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Where was The Hobbit filmed?
The Hobbit was filmed in New Zealand. We hold 4 confirmed locations, including Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Pukaki and Pelorus River. 3 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: Bag End, the Shire is Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake-town and the Lonely Mountain is Lake Pukaki, The Forest River is Pelorus River, Havelock and Trollshaws is Piopio, Piopio.
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Where was The Hobbit filmed?
The Hobbit was filmed in New Zealand. We hold 4 confirmed locations, including Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Pukaki and Pelorus River. 3 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Bag End, the Shire is Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake-town and the Lonely Mountain is Lake Pukaki, The Forest River is Pelorus River, Havelock and Trollshaws is Piopio, Piopio.
Can you visit the Hobbit filming locations?
3 of the 4 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many Hobbit filming locations are there?
We hold 4 confirmed locations across 1 country.
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