Skippers Canyon is a stunning and rugged area located near Queenstown, New Zealand. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, the canyon features steep cliffs, winding roads, and the sparkling Shotover River running through it. You can get a jet boat through here which is a great way to see it. If you're a LOTR fan it is also home to the Ford of Bruinen scene "Arwen defeats the Nazgûl by conjuring up a flood."

Here are some coordinates for the LOTR area - 44° 50.724'S 168° 41.054'E - view in Google maps