Discover the real Mount Doom on New Zealand’s Desert Road. Explore the volcanic landscapes that inspired Lord of the Rings and learn where to find the best views.


Discover the real Mount Doom on New Zealand’s Desert Road. Explore the volcanic landscapes that inspired Lord of the Rings and learn where to find the best views.

Explore Whakapapa ski area on Mount Ruapehu, where Mount Doom, Emyn Muil, and Mordor were filmed for Lord of the Rings. A real Middle-earth journey.