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.
Bathurst Regional Council
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.
Bathurst Regional Council
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.
Bathurst Regional Council
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.
Bathurst Regional Council
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.
Bathurst Regional Council
