Screen Central NSW and Western Sydney would like to invite you to attend our launch on Tuesday 21 February in Bathurst at 5.30pm. It will be a great networking event and provides an opportunity to learn more about Screen Central. Formal invitation and details are attached.If you have not already done so, please RSVP to kate@screencentral.com.au by Wednesday 15 February.
We hope to see you there.
The Parkes Observatory hosts the 64-metre radio telescope, one of the telescopes comprising CSIRO’s Australia Telescope National Facility. An icon of Australian science, and made famous by the Australian film ‘The Dish’, the Parkes radio telescope has been in operation since 1961 and continues to be at the forefront of astronomical discovery. Astronomers from across Australia and around the world utilise the Parkes radio telescope to undertake world-class astronomical science.
Contemporary Railway station. Strong graphic shapes with interesting polka dot feature walls.
The Roxy Hotel was originally The Roxy Theatre which was opened on 6 February, 1930. The theatre’s main entrance is surmounted by an impressive arch and an ornate Spanish Mission tower which was retained throughout reconstruction.
The theatre became part of the National Trust of Australia due to the building itself and the stylish historical setting. However, due to the importance of this magnificent monument in Australian history, there was an uproar when the Roxy Theatre shut it’s doors forever after 72 years.
These caves offer a number of exciting filmmaking possibilities. The large cave is easily accessible via stairs and is supplied with 240V power. All caves are not open to public, although they are suitable for filming. The Adjoining caves are a disused phosphate mine with tunnels through hard rock and timbered shafts, which also has 240V power throughout and is a very good location. Located on the outskirts of Wellington.
Well preserved colonial era church overlooking a small country town, surrounded by natural rural landscapes. Located in the historic town of Carcoar.
Based in the heart of the “City of Parramatta”, this 2 storey Victorian Free Classical Civic building was built on the site marked out by Governor Phillip for a market in his plan for Parramatta.
Collection of new old and new buildings with contemporary landscaping. Modern city scapes.
Standing within 260 acres of Parramatta Park, Old Government House is Australia’s oldest public building.
The central block of the house was built in 1799 by Governor John Hunter, however the appearance of the house today is largely thanks to Governor and Mrs Macquarie. Their 1815 extensions, designed by Macquarie’s Aide, Lieutenant John Watts, transformed the house into an elegant Palladian style residence in the English manner.
The rooms are furnished with pieces from the National Trust’s collection of early colonial furniture; the largest collection in Australia. Surrounded by rolling lawns and gardens set on the banks of the Parramatta river.
Australia’s oldest surviving homestead – Perfectly preserved colonial homestead set on rolling lawns and up-kept gardens. As lived in by a well to do pioneering family. Plenty of space for any size production.
This amazing state of the art facility has become one of the major selling centre’s in the country. The yards hold a maximum of 3000 cattle with sales being held on Tuesday and Thursdays. There is also sheep yards and construction for pig yards has recently commenced.
A charming and elegant grand historic homestead, this property features an almost completely renovated 9 bedroom home with huge lounge/dining area, grand Billiard Room and full size billiard table. The homestead is beautifully set in 5 acres of garden on the banks of Carrawobitty Creek. There are 105 acres of natural bushland surrounding the Homestead.
Typical Australian small town country pub. Located at end of main street in Yeoval
Period council building. Building faces south. Located in Molong.
Historic stone church situated in bush landscape. Located in Manildra.
One of largest flour mills in Australia. Interesting jumble of corruigated iron buildings. Located in Manildra.
Located in Manildra.
Brick early 20thC small country church.
Small, photogenic country pub. Located in Eugowra.
Old style timber Post Office in Eugowra.
Farmhouse set against a steep boulder strewn hillside.
Basic Federation period homes located in Eugowra.
Typical countryside mid summer in Eugowra. Mid summer scene on edge of cropping belt in the Eugowra area.
Impressive building with faux Doric columns. Located in Eugowra
Simple, basic 1950′s style homes, located in Eugowra.
Traditional double story country pub on corner. Located in prominent corner position in town of Eugowra
Small town cemetery, open fields and hills in background. Located in Eugowra.
