The middle chapter of the trilogy is defined by the epic siege of Helm’s Deep – and, like all of Middle-earth, was filmed across the astonishing landscapes of New Zealand, from a hilltop city of Rohan to a quarry rebuilt as a fortress under attack.
Where was The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers filmed?
The Two Towers was filmed across New Zealand – Edoras (Mount Sunday), the Helm’s Deep set near Wellington, and the mountains of the South Island.
Every Two Towers location, explained
Edoras – Mount Sunday
The hilltop capital of Rohan was built atop Mount Sunday in the Canterbury high country.
Helm’s Deep – a Wellington quarry
The great fortress and its siege were built in the Dry Creek Quarry near Wellington.
Fangorn and the mountains
The forests and peaks used the South Island’s West Coast and central mountains.
Hobbiton and Weta
The Shire returns to Matamata, with Weta’s Wellington workshops crafting the rest.
Planning a visit
New Zealand is the film’s world – Mount Sunday (Edoras) is reachable by a scenic drive and walk, and Hobbiton near Matamata is a permanent attraction.
