11. Kawarau Gorge, near Queenstown, New Zealand
You might remember a striking scene when the Fellowship of the Ring paddled down the Anduin River where two giant statues of the Gates of Argonath stood on either side. Sorry, the statues were CGI creations, but the river gorge, rugged hillsides and towering cliffs are there to be gawked at in the Central Otago region of the South Island. It’s located between Queenstown and Cromwell, and is a popular magnet for the bungee jumping, riverboarding and white-water kayaking set. All sorts of scenic and adventurous tours can be arranged in Queenstown.
