Edoras (Mount Sunday)
Edoras (Mount Sunday) in Canterbury, New Zealand is a filming location for The Lord of the Rings (2001). It appears on screen as Edoras.
Location Names
Mount Sunday
Edoras
About This Location
Hike to the hilltop location of the golden halls of Rohan.
Featured In
The Lord of the Rings
Filming Details
Filming Period
2000-2001
Areas Used
Hilltop summit, surrounding plains, approach roads
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Entire Edoras set built on remote hilltop, later completely removed
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Hakatere Potts Road, Canterbury
Canterbury, New Zealand
Visiting Edoras (Mount Sunday)
Opening Hours
24/7 (weather dependent)
Entry Fees
Free
Accessibility
Challenging hike, not wheelchair accessible
Travel Information
2 hours from Christchurch. 4WD recommended for access road. 1.5km hike to summit.
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Edoras (Mount Sunday) Filming Locations
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