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Middle-earth Landscapes: Locations in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Film Trilogies
Middle-earth Landscapes
What you need to know before your trail
Sumptuous hardback gift edition combining the best of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Location Guides, plus brand new photography unique to this book.
In the epic film trilogies created by Peter Jackson, New Zealand has become Middle-earth. From the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills and Volcanic Plateau of the North Island, the world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit was stunningly re-created on an epic scale.
Travel Guide
Hobbiton
The village where it all begins
Wellington
The forested areas of Mount Victoria, within walking distance of the central city, were used to depict Hobbiton Woods, where the hobbits hid from the black riders.
Wellington’s Kaitoke Regional Park became Rivendell, where Frodo recovered from the knife attack.
Queen Elizabeth Park near Paraparaumu was used for filming the Nazgul and mumakil in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
Over the hills through the Wairarapa region next to the Putangirua Pinnacles, where Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli sought the Paths of the Dead.
Mount Sunday
This is a sheer-sided hill that was the set for Edoras, the main city of the Rohan people.
The set no longer exists but true fans will see be able to feel and see it in their minds eye.
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Booktrail Boarding Pass: Middle-earth Landscapes
Destination : New Zealand Author/Guide: J. R. R. Tolkien, Ian Brodie Departure Time: Fantasy
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