Though it looks like a big cricket, giant weta are too heavy to fly. Some of its relatives, like the tree weta, are more agile and can jump, but giant weta are decidedly earth-bound.
Wetas are relatively harmless critters. They aren't poisonous and only a few of them actually bite. They are seldom aggressive and will only bite with their mandibles if seriously molested, and though the bite from a medium-size weta may be painful only the larger specimens can puncture the skin and draw blood.
WETA PUNGA: Considered nationally endangered, these giant wetas are one of the world's heaviest insects, weighing as much as a sparrow.
Entry to the Weta Cave, including our documentary and mini-museum, is FREE.
Weta Workshop is a special effects and prop company based in Miramar, New Zealand, producing effects for television and film. The company is named after the New Zealand wētā, one of the world's largest insects, which is featured in the logo.
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What does Weta Workshop do? We design and manufacture cool stuff for the world's creative industries. We're best known for making props, weapons, armour, costumes, miniatures and more for The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy.
Get up close to the artistry behind 20 years of filmmaking creativity and practical effects with the
Weta Cave Workshop Tour.
Pricing and Conditions.
| Adult | $28.00 |
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| Child (12 year(s) and under) | $13.00 |
Who started Weta Workshop?
Peter Jackson
Richard Taylor
Jamie Selkirk
The process of welcoming you into the Weta Digital community begins the moment you sign your contract. Our Crew Services team are here to make sure your re-location and orientation are as seamless as possible. We can provide guidance and support around: Securing visas and travel details.
