…site of the North Island's premier ski fields—Whakapapa and Turoa. The mountain was recently chosen by movie director Peter Jackson to play MtDoom in his 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. In summer the surrounding volcanic desert area is a wild and beautiful place for hiking, fishing and adventure…
…associations as well as its breathtakingly beautiful volcanic landscape. The area includes three volcanoes Mt Tongariro, Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe. Mt Ngauruhoe may be recognised by some as MtDoom in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Some of the highlights of the park include its hiking tracks.…
…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…
…various locations 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…
…Zealand for the most 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…
…and hot pools. more The powerful beauty of the volcanic landscape that surrounds Taupo provides a dramatic backdrop to everything you do here and MtDoom from the Lord of The Rings trilogy features in the background to Taupo. Highlights around Taupo include the Tongariro National Park, the Orakei…
…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 Village, Twizel, Omarama, Queenstown, Wanaka, Glenorchy and Te Anau.…
…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…
…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…
…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 movies…