New Zealand's mountain ranges, wild rivers and grassy fields provided the perfect setting for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Here is where you can find Middle‑earth™ for yourself.

Sep 7, 2022 · As soon as you start to leave the cities in New Zealand it is completely obvious that this is Middle-earth. Any of the rolling green hills could be The Shire. Then you are in for some spectacular Lord of the Rings scenery as you approach …

Oct 10, 2024 · Exploring the real-life locations where The Lord of the Rings was filmed in New Zealand offers fans a chance to step into the world of Middle-earth. From the lush pastures of Hobbiton to the eerie landscapes of Mordor, each location …

New Zealand's stunning landscapes captivated movie fans around the world as the unbilled star of the hugely successful The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The landscapes of Middle‑earth™ came alive after they were featured in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy from 2001-2003.

Sep 17, 2024 · Whether you want to take a self-guided tour of the Lords of the Rings locations by finding all the filming spots or meet the team behind the movie magic on tours and Lord of the Rings tour packages around the country, you’ll find a …

Oct 14, 2024 · New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes served as the real-life Middle-earth in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films. From the rolling hills of Hobbiton to the fiery slopes of Mount Doom, over 150 Lord of the Rings locations in New Zealand brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world to life.

Read my complete list of Lord of the Rings locations in Tongariro National Park – including Gollum’s Pool, which was one of my favourite spots on the North Island. Our first The Lord of the Rings location on this North Island list takes us to an iconic moment from the first movie, The Fellowship of the Ring.

May 31, 2024 · One of the most iconic The Lord of the Rings filming locations is the mountain range of the Misty Mountains. The uninhabited mountain range intertwined with Mount Victoria was a crucial location for the movie, as it’s the place where Bilbo Baggins talks with Gandalf and the dwarves begin their journey.

Dec 16, 2023 · The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed all around New Zealand. Over 150 real-world locations were used for key scenes, including Mordor, Hobbiton, Rivendell and more. Other scenes were put together digitally, at the WETA Workshop in Wellington, as well as at soundstages in Wellington and Queenstown.

Feb 26, 2024 · They went on to use more than 150 locations scattered across New Zealand, some of which can only be accessed by helicopter or are on private land. But there’s plenty more that are open to those curious enough to wander close, allowing you to step into the fantastical realm of Tolkien’s imagination.