In The Lord of the Rings, Lothlorien’s ethereal woods were filmed at Fernside Lodge in Featherston, New Zealand. The serene White Bridge still stands in its lush gardens, where Galadriel once offered Frodo guidance. Fans can visit this enchanting location and even stay overnight at the historic homestead for a magical experience.

In The Lord of the Rings, the lush grounds of Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt, Wellington, were transformed into Isengard, Saruman’s stronghold. With careful landscaping and CGI, the park became the backdrop for Orthanc and the surrounding forest. Visitors can walk the same paths where Gandalf confronted Saruman’s betrayal.

The Lord of the Rings brought Rivendell to life at Kaitoke Regional Park, 1403 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. This tranquil setting cradles the Silverlode River and the Great River Anduin. Walk these peaceful grounds where the Fellowship’s journey began, and Middle-earth’s magic feels real.

Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, brings to life the wild Anduin River from The Lord of the Rings. Paddle through towering cliffs and rushing waters, walking in the footsteps of the Fellowship as they journeyed toward the legendary Pillars of the Kings.