Located a 50 minute drive north of Wellington, Kaitoke Regional park was used as a film set for Lord of the Rings, specifically Rivendell. Although there are no physical reminders of the filming activity, Rivendell is a flat grassy and sheltered area surrounded by beautiful native bush, with information boards detailing the work taken to create the site.
Kaitoke Regional Park
Nearby Places to Stay
Wellington
Direct Distance: (43km/27mi)
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Picton
Direct Distance: (103km/64mi)
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Marlborough
Direct Distance: (115km/71mi)
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Other Nearby Places
Direct Distance: (28km/17mi)
Plimmerton
Direct Distance: (42km/26mi)
Oriental Bay
Direct Distance: (43km/27mi)
Mount Victoria Lookout
Direct Distance: (43km/27mi)
The Beehive
Direct Distance: (43km/27mi)
Miramar Peninsula
Direct Distance: (43km/27mi)
Te Papa Museum
Driving Time: 1 hour 32 mins (99km/62mi)
Otaki Forks
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Wellington & Surrounds
Nearby Places to Stay
Wellington
Direct Distance: (43km/27mi)
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Picton
Direct Distance: (103km/64mi)
See Picton deals
Marlborough
Direct Distance: (115km/71mi)
See Marlborough deals