The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Film · 3 filming locations

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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Otago, New Zealand

CATALOG
Queenstown
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Queenstown, New Zealand

VERIFIED
Minas Tirith plains — Twelve Mile Delta
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Tongariro, New Zealand

VERIFIED
Mount Doom — Mount Ngauruhoe

Frequently asked

Where was The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King filmed?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was filmed across 3 mapped locations in New Zealand, including Otago, Queenstown, Tongariro. Every location is plotted on the map above with the exact scene shot there.
How many The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King filming locations are there?
SceneChaser maps 3 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King filming locations across 1 country, each with coordinates, directions and scene notes.
Can you visit the The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King filming locations?
Many filming locations are public places or viewable from public land. Open any location page for directions and access notes before you go.