Middle-earth Filming Locations Guide
Lord of the Rings universe
Explore 150 iconic filming locations from Middle-earth. Our comprehensive guide includes detailed maps, visiting information, photo opportunities, and insider tips to help you plan the perfect Middle-earth filming location tour.
Explore Middle-earth Filming Locations
Discover 150 iconic destinations where the magic happened
Plan Your Middle-earth Film Tourism Adventure
Every Middle-earth fan dreams of visiting the real-world locations where their favorite scenes came to life. Our comprehensive filming location guide makes it easy to plan your ultimate fan pilgrimage, whether you're exploring locally or planning an international film tourism adventure.
What's Included in Our Guide
- • Exact filming locations with GPS coordinates
- • Scene-by-scene breakdown and photo opportunities
- • Public transport and driving directions
- • Opening hours, admission fees, and accessibility info
- • Best times to visit for photography
- • Insider tips from fellow Middle-earth fans
Perfect for Film Tourists
- • Solo travelers and fan groups
- • International visitors planning Middle-earth tours
- • Local fans discovering nearby locations
- • Photography enthusiasts and content creators
- • Families looking for unique vacation experiences
- • Film students and industry professionals
All Locations
38 locations found
Amon Hen - Amon Hen Hill
Filming location: Amon Hen Hill
Chard Farm - Chard Farm Lookout
Filming location: Chard Farm Lookout
Crown Range Road - Crown Range Summit
Filming location: Crown Range Summit
Dimrill Dale - Dimrill Dale Ridge
Filming location: Dimrill Dale Ridge
Earnslaw Burn - Earnslaw Burn Waterfall
Filming location: Earnslaw Burn Waterfall
Fernside Gardens - Fernside Garden Path
Filming location: Fernside Garden Path
Fiordland - Kepler Track Vista
Filming location: Kepler Track Vista
Ford of Bruinen - Arrow River Ford
Filming location: Arrow River Ford
Glenorchy - Beech Forest Path
Spot around Glenorchy and Paradise used for LOTR scenes: Beech Forest Path
Hairy Feet Waitomo - Cave Entrance
Filming location: Cave Entrance
Harcourt Park - Gardens Path
Filming location: Gardens Path
Hobbiton - Bag End
Feature within the Hobbiton Movie Set: Bag End
Hutt River - Moonshine Bridge
Filming location: Moonshine Bridge
Kaitoke - Camping Area
Site within Kaitoke Regional Park (Rivendell): Camping Area
Kawarau Gorge - Riverside Lookout
Filming location: Riverside Lookout
Lake Pukaki - Camp Site
Filming location: Camp Site
Lake Wanaka - Eely Point
Filming location: Eely Point
Mararoa River - Mararoa Ford
Filming location: Mararoa Ford
Mavora Lakes - North Mavora Lake
Filming location: North Mavora Lake
Mount Cook - Hooker Valley
Filming location: Hooker Valley
Mount Olympus - Mount Olympus Summit
Filming location: Mount Olympus Summit
Mount Owen - Mount Owen Ridge
Filming location: Mount Owen Ridge
Mount Sunday - Ashburton Riverbank
Area within the Edoras filming site: Ashburton Riverbank
Mount Victoria - Black Riders Hideout
Filming location: Black Riders Hideout
Nelson Lakes - Angelus Hut
Filming location: Angelus Hut
Other Plains - Poolburn Reservoir
Filming location: Poolburn Reservoir
Paradise Extras - Beech Glade
Filming location: Beech Glade
Pelennor Extras - Farmland Road
Filming location: Farmland Road
Pelennor Fields - Battle Viewpoint
Filming location: Battle Viewpoint
Pelorus - Barrel Run Bend
Area along the Pelorus River used for the barrel escape: Barrel Run Bend
Putangirua - Bush Track
Area within the Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve: Bush Track
Queen Elizabeth Park - Battlefield Field
Filming location: Battlefield Field
Skippers Canyon - Shotover River View
Filming location: Shotover River View
Takaka Hill - Chetwood Forest Path
Filming location: Chetwood Forest Path
Tongariro - Central Crater
Feature along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or surrounds: Central Crater
Waitarere Forest - Hidden Trail
Filming location: Hidden Trail
Weta - Design Studio
Spot within the Weta Workshop & Miramar precinct: Design Studio
Weta - Mini-Museum
Spot within the Weta Workshop & Miramar precinct: Mini-Museum