middle earth
film locations near nelson

chetwood forest caanan, takaka hill
west of rivendell golden bay
south of rivendell mount olympus
drimrill dale mount owen, kahurangi

stay where 10 of the leading actors stayed while filming The Hobbit.

do:
Hobbit and Lord of the Rings location tours with wine art & wilderness
Helicopter flights to Hobbit and Lord of the Rings locations with Nelson Helicopters
Cape Farewell Horse Treks on Wharariki Beach and Old Man Range in Golden Bay.
See the ring at Jens Hansen jewellers in Nelson.
Enter Ngaru Caves and afterwards hike to Harwoods Hole & Caanan Downs locations for Chetwood Forest in LOTR and much of the first film of the Hobbit.

Price guide:
$ $0-$149
$$ $150-$249
$$$ $250+

nelson region national parks
Nelson-Tasman Region
Picture Perfect

hobbit location tour $$$

horse trek from the opening credits $-$$

A full day with a guide taking you to filming locations in the Nelson area, an absolute must for the serious fan! ($$$).

Beaches and clifftops as used in the Hobbit, see it as the stars did on horseback.

hobbit & lord of the rings helicopter flights $$$

jens hansen the ring $

Many of the locations are only accessible by helicopter.. ($$$).

The ring was made in Nelson. Hold it, or would you put it on?

nelson region day trips

Abel Tasman National Park beaches, kayaks, boats & hiking...
Kahurangi National Park an untaimed wilderness...
Golden Bay unspoilt beaches, birds & farewell spit, art, cafes...
Middle Earth hobbit and lord of the rings film locations...
Nelson a centre of art, wine & wellness...