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The Lord of the Rings series · Season 1

Rangitikei River

New Zealand  ·  Series location, scene unstated

The Lord of the Rings series filmed at Rangitikei River. Reported as a series location, the winding river has no scene given.

Where to go

-39.767235, 175.814745

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
Rangitikei River
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
—
Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Lord of the Rings series film at Rangitikei River?
At -39.767235, 175.814745. 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 Rangitikei River?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Rangitikei River?
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