5 June 2025
Any true fan of “The Lord of the Rings” would be thrilled to see this landscape with their own eyes. It is beautifully written in the films. But this is a spot you don’t want to miss even if you are a fan of the films or not. This spectacular landscape, shaped by rugged and barren mountain ranges will take your breath away.
As a huge fan of LORT, I had to set foot in Edoras. I was stoked. I’d dreamed of visiting this place I’d seen so many times in the films. The landscape I knew from the film was there. The same view the daughter of the king, Eowyn, looks out over. It is situated in a large mountain valley, literally encircled by towering snowy-mountains. The scenery is breathtaking from every single angle. It looks as though the gods chose to leave only the hill behind and let glaciers erase everything else over time.
When I stood there, It truly felt as though I’d stepped into the story and I could picture the Fellowship galloping across the plains. Scenes of Edoras played vividly in my mind.
Access
From Christchurch, it’s about a two-and-a-half-hour drive west along quiet country roads. You’ll pass a few stunning lakes along the way.
One highlight is the drive past Lake Clearwater and Lake Camp. Both are incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend pulling over and taking a moment to enjoy the view.
