Rivendell: LOTR in New Zealand

Location: Upper Hut, New Zealand 

  • Southern end of the NORTH island, 1hr north of Wellington  
  • Located inside Kaitoke Regional Park 

FYI

  • Quick pit stop en route to Wellington that’s worth it  
  • Obviously different vs CGI movie set but worth the scenery 
  • Elven arch that’s more of a tourist prop vs what was in movie 
  • Short walk from parking lot- signs label really well. LOTR props on the path 

Add on: Swingbridge loop track: Alltrails here  

  • 2mile easy riverside walk within the park   

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