Filming locations in new zealand
New Zealand is a popular destination for film and television productions, thanks to its stunning natural landscapes, diverse geography, and mild climate. Here are some of the most popular filming locations in New Zealand:
- Hobbiton Movie Set (Matamata) - The famous Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie set, featuring the Shire, Bag End, and the Party Tree.
- Milford Sound (Fiordland National Park) - A fjord in Fiordland National Park, often used as a filming location for scenes in movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- Queenstown (Otago) - A popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, Queenstown has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
- Wellington (Wellington) - The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Avatar.
- Rotorua (Bay of Plenty) - A city known for its geothermal wonders, Rotorua has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- Lake Pukaki (Canterbury) - A picturesque lake in the South Island, Lake Pukaki has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- Mount Sunday (Canterbury) - A mountain in the Canterbury region, Mount Sunday was used as the filming location for Edoras, the capital city of Rohan, in The Lord of the Rings.
- Lake Wakatipu (Otago) - A lake in the South Island, Lake Wakatipu has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- Tongariro National Park (Manawatu-Wanganui) - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tongariro National Park has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- Abel Tasman National Park (Tasman) - A coastal national park in the South Island, Abel Tasman National Park has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- The Catlins (Southland) - A scenic coastal area in the South Island, The Catlins has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- The Coromandel Peninsula (Waikato) - A scenic region in the North Island, The Coromandel Peninsula has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- The Whanganui National Park (Manawatu-Wanganui) - A national park in the North Island, Whanganui National Park has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- The Kaikoura Coast (Marlborough) - A scenic coastal area in the South Island, Kaikoura Coast has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- The West Coast (West Coast) - A region in the South Island, The West Coast has been used as a filming location for movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Some popular TV shows that have filmed in New Zealand include:
- Game of Thrones (Season 2)
- The Almighty Johnsons
- The Dead Lands
- The Inbetweeners
- The Almighty Johnsons
- The Dresden Files
- The Lord of the Rings (TV series)
- The Hobbit (TV series)
- The Shannara Chronicles
- The Power Rangers (TV series)
Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and many other movies and TV shows have also filmed in New Zealand.