You don’t have to be a die-hard Lord of the Rings fan to be blown away by the gorgeous landscapes that form the backdrop of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings films, the latest Amazon eight-parter was shot on location in New Zealand. Yes, just like its screen predecessors.

It’s not difficult to see why New Zealand has been the LOTR producers’ favourite backdrop for Middle Earth. Stunning landscapes, majestic mountains and untouched beauty across the North and South Islands easily transport you into an epic fantasy.