Where were the Hobbit movies filmed?

The Hobbit Trilogy was filmed entirely in Aotearoa New Zealand, using more than 150 locations across the North and South Islands. Handpicked for their resemblance to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle‑earth™, these stunning sites are among cinema's most iconic backdrops.

Where were Hobbit movies filmed?

The Hobbit Locations

All of the scenes from the three movies were shot in New Zealand, which is a place filled with stunning natural beauty and is easily transformed into the perfect fantasy setting for the series.

Where were The Lord of the Rings movies filmed?

The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed entirely in New Zealand.

Where were the mountain scenes in The Hobbit filmed?

Twizel is a charming mountain town, and a local road trip can take you through the magnificent scenes featured in the films. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Aoraki/Mount Cook and its surrounding peaks were featured as aerial backgrounds in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

Where did they film The Hobbit in the UK?

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Where did Tolkien live in England?

In October 1925 he returned to Oxford as Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon, with a fellowship at Pembroke College. During his time at Pembroke College Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and the first two volumes of The Lord of the Rings, while living at 20 Northmoor Road in North Oxford.

Were The Hobbit movies filmed all at once?

Filming in New Zealand began on 21 March, 2011 and ended on 6 July, 2012; Like The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy, The Hobbit films were produced back-to-back and released over three consecutive years: An Unexpected Journey was released in North America on 14 December, 2012, The Desolation of Smaug on 13 ...

Where is The Shire in real life?

In Peter Jackson's film adaptations of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the Shire was represented by countryside and constructed hobbit-holes on a farm near Matamata in New Zealand, which became a tourist destination.

Where was Rivendell filmed in The Hobbit?

Wellington's Kaitoke Park, a forty-minute drive away, was used as the filming location for Rivendell, with the exact filming location signposted from the car park. One of the most stunning filming locations near Wellington is the Putangirua Pinnacles.

Where was Moria filmed?

Dimrill Dale and Moria, Mt Owen – accessible only via helicopter tour or a challenging walk through Kahurangi National Park, this rugged location became Dimrill Dale and the mountains of Moria, where the bereft Fellowship flee Moria and the Balrog after Gandalf falls in The Fellowship of the Ring.

Where is Mordor in real life?

Certain areas of Middle-Earth were filmed in certain areas of New Zealand. The Land of Mordor (where the shadows lie) was filmed primarily in Tongariro National Park. With black rocks, towering peaks and desolate plains, it made the perfect place for Sauron to call home.

Can you visit Rivendell?

You can wander through Rivendell, Osgiliath Wood, Helm's Deep, Minas Tirith, and the Outer Shire. Venture to the South Island and you'll be instantly transported to the supernatural beauty of Rohan, Lothlorien, Isengard, the Ithilien Camp, River Anduin, Ford of Bruinen, Amon Hen and the Misty Mountains.

Where was Wheel of Time filmed?

In season one, the majority of filming took place in Czech Republic, Slovenia, the Canary Islands and Croatia. Similarly to Game of Thrones, The Wheel of Time used the city of Dubrovnik as a base location for filming dramatic scenes.

Where was Bilbo Baggins Village filmed?

The rolling hills of the Shire were once again brought to life near Matamata, where the Hobbiton movie set (was re-built for The Hobbit Trilogy) and also used in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Hobbiton has remained open as an attraction for Middle‑earth™ fans and visitors to New Zealand.

Is Rivendell a real place?

Of course, most of the castle and city of Rivendell were created by CGI, but the grassy area in the forest that was used for filming can easily be spotted by a signpost explaining that Lord of the Rings filming took place there.

Is the Shire still in New Zealand?

Where is The Shire in New Zealand? Hobbiton and The Shire are located in Matamata on the North Island. To visit you can self-drive or they now offer the Movie Set Tour with pickup from Matamata town centre. Alternatively you could also take a tour from Rotorua or Auckland.

Where was The Hobbit Smaug filmed?

The Hobbit Trilogy was filmed entirely in Aotearoa New Zealand, using more than 150 locations across the North and South Islands. Handpicked for their resemblance to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle‑earth™, these stunning sites are among cinema's most iconic backdrops.

Was Aragorn in Rivendell in The Hobbit?

Aragorn was likely living in Rivendell when Bilbo arrived there in The Hobbit. In J.R.R. Tolkien's timeline, Bilbo's journey takes place in 2941 of the Third Age. Aragorn, born in 2931, was 10 years old at the time and was being raised in Rivendell under Elrond's care after his father, Arathorn, was killed in 2933.

Where is Mordor in New Zealand?

Experience wilderness in Tongariro National Park - an area known for its mountainous, desolate beauty. This region was used as the location for some of the filming of Mordor in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It is also famous for the Tongariro Crossing - an iconic kiwi day hike.

Can you visit Bag End?

Can we go into Bag End? Access to Bag End is not permitted on tour. Bagshot Row is home to the only Hobbit Holes on the Movie Set with fully themed interiors. The other Hobbit Holes you pass around the Movie Set remain external facades.

Can I stay in a hobbit hole in New Zealand?

Stay in a Hobbit Hole New Zealand

There are two properties in New Zealand that offer this experience, Underhill offer hobbit-style accommodation hand crafted with rustic native timbers and ironwork and caters for couples. Huge timber doors open wide to overlook a picturesque pond and farmland beyond.

Where in the Shire is Pippin from?

Fictional history. Sketch map of the Shire. Pippin came from Whitwell, near the centre of the map.

Why did Gandalf choose Bilbo?

Gandalf 'felt' that he was bolder than the other hobbits and he decided to have Bilbo join Thorin and his company. Gandalf (and many others) regarded Bilbo and Frodo as the best hobbits in whole Middle-earth.

Where did they film the mountain scene in The Hobbit?

Both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Trilogies used the majestic Fiordland National Park for epic scenic shots. The scene where The Company flees the mountains on the backs of eagles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was filmed here also.

What are the 13 dwarves' names in The Hobbit?

13 dwarves in all (in the order that they are introduced in the book and most likely the movie as well): Dwalin, Balin, Kili, Fili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin. If you can say all of those in one go already without looking, you're pretty groovy.