Ben Ohau Station

A perfect Movie backdrop

Discover the stunning film location sites of Ben Ohau Station, an ideal destination for filmmakers seeking unique and captivating backdrops for their productions. Located in the heart of the picturesque Mackenzie Country, the remote vast grasslands, forests, and snowcapped mountains offer a perfect setting for movies, television shows, and TV commercials.

With close proximity to Twizel township and the main state highway, our locations are easily accessible, with cafes, accommodations, and resources nearby. Ben Ohau Station has been the site of numerous productions, including the epic trilogy The Lord of The Rings, where Director Peter Jackson staged the massive climactic battle of The Battle Of Pelennor Fields with over 1,000 cast and crew and 280 horses on-site.

Other scenes filmed on our location include The Fall of Osgiliath, The Sacrifice of Faramir, The Ride of The Rohirrim, The Nazgul and his Prey, The Shieldmaiden of Rohan and The Victory of Minus Tirith. Additionally, our location has been used for the production of John Maclean's Slow West produced by Film4 Productions and Disney's A Wrinkle in Time.

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