2025 Upper Hutt Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

If you are a fan of lord of the ring, then you must know the cover photo of this post! The Kaitoke Regional Park was the filming location for Rivendell and Fords of Isen in the movie. Once here, I can understand totally why this place was picked as the filming location! The entire park looks just magical as though it is a real living place for elves. It is filled with ancient looking trees and home to many rare birds of the country. The park also serves as a perfect place for hikers as there are well formed walking tracks and also it is a popular spot for families to do riverside picnic as well. Swimming is also possible in the river pools too. Perfect for a day trip for family of all ages and getting here is just within a 45mins drive away from the Wellington City! #momentssg #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #naturalwonders #newzealand

The coffee is always excellent, love Peoples beans. They also have a good range of cabinet food which often gets discounted at the end of the day. The service is usually pretty good. Coffee is one of the best coffees you can get this day in Wellington. Always creamy and velvety milk foam on the cup, the coffee beans combination with milk is so gooooood as well. Toast sandwiches are lovely and their cheese scone also delicious. I think this is one of the better places to get your coffee #newzealandtrip #couplestrip #coffeelovers

#OverseasTravelRecord Kaitoke Regional Park is a beautiful natural park located on the outskirts of Wellington, New Zealand. For fans of The Lord of the Rings, it is a mysterious place that appeared in the movie as Rivendell (the hideout of the elves). This is a place where the great nature of New Zealand and the world of fantasy blend together, inviting visitors to a dreamlike space. The charm of Kaitoke Beach is the breathtaking scenery. The crystal clear river shines in beautiful blue and green, and a deep forest that seems to have existed since ancient times spreads along the river. When you step into this place, you can feel the silence and elegance of the elves living there. The calm and mysterious atmosphere of this place makes it easy to understand why it was chosen as the filming location for Rivendell, and you even get the illusion of being in Middle-earth itself as seen in the movie. There are also information boards about Rivendell in the park, and hiking trails that take you around the filming locations of The Lord of the Rings are also maintained. Walking along the forest trails, enjoying the sunlight filtering through the trees and the sounds of the babbling brook, you'll feel as if you're experiencing nature from the elves' perspective. Caitlin Beach is also family-friendly, with plenty of picnic areas. Whether you want to relax in a quiet environment or immerse yourself in a fantasy world, visitors can enjoy the beach at their own pace.