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The Hobbit

Pelorus River

Havelock · New Zealand  ·  The barrel escape

The Hobbit filmed at Pelorus River, Havelock. The clear green river the dwarves ride in barrels out of the Woodland Realm. On screen it's The Forest River.

Where to go

-41.269697, 173.747695

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Hobbit (2012)
On screen
The Forest River
In real life
Pelorus River, Havelock
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
90 minutes
Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Hobbit film at Pelorus River?
At -41.269697, 173.747695 in Havelock. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Pelorus River?
Open to the public, free. Allow about 90 minutes.
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