The Lord of the Rings · Filming location
Mount Victoria
In the story · The Fellowship of the Ring (the Black Rider on the road)
The woods where the hobbits hear "Get off the road!" and hide under the roots of a tree while a Black Rider sniffs for them. The pine forest on this hill above the city plays the woods near the Shire.
Where to stay nearby
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More to do here
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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Famous places nearby
Not places of the story, but worth the walk.
Oriental Bay
490 m away · 7 min on footA sandy city beach and promenade with a fountain in the bay and harbour views.
Te Papa
1.2 km away · 16 min on footNew Zealand's national museum, with Māori treasures, a colossal squid and quake displays.
Cuba Street
1.6 km away · 21 min on footA lively pedestrian street of cafés and vintage shops, with the splashing Bucket Fountain.
Where to stand for the photo
The point on the map is the lookout at the top; the woods of the scene are lower down. Walk the forest tracks below the summit and look for a sloping path between tall pines: it is the look of the scene.
Getting there
- Address: Mount Victoria Lookout, Lookout Road, Wellington
- Transport
- On foot, about 30 minutes from central Wellington.
- Access
- Public town park, free; the tracks start a short walk from the city centre.
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 17, 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
Where to eat nearby
Beach Babylon
510 m away · 7 min on footinternational€€Retro beachside cafe with GF-marked dishes and a gluten-free bun option, near Mount Victoria from The Lord of the Rings
One80° Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
720 m away · 10 min on footmodern European€€€Seventh floor hotel restaurant above Oriental Bay with panoramic harbour views, listed in Cuisine's Top 250
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