Impressive avenue of mature date palms. Eugowra is noted for plantings of date palms. Found along many streets and in parks. Rustic Playground situated near by. Located in Eugowra
Rustic tree lined sports ground. Located in Cumnock.
Large grain storage. Grain storage silos are located on rarely used rail line. Good rustic background. Located at Cumnock
Hotel is on cross roads. Ample parking for large vehicles. Located in very small country town of Cumnock
Small town where very little has changed since the 1950′s. Town has hotel, several shops, rail siding and large silos. Located between Molong and Parkes.
Located at entrance to Cumnock
Georgian style church late 19thC. Located in very small country town of Cumnock
Bluestone church. Located in Main Street Cudal.
Two twin seater Mig fighters. Abandoned on infield at Bathurst Airport.
Early 20thC Masonic Lodge.
Located in Canowindra.
Early 20thC hotel in main street of town. Pub located in main street of Canowindra.
Late 19thC pub in heart of country town
Hotel stands about mid point in main street of town. Located in Canowindra.
Large, traditional, two story Australian hotel stands on junction at entry to main street of town. Located in Canowindra.
Grand Federation style homes in country town
Excellent examples of Federation period architecture used on large family homes in town of Canowindra.
Small disused 1930′s era country garage standing alone in small country town of Canowindra.
Canowindra retains excellent examples of late 19thC. shopfronts and street scapes. Many mainstreet buildings with verandah posts. Main street is curved.
Picturesque vineyard on flat, surrounded by trees and crops. Located in Cowra.
Period stables located at Iandra, near Cowra.
Wide rolling hills landscape
Spectacular panoramic rolling hills backdrop as seen from a ridgetop road. Road runs from junction of roads to Greenthorpe (nr Cowra) to Young and Cowra. These shots taken from road branch to Young.
Superbly restored station
Easy access to station. Good parking. Sation platform faces east. Located in Cowra.
Chapel in grounds of Iandra, near Cowra.
Winding dirt road, between Blayney and Cowra
Located on road between Blayney and Cowra. Approx 27 kms from Blayney. Located in the Blayney LGA.
Greenethorpe is located between Cowra and Young.
Home base for Lachlan Valley Railway
Lachlan Valley Railway is a museum for rail memorabilia and runs trains including vintage diesel railmotors, steam locomotives plus rolling stock and diesel mainline locomotives. Base in Cowra includes large locomotive turntable, locomotive shed and extensive array of passenger carriage rolling stock.
Spectacular sculptural gardens. Excellent example of Japanese Gardens. Exotic Northern Hemispher species, lakes, rock formations, sculptures. Blossom in spring at the Gardens is world renowned. Located close to CBD of Cowra.
Surrounded by open farmland and overlooked by hills. Privately owned.
Airstrip is located on private property ‘Kilkee’ close to Cowra.
Lush wheat area amid hills and trees.
Located 40 kms from Dubbo at Oxley Downs. Photos taken during drought period.
Traditional corrugated iron shed of period.
Superb location to recreate mid 19thC rural life in Australia. Shearing shed is typical of era. Excellent outbuildings for shearers. Nearby is main homestead.
Superb example of the era.
Property in original condition including furnishings and excellent collection of outbuildings. Located close to Dubbo. Also shearing shed of same era adjacent.
Cattle/sheep selling centre. One of the best saleyards locations in NSW. Located in Dubbo.
Located on Lake Carcoar, south of Orange, Blayney Wind Farm is one of the largest in New South Wales. The wind farm consists of 15 turbines. Each of these is 45 meters high with a rotor diameter exceeding 45 meters. The capacity of each turbine is 660kW and the total generation of the farm is 9.9MW. Located in the Blayney LGA.
Long, low profile club house.
Located in Dubbo.
Striking example of late 19thC architecture. Located in Dubbo.
Large disused drive-in, still has screen, shop and amenities buildings intact together with speaker pylons for vehicles. Located in Dubbo.
Well maintained country showground. Good trotting track. Located in Dubbo.
Late 19thC heritage building.
Very rare example of an office built from corrugated iron in classic late 19thC style. Located in Dubbo.
