Mt. Sunday

In the remote Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island, Mt. Sunday stands as a striking natural feature, recognizable to fans of The Lord of the Rings trilogy as the filming location for the soaring city of Edoras. This picturesque site, arguably the most spectacular among the many used in the films, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the landscape that brought the fictional Rohan capital to life. Today, travelers can explore the area and imagine the grandeur of the movie set, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the South Island.