The pristine beaches and coastal views of Waiheke Island represent the great island kingdom of Númenor in Amazon's Rings of Power series. This maritime civilization, blessed by the Valar but doomed by pride, showcases the golden age before the events of the Lord of the Rings. The white sand beaches and clear waters perfectly capture the idyllic nature of the Númenóreans' island paradise, while the distant horizon hints at the wider world and the conflicts to come.