The iconic pioneers homestead and outbuildings
Oxley Downs is the set for the ABC series ‘Outback House’. The farmhouse and all outbuildings are true in every detail to the period. Purpose built for filming. Surrounded by open farmland and native pine forests. Approximately 40 mins drive to Dubbo.
Macquarie River is a shallow, wide river that is very reliable location at all times of year. River has hard gravel, pebble and sand base. Good river for 4WD crossings. Excellent camera vantage points. Very good access from both sides of river, also opportunity to run 4WD vehicles in water parallel to shore for extended tracking shots. Whylandra Crossing is located near to Dubbo.
Superbly maintained in original layout
Excellent location to create stark ambience of a harsh prison. All main buildings intact including cell blocks, execution scaffold and padded cell. Located in centre of Dubbo.
This disused abattoir is full of character with some demolished buildings, brick rubble and graffitied walls. It is surrounded by several hectares of bare land.
Typical shearing shed of large Australian sheep property. Includes shed and several old water tanks set in a dry, rural paddock. Located near Forbes.
Impressive water tower with good vantage point over Forbes. Located in town area of Forbes
There are a number of beautiful grain crops in the Forbes region from green lush paddocks in mid winter to golden wheat in mid November.
This bridge is on the main highway leading out of Forbes towards Grenfell. Crossing Lake Forbes it has excellent shooting positions from all sides. Bridge runs approx NE to SW. Era of bridge approx 1920′s. Surrounded by large expanse of water with fountain and ducks.
Billabongs have water year round. Located Burrawang West Station near Forbes.
Large impressive old style poppet head
Excellent example of a very large timber poppet head that was commonly used on 19thC mines. Located West Wyalong.
Early 20thC hall in country town
Large imposing hall fronting street in West Wyalong.
Bare earth rodeo rink at West Wyalong
Rodeo rink designed for good spectator views of the action. Located in West Wyalong.
Fully restored 19thC shearing shed
Large restored timber shearing shed at Naradhan near West Wyalong.
Impressive double story home
Excellent example of a classic Federation style home. Located in West Wyalong.
Striking stand-alone cathedral. Cathedral can be seen from end of a side street. Located in West Wyalong.
Very large structures.
19thC cottage in advanced state of ruin.
Home is located in West Wyalong.
Extensive saleyard panorama.
West Wyalong is a major livestock selling area of central NSW.
Multi storey, medium sized corrugated iron and brick mill. Open expanse in foreground. Located in West Wyalong.
Speedway has high quality, well maintained track. Good safety barriers and a number of rustic corrugated iron buildings on periphery. Located in West Wyalong.
Located in Murrumburrah close to beautiful stone church and manse overlooking town.
Appealing small town Court House located in Murrumburrah.
Stylish, well proportioned freestanding stone church in small town of Harden.
Mix of 19th and 20thC shopfronts, wide streets. Small town of Murrumburrah has highway running through main street. Shopping area is in decline. Many disused old era shops. Town of Harden nearby is a centre of major grain production in NSW.
Large disused mill surrounded by urban development. Mill located in Murrumburrah. Town of Harden is a centre of major grain production in NSW.
Small town surrounded by gentle rolling hills. Town of Harden is a centre of major grain production in NSW. Wide streets, mix of 19th and 20th century era shops. Many disused old era shops. Nearby Murrumburrah (2 kms away) has interesting mix of architecture in homes, churches and shops.
Large rambling homestead on very large property on Mungadal Station near Hay. Property also has excellent shearing shed and shearers quarters
Classic colonial era country mansion. The Bishop’s Lodge in Hay is a classic example of grand 19thC architecture. Corrugated iron walls, very high ceilings, wide verandahs, spacious grounds. Property is in superb condition. Excellent location for filming. Located in very quiet part of Hay. Easy access for large production vehicles.
Dirt track, good facilities. Very successful horse racing venue in Hay
Steel gantry, spillway and large body of water. Most impressive weir structure. Body of water held behind is an excellent setting for a horror theme. Expansive area of dead trees. Located near to Hay
Crops extending over horizon. Excellent location for a setting requiring large scale farming practices including irrigation, cattle feedlot, grain production. Located close to Hay.
