New Zealand:
* Middle-earth: Most of the landscapes and scenes were shot in New Zealand. The country's diverse geography provided the perfect backdrop for the fantasy world of Middle-earth. Some notable locations include:
* Mount Ngauruhoe: Used for Mount Doom in Mordor.
* Fiordland National Park: Used for scenes in Lothlórien, Rivendell, and the Mines of Moria.
* Mount Cook National Park: Used for scenes in Rohan and the Dead Marshes.
* Queenstown: Used for scenes in Gondor, the Shire, and the Isengard valley.
* Waitomo Caves: Used for scenes in the Mines of Moria.
* Hokitika Gorge: Used for scenes in Fangorn Forest.
* Paradise: Used for scenes in the Shire.
* Wellington: Used for many studio shots and the construction of some sets.
Other Countries:
* United States: Some scenes were shot in California (including the Hollywood studio backlot), and Utah (for scenes involving the army of the dead).
* United Kingdom: Some studio scenes were shot at Shepperton Studios.
While the majority of the filming took place in New Zealand, some sequences were shot in other countries for specific scenes or effects.