The Lord of the Rings · Filming location
Queen Elizabeth Park
In the story · The Return of the King (the Battle of the Pelennor Fields)
Some scenes of the battle of the Pelennor Fields, in front of the white city of Minas Tirith, were filmed in this coastal park, including the Nazgûl (the Ringwraiths on their flying beasts) and the mûmakil, giant elephant-like beasts. The main plain of the battle was filmed near Twizel, on the South Island.
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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 edge of the dunes, frame the open grassy flats with the hills behind them.
Getting there
- Address: Queen Elizabeth Park, McKay's Crossing entrance, Paekākāriki
- Transport
- By car, about 45 minutes north of Wellington on State Highway 1: turn toward the coast at McKay's Crossing and follow the signs.
- Access
- Public regional park, free, with walking and cycling tracks. No sign marks the filming spot.
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Sources found on October 21, 2026.
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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