Sandy shore beside broad expanse of river, with picnic area and boat launch area. Murrumbidgee River runs through town of Hay and provides excellent river and forest locations. Very easy access to river banks for filming and easy boat launch points.
Superb setting to recreate a shearing sequence. Excellent shearing shed and one of the best collection of shearers accommodation huts and eating areas. Located on banks of river. Located near to Hay.
Spectacular stands of dead trees in water. Excellent setting for a horror theme. Expansive area of dead trees. Possible to move by boat amongst trees. Area with trees is permanently flooded. Located near to Hay.
Superb example of Federation architecture. Attractive single story Court House is surrounded by expansive gardens. Excellent setting for period piece. Surrounding countryside is largely flat and has impressive waterways for use as locations. Located in Hay.
Entire gaol intact. Cells, walls, watchtowers. Excellent location for a piece on prisons. Surrounding countryside is largely flat and has impressive waterways for use as locations. Also excellent area for seemingly endless stretches of straight road.
The One Tree Hotel between Hay and Booligal stands on a red earth claypan surrounded by a plain stretching to the horizon. Truly one of the great outback style locations of Australia. Superb location to convey isolation, desolation. Pub stands alone amid a seemingly endless plain. In summer the surrounding country is frequently barren red brown earth. Hay also has splendid examples of farming architecture on a grand scale, particularly shearing sheds. Surrounding countryside is largely flat and has impressive waterways for use as locations. Also excellent area for seemingly endless stretches of straight road.
Property has massive areas of irrigation stretching beyond the horizon. Excellent location for broad acre farming on a major scale. Animal mass production. Located near to Hay.
Excellent location for a red earth, barren background similar to Broken Hill. Located at Tallebung Mine near Condobolin.
Rustic, ruined buildings in harsh environment. Good location for storyline requiring a harsh ‘outback’ ambience. Red earth, ruined buildings, flat terrain. Located near Condobolin.
Harsh flat red earth farmland with ‘outback’ feel. Ideal area to create ambience of ‘outback’ Australia. Red earth, vast flat plains, sparse vegetation. Many good examples of traditional farm buildings. Located near to Condobolin.
Buildings are part of an abandoned mine site located at Tallebung Mine near Condobolin. Excellent location to recreate an ‘outback’ ambience; red earth, harsh, flat landscape, sparse vegetation.
Superb location to reflect an isolated homestead in cropping area. Homestead is totally surrounded by wheat crop. Location offers two homesteads; one in good serviceable condition, the other dilapidated and derelict. Location is close to Condobolin.
Very impressive location for any story featuring history and heritage of rural Australia. Many sheds including good shearing shed (in working order). Grass airstrip capable of handling a DC3 on property. Also excellent billabongs. Located between Forbes and Condobolin.
Waterway surrounded by farmland. Ideal area to create ambience of ‘outback’ Australia. Red earth, vast flat plains, sparse vegetation. Many good examples of traditional farm buildings. Located near Condobolin
Excellent example of Victorian era stone railway station. Trains still pass through station but station itself in poor repair. Excellent location to convey desolation, harsh reality in say an industrial town. Signal bos still contains all levers. Overhead bridge provides a good shooting vantage point. Located in Wallerawang near Lithgow.
Imposing double story country pub in style of grand mansion at Rydal near Lithgow.
19th and 20thC townscape of Portland. Portland provides filmmakers with a highly photogenic main street which runs to a high hill. The vantage point from the hill provides an excellent overview of the main shops and over the town. The main street features many well conserved late 19th and early 20th C shopfronts. Portland is an old industrial town. Good examples of early 20thC architecture, wide streets, workers cottages, old mine buildings. The nearby cement works (now disused) also feature excellent examples of late 19th C factories in very good external order. Town is ideal for a theme of working class or industry.
Located Wattle Flat, in the Bathurst LGA
Clarence Station is the main railway station for Zig Zag Railway. The famous Zig Zag Railway offers many opportunities to filmmakers. Steam and diesel locomotives plus a range of rolling stock available for charter. Line passes through spectacular mountain areas and over a large trestle bridge. Located near Lithgow.
