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The Lord of the Rings series · Season 1

Mount Kidd

New Zealand  ·  Fiordland wilderness backdrop

The Lord of the Rings series filmed at Mount Kidd. The series includes a trip to this remote peak, with waterfalls nearby, on Fiordland's southwestern edge.

Where to go

-45.315, 167.368

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 Lord of the Rings series (2022)
Season
Season 1
On screen
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In real life
Mount Kidd
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Lord of the Rings series film at Mount Kidd?
At -45.315, 167.368. 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 Mount Kidd?
Access not confirmed.
What else was filmed near Mount Kidd?
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