Whoa! Studios

Whoa! Studios is a unique family entertainment destination located at 8-14 Henderson Valley Road in Auckland, New Zealand, blending live theatrical performance, imaginative play, and quality dining under one roof. The centrepiece is an original live stage show set in Custard's World, written by BAFTA award-winning screenwriter Bob Baker of Wallace and Gromit fame, combining puppetry, digital effects, and live-action performances on a full-scale movie set. The Whoa Zone adventure playground, featuring New Zealand's only hand-crafted crochet climbing net created by Japanese artist Toshiko Horiuchi Macadam, offers children a one-of-a-kind physical play experience. The on-site restaurant, The Grounds, is run by celebrity chef Ben Bayly, providing a premium family dining option. Whoa! Studios is celebrated as one of Auckland's most exciting and creative family destinations.