Sunny Corner is located between Bathurst and Lithgow. Small village is surrounded by pine plantations. Good location for a mysterious, dark ambience. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Disused works building. Excellent large industrial reminiscent of late 19thC UK. Previously was cement works. Many opportunities for thriller/adventure or hard times themes. Ample parking for large production vehicles. Located within town boundaries of Portland, near Lithgow.
Archvale convict era stone railway bridge. Located near Lithgow.
Character derelict home with mystery ambience. A once impressive building now in advanced state of disrepair. Excellent location to depict loss, pathos, mystery. Located near to Oberon.
Typical small country town with curved main street. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Very large industrial site that operates 24hrs/day. Impressive at night. Possible location for production seeking a mysterious threatening environment at night. Located on outskirts of Oberon.
Forestry is a major industry of the Oberon area. Country noted for cool to cold winters with frequent snowfalls. Excellent area for Autumn colours, stark winter scenes and verdant green countryside spring and into summer. Abundance of roads both sealed and unsealed that are highly suitable for vehicle TVC’s. Many areas offering an intriguing, mysterious ambience for a feature or TV drama. Excellent examples of small saw-milling/logging villages.
Stone church at O’Connell. Disused as church. Now a private home. Between Bathurst and Oberon
Old double story timber home, impressive example of period architecture. Easy access for large production vehicles. Located in Oberon.
19thC simple, basic farmhouse. Primitive, rammed earth house, now in poor repair. Good location to recreate ambience of early pioneering days. Located at Shooter’s Hill near Oberon.
Impressive facade of old cinema in main street of Oberon, well maintained. No longer used as a cinema.
Simple, basic farmhouse in pioneering style. Good location for an early pioneering ambience or for a ‘loner’ or ‘social outcast’. Located near Oberon.
Large red brick church in very small village of Burraga. Located near Oberon.
Located near Oberon. Excellent area for nothern european look-alike locations. Cold winters with snow and mists commonplace.
Very small village is polulated by workers in the surrounding forest industry. Excellent location for a small community ambience. Sparsely placed houses, local hall, sawmill, informal road structure and town layout. Located close to Oberon.
Village of Tarana is close to Oberon. Pub, shop, church and scattered houses. Has an ambience similar to small villages in South Wales (UK).
The Turon River offers many excellent locations for drama and TVC’s. Good locations for 4WD river crossings to promote 4WD vehicles. Good vantage points along river, particularly from the Bridle Track which runs parallel to river between Sofala and Hill End. Good spots for camping and some spectacular high shots of river in gorges as move closer towards Hill End. Normally good flows in river even in severe drought. See also under ‘Bridle Track’, ‘Turon River’. Use quick search function for fast results. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Located in Hill End. Historic town from gold rush era that still retains the authentic feel and look of the period. Ideal location to recreate a period drama or an ambience of rustic charm. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
St. Pauls Presbyterian Church in Hill End, located approx. 1.5 hrs drive from Bathurst. Hill End is historic town from Gold Rush era and is literally a ‘living museum’ of the mid to late 19thC. The town is a ready made set for a period drama. Very little has changed since the gtold rush era. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Broadcast towers at summit of Mt Canobolas on outskirts of Orange. Spectacular view of countryside for approx 50 kms around the Orange area of central NSW. Mountain frequently has snow cover during winter. Good access for large vehicles to summit.
A lush country racetrack. Impressive grandstand with imposing views over the lush racetrack and good outbuildings. Very easy access for production vehicles.
Disused drive-in. Easily refurbished for filming purposes. Screen, pylons for car speakers, shop for refreshments and ticket office at gate all intact.
Exotic species, firs, pines, maples, autumn colours, lush, green, soft, romantic. Situated in Summer Street, Orange. Snow falls in park in winter. Brilliant autumn colours. Stark skeletal trees in winter. Begonia House and Fern House also good for filming tighter, lush backgrounds.
Widely spread shops in very small country town of Tullamore in wheat belt between Condobolin and Tottenham.
Late 19thC shops in small town of Trundle which has wide streets and excellent old shopfronts with original verandahs. Town has a very strong colonial Australia ambience, reminiscent of hard pioneering times.
