* New Zealand: This was the main filming location, with stunning landscapes like the Fiordland National Park, Mount Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom), and the Waitomo Caves used extensively.
* United Kingdom: Some scenes were filmed in England and Scotland, including locations like the Peak District National Park and the Isle of Skye.
* United States: A few scenes, including the Mines of Moria, were filmed in the United States, primarily in California.
So, while New Zealand is the most closely associated with The Lord of the Rings due to the majority of filming taking place there, the films actually involved locations from several different countries.