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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Sutherland Falls

New Zealand  ·  Eagles soar over waterfall

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey filmed at Sutherland Falls. Giant eagles rescue the dwarves by flying over this waterfall in Fiordland National Park.

Where to go

-44.800278, 167.730278

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
Sutherland Falls
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey film at Sutherland Falls?
At -44.800278, 167.730278. 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 Sutherland Falls?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Sutherland Falls?
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