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Are you a LOTR fan check out these filming destinations
Once you stand amongst the towering mountains and gaze upon the rolling hills you'll soon understand why New Zealand was chosen to shoot these timeless movies. From a visit to the Shire to a trip into the southern wilderness New Zealand transports you directly to Middle Earth. Read the articles below and see where your movie memories will take you.
Visit Middle Earth and see New Zealand through Frodo's eyes!
Weta Workshop, Wellington
Visit Hobbiton | Matamata | North Island
Chasing Tolkien: The best places to visit on a New Zealand Middle-earth vacation
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