Mount Ngauruhoe, a 2,500 year old active volcano was used for the Mount Doom scenes in the trilogy. Don't worry, the volcano hasn't erupted since 1975.

Ruapehu already boasts a strong history of film production, including acclaimed New Zealand films such as Utu, River Queen, ...

Dominated by three iconic peaks—Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro—the park stands as an awe-inspiring symbol of New Zealand’s volcanic heritage. Tongariro National Park ...