20 Famous Movie Scene Locations That You Can Actually Visit

October 15, 2021 Moscow

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Lord Of The Rings – New Zealand

New Zealand got a huge tourism boost after the Lord of the Rings trilogy propelled it into the spotlight. Moviegoers were blown away by the film’s vast, unspoiled nature, fabulous mountain ranges, dramatic cliffs, and… Hobbit Holes?

Okay, so the Hobbit Holes are man-made, but the film set has now become an actual Hobbit village. If you venture to Hobbiton, you can tour the set, see where famous scenes were filmed, stay overnight at the Green Dragon Inn, eat at The Shire’s Rest cafe, and even hold a wedding! For die-hard LOTR fans, the fantasy has become a reality.

Hobbiton is found in the town of Matamata, which is two hours south of the capital Auckland. If you’re making the long, long trip all the way to New Zealand, you can visit a lot of other LOTR film locations, including the incredible snow-capped Mt. Sunday, Waitomo Caves, and the Volcanic Ruapehu. Be aware that New Zealand comprises two separate islands, and there is a lot to explore in this beautiful far-flung corner of the world.