The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies were both filmed throughout New Zealand, making use of the country’s naturally fantastical landscapes. Here I’ve put together the most efficient Lord of the Rings road trip that hits many of the most enjoyable filming locations throughout New Zealand.
The Lord of the Rings used Mount Sunday in Ashburton Lakes, New Zealand as the filming location for the city of Edoras. Mount Sunday, surrounded on all sides by fields, mountain ranges, and rivers, is the perfect location for Edoras.
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies were both filmed throughout New Zealand, making use of the country’s naturally fantastical landscapes. Read on to see my top 7 Lord of the Rings filming locations to visit! 1. Putangirua Pinnacles (Paths of the Dead) Cape Palliser, New Zealand Read more…
Mount Victoria served as an easily recognizable filming location for several scenes in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. It is such a popular destination for tours, tourists, and New Zealanders alike, that the filming locations’ trail has even been formally named Hobbit’s Hideaway.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is frequently labeled as one of the best, if not the best, day hikes in the entire world. This is supported by the fact that during its peak season, thousands of people hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing every day. Does this volcanic wonderland live up to Read more…
My first stop both times I’ve been to New Zealand has been to Matamata to tour the Hobbiton movie set where the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were filmed.