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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Filming Locations

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

34 filming locations2 hs 59 min2001
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Where was The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring filmed?

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New Zealand

Bainham

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Rocky Outcrop

★ 8.9

Bainham, New Zealand

Rocky outcrop south of Rivendell where the Fellowship hides from the crebain, Saruman's black crows.

Manapouri

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Marshes

★ 8.9

Manapouri, New Zealand

The Hobbits are led by Aragorn through these marshes outside Bree.

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Anduin River

★ 8.9

Manapouri, New Zealand

The Fellowship boats down the Anduin River after departing Lothlórien.

Owen River

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Dimrill Gate

★ 8.9

Owen River, New Zealand

The Fellowship escapes through the east gate of Moria after the loss of Gandalf.

Pukekohe East

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Weathertop

★ 8.9

Pukekohe East, New Zealand

The Hobbits rest in the ruins of this old watchtower and are attacked by the Ring Wraiths while Aragorn is away.

Queenstown

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Silverlode River near Lothlórien

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Fellowship leaves Lothlórien and floats down the Silverlode River.

Nen Hithoel preview

Nen Hithoel

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Fellowship camp on the side of the lake at the end of the film and Frodo & Sam eventually part with the Fellowship.

Amon Hen preview

Amon Hen

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

After fleeing Boromir above Nen Hithoel, Frodo falls from the Seat of Seeing and makes his decision to leave the Fellowship.

Dimrill Dale preview

Dimrill Dale

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

After leaving the Mines of Moria, the Fellowship passes a lake and sees the forest of Lothlórien for the first time.

The Argonath on the Anduin River preview

The Argonath on the Anduin River

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Fellowship pass the Pillars of the Kings on the Anduin River.

The Gladden Fields preview

The Gladden Fields

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

After capturing The One Ring, Isildur is attacked by Orcs and killed when The Ring abandons him into the Anduin River.

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Edge of Isengard

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

Gandalf rides through the woods just outside the walls of Isengard.

Edge of Lothlórien preview

Edge of Lothlórien

★ 8.9

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Fellowship comes down the Dimrill Dale and enter the forest.

Taihape

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Silverlode meets Anduin

★ 8.9

Taihape, New Zealand

The Fellowship floats from the Silverlode onto the Anduin and continue their journey south. Location not confirmed.

Taoroa Junction

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Anduin River

★ 8.9

Taoroa Junction, New Zealand

The Fellowship floats past a high cliff face on their way down the river.

Te Anau

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East-West Road

★ 8.9

Te Anau, New Zealand

The Hobbits insist on having a second breakfast in the snow but Aragorn forces them to continue traveling. Exact location not confirmed.

Waikanae

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Edge of the Shire

★ 8.9

Waikanae, New Zealand

Gandalf leads Frodo and Sam from Hobbiton at the start of their journey. Exact location is on an unknown private farm off the road.

Wanaka

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Great East Road

★ 8.9

Wanaka, New Zealand

Arwen rides with the waning Frodo towards Rivendell while being chased by the Black Riders. Filming took place on both sides of the road.

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Ruins on Hill

★ 8.9

Wanaka, New Zealand

After leaving Rivendell, the Fellowship walks around the top of a hill covered in ruins.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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