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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power filming locationsVisit the ethereal Auckland landscapes that helped create the magic of middle-earth in Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. All images credited to: Ben Rothstein/Prime Video & Copyright: Amazon Studios.
Anawhata
Only accessible by foot, Anawhata's rural scenery, black sand beaches and jagged cliffs provided an atmospheric setting for filming.
Kumeū
Auckland’s flagship facility is Kumeū Film Studios, boasting two sound stages, a large warehouse stage, extensive workshops and construction space, covered dive tank, exterior ocean surface tank and 30 acres of forest backlot.
Muriwai
Muriwai, another coastal location, boasts expansive ocean views, black sand beaches, and large surf waves. Amenities such as the surf life club make it a practical yet visually stunning location for filming, with dramatic cliffs and coastal landscapes adding to its appeal.
Piha
With its volcanic black sand, towering 'Lion Rock', and rough seas, Piha is an exciting destination for filmmakers and tourists alike.
Woodhill Forest
Woodhill Forest offers a contrast with its lush forest scenery, including coastal areas, mystical trails, and ethereal landscapes. Privately owned by Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara, this location provides a great wilderness setting, blending coastal and ocean scenes with the enchanting beauty of the forest.
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Upcoming Events
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10-20JulFeatured Event
The 13th World Choir Games are coming to Auckland, 10-20 July 2024. The Games will be held over 11 days in concert halls, churches and large public venues across Tāmaki Makaurau.
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14-19MayFeatured Event
Auckland Live is a proud partner of the Auckland Writers Festival - Waituhi o Tāmaki, which hosts thousands of lovers of books, ideas, and thinkers from all around the country in the Aotea Centre and its theatres.
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03-26MayFeatured Event
The NZ International Comedy Festival is back this May for a month of laughs.
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13-28AprFeatured Event
Step inside a fantastical labyrinth of light and colour.
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18-21AprFeatured Event
Aotearoa Art Fair, New Zealand's premier event for contemporary art, returns to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 April 2024 at its new home, the Viaduct Events Centre.