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The Hobbit

Piopio

Piopio · New Zealand  ·  The Trollshaws

The Hobbit filmed at Piopio. The Denize farm cliffs and forest used for the troll camp and the flight from the Orc pack. On screen it's Trollshaws.

Where to go

-38.46759, 175.014536
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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 (2012)
On screen
Trollshaws
In real life
Piopio, Piopio
Can you visit?
Private. Not open to visitors
Time to allow
120 minutes
Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Hobbit film at Piopio?
At -38.46759, 175.014536 in Piopio. 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 Piopio?
Private. Not open to visitors. Allow about 120 minutes.
What else was filmed near Piopio?
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