The Lord of the Rings · Filming location
Canaan Downs (Tākaka Hill)
In the story · The Fellowship of the Ring (Chetwood Forest)
Chetwood Forest: after the village of Bree, the ranger Aragorn, then known as Strider, leads Frodo and the other hobbits away through the woods while the Black Riders hunt them.
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Where to stand for the photo
Frame the mossy beech trees and grey rocks at the edge of the forest.
Getting there
- Address: Canaan Road, Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve, Tākaka Hill
- Transport
- By car, about 1.5 hours from Nelson over Tākaka Hill (State Highway 60).
- Access
- Public: Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve, reached by a gravel road from the top of Tākaka Hill, with a DOC campsite and walking tracks. Check road conditions before you go.
Public sources (1)
Sources found on October 21, 2026.
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We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story