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The Lord of the Rings

Tongariro National Park

Turangi · New Zealand  ·  Mordor landscapes

The Lord of the Rings filmed at Tongariro National Park, Turangi. This national park stands in for Mordor, as listed on the tour route through the country. On screen it's Mordor.

Where to go

-39.2, 175.583333

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 (2001)
On screen
Mordor
In real life
Tongariro National Park, Turangi
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Lord of the Rings film at Tongariro National Park?
At -39.2, 175.583333 in Turangi. 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 Tongariro National Park?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Tongariro National Park?
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