How attractive is Tongariro National Park, both The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit have filmed it here

New Zealand's Tongariro National Park, a volcanic park with as many as 28 landscapes listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, is located in the middle of New Zealand's North Island. Tongariro National Park has a long history, founded in 1887, is the fourth national park in the world.

The active volcanoes Ruapehu, Nauruhoy and Tongariro are the most important peaks in the park and a mecca for maori people, leaving many traces of Maori activity.

Tongariro Park covers an area of 786 square kilometers, with dense forests, snowy mountains, flowing streams and beautiful scenery. The park has 15 volcanic craters, and when the volcano is active, the wonders are varied and varied, each of which is refreshing.

Looking at the boiling spring in the distance, you can only see the steaming heat and smoke cage. As you approach, you can see the boiling currents spewing high, the water column shimmering in the brilliant sunlight, and visitors seem to be in the Qiong Pavilion of the Immortal Mountain. In winter, you can jump into the hot spring natural swimming pool to take a dip, so that visitors have a refreshing sense of comfort.

Because of the beautiful scenery here and the apocalyptic style, the worldview to create a grand "Lord of the Rings" and the prequel "The Hobbit" both regard this place as the filming location, let's take a look at what the film filming locations are.

1. Nauruhoy Volcano

At 2,291 meters above sea level, Nauruhoy Volcano is located in the middle of New Zealand's North Island and was first successfully reached by humans as early as 1839.

On August 6, 2012, the volcano erupted at 11:50 p.m. local time and lasted one to two minutes. The "Volcano of Doom" in the Lord of the Rings films is based on the Nauruhoy Volcano and was filmed here.

Lord of the Rings 1: The Ring Messenger: The Volcano of Doom is filmed here, where Sauron creates the Supreme Ring.

When Bilbo left the Ring to Frodo and left Hobbiton alone, Morbo sent the Ring to the Shire to snatch the Ring.

Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers: The Volcano of Doom in the end shot.

Lord of the Rings 3: The King of The Kings: Frodo and Sam disguise themselves as half-orcs and find it difficult to enter the Volcano of Doom.

Frodo and Sam escaped from the half-orc army, stripped off their armor and moved on.

2. Whakapapa Ski Resort

Located in the northwestern foothills of Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand's North Island, the Whakapapa Ski Resort in Tongariro National Park is New Zealand's largest ski resort, covering an area of up to 550 hectares.

There is a rock outcrop called the Medis Wall, located on a valley cliff on the east side of the resort area, which is the filming location for the Modo scene at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers.

Lord of the Rings 1: The Messenger of the Rings: The Army of Middle-earth and the Army of Sauron fight here.

Frodo and Sam climbed the Eminmore Mountains, ready to enter Mordor.

Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers: Frodo and Sam rush in the Emminmore Mountains, eating at the top of a hill overlooking Mordor.

Lord of the Rings 3: Invincible: Frodo and Sam disguise themselves as half-orcs and encounter an army of half-orcs on their way to The Volcano of Doom.

3. Mangavello Falls

Located in Tongariro National Park, south of Ruapehu Fire Mountain, mangaviro falls are 28 meters high and are an excellent place to see the volcano.

Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers: Gollum catches fish in the river on his way into Mordor.

4. Open space on the banks of the Mangaviro River

Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers: On the way Frodo and Sam enter Mordor, Frodo becomes agitated by the influence of the Lord of the Rings and quarrels with Sam.

5. Tukino Ski Resort

The Tukino Ski Resort is located on the eastern mountainside of the Park's Neruape Volcano.

Lord of the Rings 3: The King is Invincible: Frodo and Sam arrive under the Volcano of Doom, Frodo falls to the ground exhausted, and Sam carries him on his back.

6. Turoa Ski Resort

The Touroa Ski Resort in the park is located on the southwest side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest peak in New Zealand's North Island. Before the mountain road was built, there were many people skiing in this area.

When the first lift opened in 1978, it featured two beginner areas, as well as many intermediate and advanced paths. The steep upper part of the hill is a natural ski tubing, and there are several terrain parks on steep plains and gentler slopes.

The Hobbit 2: The Battle of Smaug: Before the fall of the Day of Durin, Thorin and his party rushed to the foot of the Lonely Mountain, and while searching for the secret entrance according to the map, Bilbo found the secret door here.