100 metres deep. Excellent potential location for stunts. Good vantage points for cameras. Located at Peak Hill near Parkes.
Double story brick, large verandahs, cloisters. Retains original character. Ex convent, now run as a Bed and Breakfast establishment.
Excellent example of very small country station. Station is on disused rail line. Building in excellent condition. Excellent access for large vehicles. Located adjacent to main street of Grenfell.
Set in main street of Grenfell. Regarded as one of the best examples of pre 1900 streetscapes available. Many building superbly restored. Street is curved and offers many interesting angles. Runs approx. N-S
Old style disused mill. Nearby to railway station and adjacent to main street of Grenfell.
19thC country brick railway station. Located at end of main street looking down over the very small colonial era town of Stuart Town. Town has many fine examples of simple, basic colonial era homes, shops in town. Main street is wide and sparsley built. Stuart Town is approx. 30 minutes from Wellington.
Poppet head is a recreation similar to that used during gold mining era at Hill End late 19th C. Mearby is purpose built mine shaft for tourism and filming purposes. Runs 130 metres into hillside. Timbered in the traditional way in parts and hard rock in other parts. Has power supply and power points throughout. Rail track and trolley available as props or for tracking shots. At end of shaft is series of timber ladders to surface. This ‘mine’ is an ideal filming location. Being purpose built, it overcomes the OHS and Mining Act restrictions normally applying to current or disused mines. Located at Hill End, in the Bathurst LGA.
19thC shopfronts in original order in small colonial era town of Stuart Town. Many fine examples of simple, basic colonial era homes, shops in town. Main street is wide and sparsely built. Stuart Town is approx. 30 minutes from Wellington.
Hill End is a living museum. Almost every building dates from the late 19th C. goldrush era. Some areas of the village have dirt roads. The town has one hotel and additional bed and breakfast accommodation is available. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Lake Burrendong is located near Wellington. The dam wall has dual highway across top, very accessible for large production vehicles and is approximately 30km long.
Superb example of a late 19thC timber two story home with large open spaces around. Maintained in excellent condition. Located in Hill End, approx 4 hrs drive from Sydney CBD. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Charming row of highly original weatherboard homes in a quiet back street of Wellington. Deciduous trees line roadside. Location could easily double for mid west USA.
Railway bridge spanning over the Macquarie River at Wellington.
Abandoned stone church located at Dripstone near Wellington. Stand-alone in corner position in countryside. Shell of church in good condition.
Sofala is located approx. 1 hrs drive from Bathurst. Town is a ‘living museum’ dating from the late 19th C gold rush era. Ideal ocation for a period drama or to recreate a rustic ambience. Located approximately 1 hrs drive from Bathurst. Town lies at foot of steep sided valley. Excellent vantage points to overlook town from either side. Town aligned approx E-W. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Located at Hill End in the Bathurst LGA.
Face shown towards the south. All buildings made of weatherboard. Huge interior spaces suitable for shooting with rustic timber framing. Excellent location for a large shoot. Abundant parking, close by to Bathurst CBD (1.5 kms) and approx 500m from main traffic artery. Adjacent to Bathurst Showground and trotting track.
Macquarie River runs alongside Bridle Track for much of journey to Hill End from Bathurst. Excellent potential location for 4WD, adventure TVC’s. Good river crossings and areas to film vehicles on road (dirt) with river background. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Very rare example of an office built from corrugated iron in classic late 19thC style. Located in Dubbo. Dubbo has excellent facilities for filmmakers including regular scheduled air services, plentiful accommodation and good restaurants.
Impressive country courthouse. Striking example of late 19thC architectureLocated in Dubbo. Dubbo has excellent facilities to support a large production including regular scheduled air services, plentiful accommodation, excellent restaurants.
Massive wheat storage facility in Wellington.
Superb setting for a period drama. Location is the old Wellington Hospital. Now used as a boutique hotel and function centre. Well conserved Federation era buildings including the main building. Location sits high on hill.
369 km north-west of Sydney
304 m above sea-level
Hermitage Hill is located 5 minutes from the town centre and within walking distance of many of the local attractions.
