The Lord of the Rings · Filming location
Hutt River (Upper Hutt)
In the story · The Fellowship of the Ring (down the River Anduin)
The River Anduin: after leaving Lothlórien, the Fellowship paddles its elven boats south down the great river. Some of the boat scenes were filmed on this stretch of the Hutt River, between Moonshine Bridge and Poets Park.
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The Lord of the Rings: a tour linked to the story
Small-group tour by vehicle · from Wellington · about 6 h 30 min · Guide in English
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Where to stand for the photo
From the riverbank at Poets Park, frame the bend of the river with the trees on the far bank.
Getting there
- Address: Poets Park, Upper Hutt
- Transport
- Off State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt, about 35 minutes by car from Wellington; Wallaceville train station is nearby.
- Access
- Public: Poets Park is a free riverside park on the Hutt River Trail, a path for walking and cycling along the water.
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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