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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Braemar Station

New Zealand  ·  Dwarves descend through rock crack

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey filmed at Braemar Station. On the lands of this station in the Mackenzie Basin, the dwarves are led down by Gandalf through a rock fissure.

Where to go

-43.8409, 170.2749

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
On screen
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In real life
Braemar Station
Can you visit?
Private. Not open to visitors
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey film at Braemar Station?
At -43.8409, 170.2749. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Braemar Station?
Private. Not open to visitors.
What else was filmed near Braemar Station?
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