Maps of Movies

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

Where Bridge to Terabithia says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A fantasy kingdom in the woods of Lark Creek, filmed on the other side of the world in West Auckland, New Zealand

Scenes and places

The recess race (2007)

Jess has trained all summer for the school race. Then the new girl, Leslie, lines up beside him and wins. Jess is furious and does not know yet that she will be his best friend.

Set in Jess's school, Lark Creek — Jess nearly wins the recess race, then new student Leslie also enters and beats him.

The school where the two first meet; the film gives no real address.

The rope swing over the creek (2007)

After school Leslie leads Jess into the woods. They swing across a creek on a rope, and he follows her into a place that has no rules yet.

Set in The creek in the woods — After school they swing across a creek on a rope.

A forest creek near the two families' houses.

Filmed at Riverhead forest area, West Auckland — A pre-production announcement names the rural forest areas of Riverhead and Puhoi as planned filming locations; it does not say which scenes were shot where, and the coordinates are the village centre. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Puhoi forest area, West Auckland — Named in the same announcement as the second planned forest location; the scene is not stated and the coordinates are the village centre. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The abandoned treehouse (2007)

On the far bank they find an old treehouse. Jess and Leslie name it Terabithia and make it their kingdom, where they are no longer the outsiders.

Set in The treehouse across the creek — On the far side of the creek they find an abandoned treehouse and invent Terabithia.

An abandoned treehouse in the woods across the creek.

Terabithia and its creatures (2007)

Jess and Leslie meet creatures their imagination has built, among them a giant troll with Janice's face. Fear turns into a game they can play together.

Set in Terabithia — In Terabithia they meet creatures born of their imagination, including a troll resembling Janice.

A fantasy realm; the film's visual effects were handled by Weta Digital.

Painting the Burke house (2007)

Leslie takes Jess home to meet her parents. Painting the house together, he is treated as a friend, which is new for him.

Set in The Burke family house — Leslie introduces Jess to her parents, and they help paint their house.

The Burke family home, next door to the Aaronses; the film gives no real address.

The fight in Terabithia (2007)

With the puppy P.T. at their side, Jess and Leslie face creatures that look like their bullies. This time the troll fights on their side.

Set in Terabithia — Jess, Leslie and P.T. return to Terabithia and fight off creatures resembling their bullies, now with the troll as an ally.

A fantasy realm shown on screen through visual effects.

Filmed at Henderson Valley Studios (now Auckland Film Studios), Henderson Valley Road, West Auckland — Studio work (scene not stated) Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• Jess Aarons — A 12-year-old aspiring artist from a struggling family in Lark Creek.
• Leslie Burke — The new student next door who beats him in a race and becomes his best friend.

Questions answered on the map

• Where was the creek and rope swing of Terabithia really filmed?