New Zealand is firmly on the filmmaking map for its breathtaking beauty. Indeed, the destination has served as a dramatic and picturesque location for numerous movies, including the hugely successful Lord of the Rings trilogy. Both Hollywood and the country's homegrown movie industry have taken advantage of New Zealand's outstanding scenery, from gorgeous beaches to stunning mountain ranges. Indeed, it's this natural landscape that has helped put this idyllic nation on the cinematic map.
Want to see what we mean? Click through and admire these movies made in New Zealand.