Mount Ngauruhoe

Serving as “Mount Doom” in the films, this beautiful mountain is found in Tongariro National Park. Not only can you enjoy the sublime scenery and feel like you’re tracking through Mordor, but the region also has one of the best day walks in the country.

Canterbury

Constructed on a hill with a sheer drop at one end was the set for Edoras, the town of Rohan. Despite taking nine months to build, the set is no longer standing. However, you can still enjoy the magic of the place and drive right up to it.

Matamata

The lush green landscapes around the town of Matamata served as the calm and peaceful Shire. The set was rebuilt for making the Hobbit movies and still stands there today. The location is now a tourist attraction.

Waiau River

This magical river represented the River Anduin in the movies while the surrounding rocky landscape depicts the scenery around Rivendell.

The post Love Lord of the Rings? Here are the New Zealand Set Locations You Really Must Visit appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The resort contains multiple hobbit houses, each with big round doors and simple, rustic charm. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom and a TV, so fans can rewatch Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit during their stay.

Amazingly, prices start from $50 per night. Each hobbit house can accommodate up to six people which split between your friends is less than $10 per night.

There’s also plenty of opportunities to dress up like your favorite fantasy characters. Even if you don’t stay the night, the resort is worth visiting just for the photo opp.

What do you think? Would you stay in the Hobbit Resort?

The post “Lord of the Rings” Fans Will Love Thailand’s Hobbit Resort appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Hobbiton – Matamata

In the north-west of New Zealand lies the rolling green hills and pleasant scents of the shire, where nothing unexpected happens and hobbits live out their years in leisurely comfort. It is now a Tolkien tourism destination which gives guided tours of the area. 

Rivendell – Kaitoke Regional Park

If you want to experience the ethereal majesty of the Elven city of Rivendell, the place to visit is the Kaitoke Regional Park near Wellington. The park is home to the country’s indigenous flora and offers numerous walks and swimming holes. 

Edoras – Mount Sunday, Canterbury

At Mount Sunday the landscape of Rohan unfolds before your eyes – leagues of grassy pasture, the dwelling of the horse masters. 

Gondor – Twizel

Take a walk through the city of Twizel in Mackenzie country and imagine the great city of Gondor rising out of the mountain. Lord of the Rings tours guide you through the landscape and even organize re-enactments of the Battle for Gondor so you can really soak in the atmosphere. 

Mount Doom – Tongariro National Park

Mount Ngauruhoe is a stratovolcano that dominates a landscape famous for its hiking.  Combine one of the best walking locations with Mount Doom spotting and feel like Frodo and Sam approaching Sauron’s dwelling, home of the One Ring.

The post Dream New Zealand locations for Lord of the Rings Fans appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Mount Ngauruhoe

Serving as “Mount Doom” in the films, this beautiful mountain is found in Tongariro National Park. Not only can you enjoy the sublime scenery and feel like you’re tracking through Mordor, but the region also has one of the best day walks in the country.

Canterbury

Constructed on a hill with a sheer drop at one end was the set for Edoras, the town of Rohan. Despite taking nine months to build, the set is no longer standing. However, you can still enjoy the magic of the place and drive right up to it.

Matamata

The lush green landscapes around the town of Matamata served as the calm and peaceful Shire. The set was rebuilt for making the Hobbit movies and still stands there today. The location is now a tourist attraction.

Waiau River

This magical river represented the River Anduin in the movies while the surrounding rocky landscape depicts the scenery around Rivendell.

The post Love Lord of the Rings? Here are the New Zealand Set Locations You Really Must Visit appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The resort contains multiple hobbit houses, each with big round doors and simple, rustic charm. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom and a TV, so fans can rewatch Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit during their stay.

Amazingly, prices start from $50 per night. Each hobbit house can accommodate up to six people which split between your friends is less than $10 per night.

There’s also plenty of opportunities to dress up like your favorite fantasy characters. Even if you don’t stay the night, the resort is worth visiting just for the photo opp.

What do you think? Would you stay in the Hobbit Resort?

The post “Lord of the Rings” Fans Will Love Thailand’s Hobbit Resort appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Hobbiton – Matamata

In the north-west of New Zealand lies the rolling green hills and pleasant scents of the shire, where nothing unexpected happens and hobbits live out their years in leisurely comfort. It is now a Tolkien tourism destination which gives guided tours of the area. 

Rivendell – Kaitoke Regional Park

If you want to experience the ethereal majesty of the Elven city of Rivendell, the place to visit is the Kaitoke Regional Park near Wellington. The park is home to the country’s indigenous flora and offers numerous walks and swimming holes. 

Edoras – Mount Sunday, Canterbury

At Mount Sunday the landscape of Rohan unfolds before your eyes – leagues of grassy pasture, the dwelling of the horse masters. 

Gondor – Twizel

Take a walk through the city of Twizel in Mackenzie country and imagine the great city of Gondor rising out of the mountain. Lord of the Rings tours guide you through the landscape and even organize re-enactments of the Battle for Gondor so you can really soak in the atmosphere. 

Mount Doom – Tongariro National Park

Mount Ngauruhoe is a stratovolcano that dominates a landscape famous for its hiking.  Combine one of the best walking locations with Mount Doom spotting and feel like Frodo and Sam approaching Sauron’s dwelling, home of the One Ring.

The post Dream New Zealand locations for Lord of the Rings Fans appeared first on Traveler Dreams.