135 Maxwell Street, Wellington NSW
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Town of Hay has many fine examples of colonial era public buildings architecture. Region is also known for very large shearing sheds, large scale crop production including cotton and very good examples of ‘outback’ style settings with long straight roads to the horizon. The local river provides excellent locations for watersports and widlife.
Dubbo, home to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, is only an hour by air from Sydney, five to six hours by car, and seven hours by train. Just don’t forget to explore historical Dubbo itself. http://www.taronga.org.au/taronga-western-plains-zoo/visitor-information/plan-your-visit-taronga-western-plains-zoo-dubbo
Old disused cinema located in quiet side street of Harden. Town of Harden is a centre of major grain production in NSW. Wide streets, mix of 19th and 20th century era shops. Many disused old era shops. Nearby Murrumburrah (2 kms away)
Located in the town of Young. Shopping area architecture mainly from 1950′s to modern day. Some very good period buildings particularly the working Deco era cinema and Town Hall.
This striking crescent of cliffs and ridged gullies is reputed to be a bushrangers’ haunt — Ben Halls cave is named for one of the area’s most infamous rogues. Any trip to Weddin Mountains National Park can’t help but include a scenic drive. On a clear day, the mountain can be seen rising above the landscape from over 50 km away. Watching it gradually loom ever closer is one of the real treats of a visit to the park.
The journey around the base of the mountain en route to the major visitor destinations such as Holy Camp or Ben Halls camping ground and picnic area is a striking feature ideally suited to both bicycle and car touring.
Coombing Park is a fully operational 7500-acre cattle station using organic, holistic farming methods, which promote the regeneration of native pastures and the preservation of Australian wildlife.Relax amid the peace and tranquility of grand surroundings. Enjoy the traditional hospitality and elegant accommodation.Breathe in the serenity, admire the expansive views and wander through extensive gardens and the nearby Australian bush or enjoy a relaxing picnic accompanied by the sounds of nearby Coombing Creek.
Located right alongside the internationally acclaimed Wellington Caves & Phosphate Mine, the Phosphate Mine is a completely restored underground mine. From the moment you put on a hard hat, you enter a new world at one of the State’s most intriguing tourist attractions. The mine not only features the workings of a World War 1 mine, but bone fragments and fossils from 300,000 years ago. Paleontologists from all over the world have been making pilgrimages to this cave since the 1930s and now you can too!
Victorian era mansion. Historic late 19thC home in suburban street of Parkes. Balmoral House – one of the oldest houses in Parkes, built from proceeds of the gold mining in the Parkes area, in the late 1800′s.
Duntryleague Golf Course is a championship 18 hole layout measuring 5,976 metres from the back markers with extensive plantings of European trees. Club house is outstanding example of grand Victorian era architecture. Located on Woodward Street, only minutes from the CBD of Orange and approximately 260 kilometres West of Sydney.
A monument to Lithgow’s industrial history. It was here that the first iron and the first steel in Australia were cast.
William Sandford established the blast furnace in 1886 and it continued production until 1928 when the entire industry was moved to Port Kembla.
The site has now been developed as a park around the remains of the pump house and the foundations of the furnace.
Binda Mill is a fully restored 1850s stone cottage, currently operating as a B&B in the Upper Lachlan Shire
The Gum Swamp is a nesting and breeding area and in drought conditions a refuge for the birds. Even in the midst of a drought the swamp is near full capacity with bird-life just as prolific as in non-drought times. Always open, the Bird Hide is nestled on the edge of Gum Swamp wetland sanctuary. From here you have wonderful viewing of the many species of birds (at least 158 species) and native fauna which use the area in the course of the year. Best viewing is at sunrise and sunset. The sanctuary located 4km south of Forbes is off the Newell Highway, turning right down a well sign-posted gravel road.
Opened in 1979, the multi award-winning Cowra Japanese Garden is a “must see” at any time of the year. The Garden’s designer, Ken Nakajima, created the Kaiyushiki (strolling) Garden to symbolise the Japanese landscape. The rocky hillside, manicured hedges, waterfalls and streams, and the two lakes provide a serene environment for a myriad of birdlife. Special features of the Garden include a Bonsho Bell, a traditional Edo Cottage, an authentic open air Tea House and a Bonsai House.
