The Lord of the Rings · Filming location
Kaitoke Regional Park
In the story · The Fellowship of the Ring (Rivendell)
Rivendell, the valley home of the elves where Frodo recovers from his wound and the Fellowship of nine is formed. The buildings were sets removed after filming; a sign marks the spot.
Where to stay nearby
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Things to do
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
Follow the Rivendell signs from the car park and frame the grassy clearing with the tall trees behind it.
Getting there
- Address: Waterworks Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt
- Transport
- By car, about 45 minutes from Wellington.
- Access
- Public regional park, free; the spot is signposted from the car park.
Public sources (1)
Sources found on October 21, 2026.
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
Part of the trip
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