Lord of the Locations NZ

Turn your New Zealand vacation into an epic quest with the ultimate Middle-earth filming location travel guide! Whether you are planning a massive South Island road trip or a quick visit to the North Island's Hobbiton, this app is your definitive companion for discovering the real-world cinematic landscapes of the legendary Lord of the Rings movie sets. Navigate to over 60 iconic Middle-earth filming locations, check in using live GPS, and track your real-world journey across the realm. • Discover Exact Locations: Stop guessing and start exploring. Find exact geographic coordinates, driving directions, and interactive maps for legendary scenes like Mordor (Tongariro), Rivendell (Kaitoke), and Edoras (Mount Sunday). • Gamify Your Journey: Unlock unique completion badges and build your digital Explorer's Passport. When your device verifies you have physically arrived at a location, use our live GPS check-in to claim your visit. • Share Your Progress: Show off your adventure! With one tap, generate a beautiful, custom-styled vintage map of your checked-in locations to share directly to your Instagram story or with fellow fans. • Review & Connect: Share your travel experience, rate the accessibility of each site, and leave valuable tips for other travelers regarding parking, hiking difficulty, and the best photo spots. • Offline Ready: New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes are often remote. Keep viewing your saved itineraries and tracking your nearest unvisited destinations even when the trail takes you completely off the grid. Your Middle-earth adventure awaits. One app to find them all!