Jackson used these tranquil lakes for several filming locations in the Lord of the Rings trilogy: both sweeping wide shots and major significant moments are to be seen here. The heartbreaking scene in which Boromir was killed defending Merry and Pippin took place here ("My Brother, my Captain, my King" never fails to make us weep); and also the River Anduin, of which the Fellowship travelled down from Lothlórien to Parth Galen. It was also used for the home of our beloved Treebeard - the enchanting Fangorn Forest - as well as Nen Hithoel (the Lake of Many Mists). Mavora Lakes is one of the most isolated camping and hiking areas in New Zealand; and one we're totally dying to visit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4jz1yaGFms
