for families.
“Just an amazing day at the shop! Thank you for the opportunity to share with us. Staff are amazing and fun!”
Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed guided tour at SkyCity: 90 minutes, hands-on practical effects, three movie worlds, great guides.
“Guide was good - funny and helpful. loved all the interactive activities. Would love to have spent a bit more time in some areas.”
Learn to surf at Te Arai Beach with a small-group 2-hour lesson, gear provided, optional pickup, and ocean safety skills.
“We booked four days of private lessons with Maya and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She handled different levels with ease — from beginner to intermediate — and was wonderful with our 7-year-old daughter who was just starting. Thanks to her great advice and sharp eye, we all got up and caught waves. Big thanks to Maya!”
Learn to surf on Auckland’s west coast at Muriwai Beach in a 2-hour small group lesson with provided gear, coaching, and safety focus.
“Jacob was amazing and really helped me as someone who has never surf in my life. He explained very well & gave great assistance. I had an amazing time.”
Beginner surf lesson at Te Arai Beach, Auckland. Small groups, wetsuits and boards included, tides timed, plus photos and videos.
“I joined the girls on curls lessons with Lydia. I learnt a lot, really enjoyed it and progressed in my surfing skills. Highly recommend, I was nervous at first but had such a great time, friendly atmosphere, very targeted instruction and good equipment. Can't wait to go back.”
Private 2-hour surf lesson at Te Arai, Auckland. One-on-one coaching, all equipment and sunscreen included for beginners and improvers.
“Andrew was great with my 2 daughters, they loved the experience and are now keen to do regular lessons to improve on their skills!”
Make a prosthetic scar and mix Wētā Workshop fake blood in an Auckland 1-hour hands-on class, with materials and certificate included.
“We're huge LOTR fans and hope this would be a highlight of our trip It was fun, but felt a bit rushed. Instructor was friendly and helpful. Didn't receive a certificate at the end as promised.”
Auckland perfume making intro: mix natural essences, craft your own Eau de Parfum, and take home 30ml in a 1-hour class.
“I attended the perfume making intro course with my mum. The venue was actually wheelchair accessible so that was a relief and a great start.communication with organiser was easy too :) We really enjoyed our teacher and how she shared information about the whole process. She was kind, patient, knowledgeable and made it really fun. We liked walking away with our own little parfum bottle that will definitely assist us remember our holiday together in New Zealand x”
