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…content Home »New Zealand Travel »Scenic Highlights »Scenic Views »Tongariro National Park Volcanic Plateau - Mordor, Mount Doom, Gorgoroth The Tongariro World Heritage National Park in the central North Island's Volcanic Plateau isn't just legendary for its dramatic and…
…geothermal area free of charge along well-formed pathways with elevated viewing platforms. » Craters of the Moon Information Volcanic 'Mount Doom' The Tongariro National Park World Heritage Area at the southern end of Lake Taupo isn't just legendary for its dramatic and eerie scenery. What…
…Taupo, Turangi, National Park and Wellington. Description: An itinerary that will take you from the peacefulness of the Shire to the depths of Mount Doom and beyond! The Ford of Bruinen - Misty Mountains - Fangorn Forest Itinerary (5 Days) Start: Mt Cook Village Finish: Queenstown Includes: Mt Cook…
…Volcanic Plateau for a dramatic contrast—you'll soon see why these mystical landscapes were so easily transformed into Mordor, Emyn Muil and Mount Doom. Take some time out to enjoy all that nearby Lake Taupo has to offer. Then drive on to Wellington, production base for The Lord of the Rings…
…Tongariro—are very much alive, with Ruapehu erupting as recently as 2006. The near-perfect conical shape of Ngauruhoe was the basis for Mount Doom in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. » Tongariro National Park Information » Tongariro National Park Travel Directory…
…clear day—in the colder months they are capped in snow. Mount Ruapehu is the site of the North Island's premier ski fields—Whakapapa and Turoa. The mountain was recently chosen by movie director Peter Jackson to play Mt Doom in his 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. In summer the surrounding…
…volcanic landscape. The area includes three volcanoes Mt Tongariro, Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe. Mt Ngauruhoe may be recognised by some as Mt Doom in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Some of the highlights of the park include its hiking tracks. These hikes should be undertaken with care,…
…Highest point: Mount Cook (3,754 m or 12313 ft) Deepest lake: Lake Hauroko (462 m 1515 ft) Largest lake: Lake Taupo (606 km or 234 miles) Longest river: Waikato River (425 km or 264 miles long) Largest glacier: Tasman Glacier (29 km or 18 miles long) Deepest cave: Nettlebed, Mount Arthur (889 m or…
…beautiful and diverse areas. The rolling hills of Matamata became Hobbiton, while the volcanic region of Mt Ruapehu transformed into the fiery Mt. Doom where Sauron forged The Ring, and Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital, was the setting for numerous scenes including the Eregion Hills, and…
…around New Zealand. Drive to the rolling hills of Matamata which became Hobbiton, the volcanic region of Mt Ruapehu transformed into the fiery Mt. Doom, and Queenstown—the scene for the Eregion Hills. (more) * Specialised New Zealand Driving Routes Drive the Royal Tour taken by Prime Minister…
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