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Hobbiton - Mordor - River Anduin Itinerary
Start Auckland / Finish Wellington
Recommended Length: 4 Days
Distance: 738 km (461 miles)
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Route Summary
Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.
| Travel time | Km | (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Auckland to Rotorua |
3 hrs | 237 | 148 |
| Day 2 Rotorua to Taupo |
1 hr | 81 | 51 |
| Day 3 Taupo to National Park |
1.5 hrs | 98 | 61 |
| Day 4 Turangi to Wellington |
4 hrs | 322 | 201 |
| Totals for Driving Route | 9.5 hrs | 738 | 461 |
Hobbiton, Mordor and River Anduin
An easy drive south of Auckland will take you to the verdant Waikato, home to Hobbiton and The Shire.
Then carry on to the central North Island's Volcanic Plateau for a dramatic contrast—you'll soon see why these mystical landscapes were so easily transformed into Mordor, Emyn Muil and Mount Doom.
Take some time out to enjoy all that nearby Lake Taupo has to offer.
Then drive on to Wellington, production base for The Lord of the Rings movies and Director Peter Jackson's hometown.
Many memorable scenes from the movies were filmed in and around Wellington city—practically in Jackson's backyard!
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