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The Battle of the Pelennor Fields

This small town in the South Island was chosen due to its vast landscapes and beautiful scenery. The area was used to represent the plains of Rohan, where Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli rode through the plains of Rohan on horseback, helping the Rohirrim cavalry fight against the forces of Mordor. As they rode, Legolas shot arrows at the approaching orcs while Aragorn and Gimli defended the Rohirrim with their swords.

It was also used to represent the Pelennor Fields, where the final battle between Aragorn and the Witch-King of Angmar took place; it was the climactic battle of the third movie, The Return of the King. This massive battle featured thousands of orcs and humans fighting in a desperate struggle to save the kingdom of Gondor. The action was filmed on a vast grassy plain in the hills of Nelson, and the scene was breathtaking. The battle was filled with spectacular special effects, intense action, and a powerful emotional impact. The scene was so iconic that it is often viewed as one of the greatest battle scenes ever filmed.