![]() The North Island is home to both the capital city of Wellington, as well as the most populous city of Auckland AND the Hobbiton movie set. ![]() However, LOTR filming locations were scouted from both islands, so if you want to see as much Middle Earth as possible, we’d recommend trying to see them both! Most visitors to New Zealand will try to see the two main islands, or just one if they are short on time. New Zealand is made up of two main islands, called the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māu) and South Island (Te Waipounamu) as well as hundreds of smaller islands. North Island New Zealand Lord of the Rings Filming Locations We’ve put together this epic list of the best filming locations throughout New Zealand, so you can start planning your own journey through Middle Earth. The epic grandeur of New Zealand’s beautiful landscapes are now synonymous with Middle Earth, so much so that Air New Zealand even made a series of in-flight safety videos themed all around it! ![]() When New Zealand film director Peter Jackson brought Tolkien’s trilogy to life on the big screen, he used locations in his home country to do so. If you want to visit the real Middle Earth you can… well, kind of, if you go to New Zealand! Looking for a full list of Lord of the Rings filming locations in New Zealand? This post is for you! Read on for a detailed list of LOTR places you can visit and see for yourself in New Zealand, from Hobbiton to Rohan.
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