The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- Documented locations
- 26
- Year
- 2012
- Directed by
- Peter Jackson
- Cities
- Mangaotaki, Piopio, Matamata, Te Anau, Middlemarch, Wanaka, Glenorchy, Wellington, Ohakune, Iver Heath
Matamata, New Zealand
Permanent set of Hobbiton located in a farm near Matamata for The Lord of the Rings, rebuilt in solid materials for The Hobbit and has since become a tourist attraction.
The scene : 10 minThe Shire and Hobbiton: Bilbo's hobbit hole (Bag End), the arrival of Gandalf, and the farewell party.
New Zealand
Glacial lake with turquoise waters in the Mackenzie Basin, at the foot of Mount Cook, in New Zealand. On the South Island, it was formed behind a morainic dam left by a retreating glacier.
The scene : 1 hr 21 minThe company fleeing the orcas across the golden plains, by the edge of the lake.
New Zealand
One of the highest waterfalls in New Zealand, fed by Lake Quill, in Fiordland National Park near Milford Sound.
The scene : 2 hr 45 minAerial view of the Eagles soaring over the company above the waterfall, in the heights of Fiordland.
Te Anau, New Zealand
Ancient glacial moraine in a remote valley of Fiordland, near Milford Sound, accessible only by helicopter.
The scene : 2 hr 46 minThe rocky promontory of Carrock, where the Eagles drop off Thorin and the company; aerial view filmed by helicopter.
Mangaotaki, New Zealand
Cliffs of the Denize family farm, in Mangaotaki in the Waitomo district, open for filming visits under the name "Hairy Feet Waitomo."
The scene : The wild region of the Trollshaws: Thorin's company encounters the three stone trolls who capture the dwarves.
Piopio, New Zealand
The scene : Exteriors of the Trollshaws and the wild lands crossed by the company, near the village of Piopio.
New Zealand
High mountain breeding station on the shores of Lake Tekapo, in the Mackenzie district.
The scene : Exteriors of Lacville (Laketown), filmed at the Braemar breeding station near Lake Tekapo.
New Zealand
Wooded plateau of Takaka Hill, in the Tasman District.
The scene : Forests and heights serving as the outskirts of Lacville, on the Canaan Downs plateau.
New Zealand
The deepest karst sinkhole in New Zealand, located on Takaka Hill in the Tasman district.
The scene : The Carrock, the rocky promontory where the Eagles drop off Thorin and the company.
New Zealand
Breeding station of the Greenstone River valley, between Lake Wakatipu and Fiordland.
The scene : Other shots of Carrock, in the Greenstone Valley.
New Zealand
Table mountain range of Otago, dominating the Strath Taieri plateau.
The scene : The hills of Dale, the rolling expanse that the company traverses.
New Zealand
The scene : Other shots of the hills of Dale, in the fields of Speargrass Flat near Queenstown.
Middlemarch, New Zealand
The scene : The lands of Rhudaur, on the Strath Taieri plain around Middlemarch.
Wanaka, New Zealand
The scene : The lands of Rhudaur, filmed on the slopes of the Treble Cone ski field.
New Zealand
Turoa ski field, located on the southwestern slope of the Ruapehu volcano.
The scene : The lands of Rhudaur, on the slopes of Turoa, south side of Mount Ruapehu.
Wanaka, New Zealand
The scene : The lands of Rhudaur, along the road from Wanaka to Mount Aspiring.
Glenorchy, New Zealand
Glacial valley of the Earnslaw massif, near Glenorchy, renowned for its waterfalls.
The scene : The Vales of Anduin at the foot of Mount Earnslaw.
Te Anau, New Zealand
The scene : Other shots of the valleys of the Anduin, at the Eweburn station near Te Anau.
Glenorchy, New Zealand
Hamlet and valley of Paradise, near Glenorchy, at the end of Lake Wakatipu.
The scene : The wooded surroundings of Beorn's house and the forests crossed by the company.
New Zealand
Iconic mountain range overlooking Lake Wakatipu, near Queenstown.
The scene : The Misty Mountains that the company crosses.
New Zealand
The oldest national park in New Zealand, dominated by the volcanoes Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro.
The scene : Mountain landscapes and volcanic plateau serving as high-altitude sequences.
New Zealand
River with remarkably clear waters, in the region of Marlborough.
The scene : The Forest River with its fast-flowing waters that the company follows.
New Zealand
Rapids of the Waikato River, downstream from the Aratiatia dam, released several times a day, near Taupo.
The scene : Other shots of the Forest River, on the rapids of Aratiatia.
Wellington, New Zealand
Miramar Film Studio Complex (Wellington), the production heart of Peter Jackson's films.
The scene : The interior sets of the film: Cul-de-Sac, Fondcombe (Rivendell), and the underground city of the goblins.
Ohakune, New Zealand
The scene : The company riding through the wild lands, in the vicinity of Ohakune.
Iver Heath, United Kingdom
Large British film studio founded in 1936 in Iver Heath, birthplace of the James Bond saga.
The scene : Additional shooting (pickups) carried out in the United Kingdom.