Landscapes & nature
Waiau River
river in Southland, New Zealand
New Zealand · -46.1946, 167.6149
Waiau River is recorded as a filming location for 1 production.
“The Upper Waiau River that flows between Lakes Manapouri and Te Anau doubled as the fictional River Anduin at the end of the first film of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, for the scenes where the Uruk-hai chase the Fellowship along the river banks.”
Movies filmed at Waiau River
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Frequently asked questions
What was filmed at Waiau River?
1 production is recorded as filmed at Waiau River, including The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
Where is Waiau River?
Waiau River is in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -46.1946, 167.6149.
Where does this information come from?
Filming location statements on Wikidata, joined to the place's coordinates and Wikipedia article. The photograph is from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.