The Pelorus river in the Marlborough region of South Island New Zealand. It flows into the Pelorus Sound. The river features in "The Hobbit".

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The Pelorus river in the Marlborough region of South Island New Zealand. It flows into the Pelorus Sound. The river features in "The Hobbit" as the location for the barrel rider scene in The Desolation of Smaug. The area today is a popular tourist destination. The river provides opportunities for water sports and swimming. The Pelorus Scenic reserve is looked after and managed bt the Department for Conservation - DOC.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Pelorus River near Pelorus Bridge 7192 New Zealand
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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