Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu is a real lake located on the South Island of New Zealand. Its northern shore is home to the famous town of Queenstown, which is surrounded by picturesque bays in the shape of a lightning bolt. The lake water is crystal-clear and is known as the "Emerald Lake". The mountain scenery on both sides of the lake is stunning, and it presents different beautiful views during the day and night, making it a mesmerizing sight to behold.
Wanaka Lake
Lake Wanaka is a real lake located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand, surrounded by towering mountains. It is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand and the source of the country's largest river, the Clutha. Lake Wanaka has become a famous tourist destination in New Zealand where visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The lake water is clear and transparent, presenting a deep blue color that looks like a shining sapphire when viewed from above.
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a real mountain road located on New Zealand's State Highway 94, praised as one of the most beautiful and scenic mountain roads in the world. It is the only road leading to Milford Sound, which has been named one of the "Top Ten Must-Visit Tourist Destinations in the World", and is part of New Zealand's largest national park, the Fiordland National Park. Along the way, you will deeply explore world natural heritage and many famous scenic spots, such as Lake Te Anau, the Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lake, hiking trails, and the Homer Tunnel.
Eden Mountain
Mount Eden is a dormant volcano located about 5 kilometers south of the city center. It has an elevation of 196 meters and offers a panoramic view of the city and nearby sea from its summit. The summit has a lookout point and is a popular spot for enjoying city views. In the past, it was known as a fortified "pa" or fortress by the Maori people and from the lookout point, one can see the inverted cone-shaped volcanic crater. Today, the area is used for grazing cattle.
Greenwich
Glenorchy, known as the "Lord of the Rings town", has been the location of many outdoor scenes in the trilogy. The Lothlórien, Amon Hen, Isengard and Edoras were all filmed here. You can see the Enslaw Mountains' north-west slope, which is the location of the Misty Mountains in the film, where the guardians of the ring attempted to cross over the Redhorn Pass. Additionally, you can find the Ross Lorry Ann in the village, which is the beech forest that leads to the path of Parads.
Megaliths of Morakot
Moeraki Boulders. In a small fishing village called Moeraki, located about 40 kilometers south of Oamaru on the South Island of New Zealand, over 50 huge rounded boulders appear on the seashore whenever the tide recedes, creating a natural landscape.
Lake Titicaca
Lake Tekapo is famous for its mysterious colored water. When the glaciers of the Southern Alps melt, the glacial water infused with fine-grained rock is injected into the lake, giving the water a milky blue tint. This unique natural landscape is found only in lakes.
Taobo Lake
Lake Taupo is one of the largest lakes in New Zealand. In the Taupo region, you can see a majestic volcano no matter where you are. However, the lake itself is a breathtaking sight. It was formed by a massive volcanic eruption that was so huge it even blocked out the sun. Thousands of years of volcanic activity have created many unique landscapes features, such as boiling craters, mud pools, geysers, and vents. These geothermal features are intertwined with Maori mythology and have formed a unique cultural landscape in the region.
