Tag Archives: Lord of The Rings
Return to Middle Earth
The author reflects on their recent trip to New Zealand’s North Island, exploring filming locations for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, including Hobbiton and Mount Ngauruhoe. They highlight the beauty and magic of these sites and detail their experiences, including a birthday celebration at Hobbiton’s Shires Rest Cafe.
IF ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE PART 3
New Zealand’s natural beauty has attracted numerous filmmakers, making it a popular destination for filming. From rural towns in Maine to barren fantasy landscapes, locations like Puhoi, Tongariro National Park, and Queenstown have served as backdrops for various movies. Notable films shot in New Zealand include “Willow,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “Alien: Covenant,” “Mission Impossible: Fallout,” and “Pete’s Dragon.” The country’s enchanting scenery has also captivated viewers in movies like “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey.”
Adventures in Middle-Earth
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” Bilbo Baggins, The Felowship of the Ring My first foray into the lore of Middle Earth was in 1996. JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit was on the […]
Peninsular Living
Our last day in Auckland was set to be a jam packed one. With a break in the weather we had an opportunity to see another suburb of Auckland – the seaside village of Devonport. Â Located 15 minutes by ferry, Devonport is one of the oldest suburbs and was built on and around two volcanic […]
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