Isengard Lookout
Isengard Lookout
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Dorota BJ
Munkebo, Denmark248 contributions
Mar 2020
One of the most scenic LOTR location :) Easy to find- no need to take any tours. I bought lord of the rings movie set location book in DOC station in Queenstown and found directions there. Amazng scenery even if u re not a movie fan.
Written 13 April 2020
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FGG-DXB
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2,333 contributions
Oct 2019
Brilliant lookout with spectacular nature & colours, especially enjoyable by people who have watched the lord of the rings and can relate to the place. The white gravel on the river bed is absolutely amazing and adds to the beauty of the scenery. A camera with a good zoom is a must. Allow about half an hour for the drive and visit from Glenorchy.
Written 10 November 2019
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Flymehigh
Singapore, Singapore875 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
I personally wouldn’t drive all the way here just for this, but if you’re a huge LOTR fan you might, as this is the filming location for Isengaard, especially when it was drowned. This is as far as the roads go in Glenorchy, anything further will be gravel roads. I only came here because I had some time to kill before the sheep shearing show at the Glenorchy farm. I’ve seen some people take better photos than I did here. So maybe some of you can post them here!
Written 19 December 2018
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bigmidge1
Anguilla35 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
If there is an actual lookout here, we couldn't find it. Drove around some and ended up on a pretty road but couldn't find a lookout. Maybe if you're hardcore Lord of the Rings, you know what you're seeing there, but we didn't.
Written 8 February 2024
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Kiwimartin
Queenstown, New Zealand19 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Great location for a visit and look around the filming location for several scenes from the tv series One Lane Bridge a spooky murder mystery police series filmed around Queenstown and Glenorchy the dart river bridge featuring as the main location
Written 21 November 2023
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JPY
London, UK564 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
It's a bit of a drive to get here but it's worth it, and no matter the weather the scenery is stunning. You have to park on the road or can park in a small turning alongside the bridge if there's space.
Also, we timed it perfectly late morning as we saw two speedboat trips go along the river and under the bridge.
Also, we timed it perfectly late morning as we saw two speedboat trips go along the river and under the bridge.
Written 27 April 2023
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flyingeagle2223
Dunedin, New Zealand348 contributions
June 2022
Lovely spot and scenery, was excited to see that there was a scene spot nearby when looking at the map while in Glenorchy, worth checking out, of course I have to re watch the movie again to better re remeber this scene :)
Written 5 June 2022
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Neil B
Auckland, New Zealand1,452 contributions
July 2020 • Couples
Classic NZ one way bridge over a wide stretch of the shingle bed of the Dart River.
Not only the scene of the Isengard Lookout from LOTR but the titular location of the NZ police drama “One Lane Bridge”.
Worth a trip out from Glenorchy. Stunning scenery.
Not only the scene of the Isengard Lookout from LOTR but the titular location of the NZ police drama “One Lane Bridge”.
Worth a trip out from Glenorchy. Stunning scenery.
Written 8 July 2020
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Heather B
63 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Amazing views!
Great to see where some iconic shots were filmed from Lord of the Rings.
We were a happy pair of nerds.
Great to see where some iconic shots were filmed from Lord of the Rings.
We were a happy pair of nerds.
Written 20 September 2019
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Lauren D
17 contributions
June 2019
Nice easy drive out from Glenorchy and you can go down next to the river to get some good photos. Only one problem was the little bities. Not sure what they were but we got bit a few times. Might just be the time of year? Excellent viewing from here :)
Written 2 July 2019
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