In the Movies: Popular Film Destinations

Jordana Weiss | June 2, 2017

2. New Zealand

Everyone knows about the most famous Hollywood movies filmed in New Zealand. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last 10 years, those would be The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. These six movies, directed by native New Zealander Peter Jackson, pay homage to the wild and wonderful country where he grew up.

On a visit to New Zealand, you can tour the Hobbiton set (the crew left the houses and decorations up so tourists could enjoy it), walk through Rohan and the Pelennor Fields, and see a ton of other different locations that were in the movies. There are a variety of organizations that host special tours and outings for diehard fans, but it’s pretty easy to plan your own visit as well.

Make sure to bring your camera and some stout walking shoes — some of The Lord of the Rings filming locations are accessible only by helicopter!

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