5 Famous Filming Locations In Australia
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5 Famous Filming Locations In Australia
Australia is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. With very varied landscapes perfect for film and TV backdrops, no wonder it is home to many famous filming locations. We’ve shortlisted 5 Famous Filming Locations in Australia to inspire you to check out these wonderful places.
Australia, 2008
Okay, this may be the most obvious one, but this film showcases the rustic best of the country, through it’s history, landscape and human talent (Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman). Queensland was the base location along with he Kimberly Ranges, Kununarra and various parts of New South Wales.
The Great Gatsby, 2013
This glitzy film took the world by storm when it hit the box office. Experience the glamour yourself and explore the film locations, all based around Sydney. Centennial Park was the home to Gatsby’s Estate, and the stunning St. Patrick’s Seminary in Manly housed Gatsby’s Mansion. Other locations include Glebe Island, Sydney Polo Club and Blue Mountains, with almost the entire movie set in New South Wales.
Home and Away, 1988-current
The fictional Summer beach is actually filmed at the gorgeous Palm Beach, a northern beach-side suburb of Sydney. Flamin’ Galah Sydney Tours is now teaming up with Channel Seven to launch the official ‘Home and Away Tour to Summer Bay’ where you can experience, first hand, the laid back Aussie lifestyle. Book now to enjoy the sun, sea and surf through everyone’s favourite Aussie soap – Home and Away. Other locations featured on the tour are Pittwater, Whale Beach and Bilgola Beach.
Summer Heights High, 2007-2011
This hilarious TV series is in the fictional Summer Heights High School in an outer suburb of Sydney; it is a documentary series of high-school life experience from the viewpoints of three individuals. However, the film locations were based all around Melbourne, Victoria.
Rabbit Proof Fence, 2002
This timeless outback classic follows the Aboriginal girls as they walk for nine weeks along 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of the Australian rabbit-proof fence to return to their community at Jigalong. Film locations include Perth in Western Australia, Gibson Desert in Western Australia and Onkaparinga River National Park and Recreation Park in South Australia.
By Suanne Cunningham
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