Imposing, public building, victorian, grand,
The Boorowa Hotel is a beautiful heritage building with a fine old ornate balcony overlooking the street.
The hotel is located in the main street of Boorowa near to all the activity. The town centre has been rejuvenated with gorgeous red rose gardens, heritage lighting and seating and wide streets.
The 2011 Blue Mountains Film Festival (formerly the Katoomba Short Film Festival) is now in its fourth year, and will be held at Scenic World, Katoomba on October 13, 14 and 15, set against the stunning backdrop of the Three Sisters and the Jameison Valley. Screenings will be held in the Scenic Cinema, wrapping up with an awards presentation on the final evening in the Skyway Restaurant. The festival is now open for submissions.
The National Motor Racing Museum’s mission is the conservation and preservation of material relevant to Australian motor racing history, and to enhance the understanding and significance of motorsport within Australia. There is a vast collection race vehicles in working order.
Today, Bathurst is synonymous with motorsport, being the site of the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit. It hosts the Bathurst 12 Hour motor race each February, the Bathurst Motor Festival every Easter, and the Bathurst 1000 motor race each October. During these times, the population swells with tourists. The circuit is a public road when not being used for racing and is a popular tourist attraction for visitors to the city. Bathurst has a long history of racing, beginning with motorcycle racing from 1911.[46] From 1931 to 1938, motorcycle racing was conducted at the Old Vale Circuit[47] before moving to the newly created Mount Panorama Circuit in 1938. On 16 April 1938, Mount Panorama attracted 20,000 spectators to its first race, The Australian Tourist Trophy and in 2006 the crowd figure reached 194,000 for the 3 day Bathurst 1000 event.
Remnants of a once grand 19thC mansion. Sadly, now only a shell remains after a fire. Located on outskirts of Bathurst.
Stunning formation of mature trees creating an arched canopy over the road in late spring/early summer. Current photos show early spring which is usually around mid September. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
The Courthouse (circa 1880) faces Russell Street and is Neo-Classical with an octagonal Renaissance dome. It was designed by colonial architect James Barnet and is superbly situated in the heart of the city.
Bathurst’s most distinguished public building, it is regarded by the National Trust as ‘one of Australia’s finest examples of Victorian public architecture’.
Building faces north.
Boulders in fields and along ridgeline.
rocks, boulders, large, stones, hills, views, scattered, random, Ridge running approx. N-S along with boulders nearby and sweeping valley views beyond. Ideal to shoot early am or late aftenoon. These shots taken late afternoon. Located near to Bathurst. Good access roads.
Williamsons Rd. 30kms from Bathurst on rd to Ophir. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Small Deco cinema in superb order in small town
Manildra Cinema in working order and regularly has showings. Found in a street of colonial era buildings in original order. Excellent location to recreate the ambience of late 1900′s or mid 20thC. Street is quiet. Easy access for production vehicles.
Relics from a WW2 airfield at Dubbo. Located in Dubbo. Dubbo has excellent facilities to support a large production including regular scheduled air services, plentiful accommodation, excellent restaurants.
Rockley is a superb example of quality 19thC architecture on a small town scale. Excellent churches, halls, shopfronts, hotel, homes; all true to period and very well conserved. Rockley is an ideal location for a period drama. Located in the Bathurst LGA.
Shops and offices in main street of Parkes. Street is part of the Newell Highway.
19thC stone hut surrounded by dense bush.
Located on Chesleigh Homestead near Sofala, approximately 3.5 hrs drive from Sydney CBD. Good location for a primitive early Australian setting or a fashion shoot. 7 riding horses available on property. Owners well experienced in handling horses. Accommodation also available on farm.
Set used for ABCTV Outback House series, Spectacular setting for a colonial era piece featuring pioneering settlers of the land.
This is the original set for the ABCTV series Outback House. Authentic recreation of farm buildings including homestead from the mid 19thC. Located near to Dubbo.
Period farmhouse set in spectacular grounds with award-winning gardens and a magnificent country home in the Upper Lachlan Shire.
