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Broken Hill - A Movie Favourite

Broken Hill - A Movie Favourite

Broken Hill - A Movie Favourite

Despite its humble size, Broken Hill has played a significant role in the movie industry over the past decades.

It’s no surprise that many film lovers travel far and wide to visit the locations where their favourite movies were filmed. From the bustling streets of New York to the breathtaking landscape of New Zealand, there are countless movie locations around the world worth exploring. However, one place that many people might not have considered is Broken Hill, a small mining town in New South Wales, Australia. Let's visit some of the amazing movies that have been filmed in this unique location.

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Considered a classic in the dystopian genre, Mad Max 2 tells the story of a man called Max and his attempts at survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Broken Hill provided the perfect setting for this movie as its surrounding landscapes closely resemble a barren wasteland. You can still visit the location where the final chase scene was filmed, which features some of the movie’s iconic vehicles including the battered tanker truck.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

For a more lighthearted movie experience, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a great choice. This comedy-drama follows the journey of three drag queens as they travel across the Australian outback in a bus named Priscilla. This movie gained a cult following thanks to its celebration of diversity and acceptance. Broken Hill served as an important filming location as it captures the essence of remote land. You can go and visit the Palace Hotel, which is portrayed as a key location in the movie. Many of Broken Hill's landmarks are visible in the movie, including the Super Pit, which was used as a filming location for the movie's final scene.

Razorback

If you’re looking for a classic Australian horror movie, Razorback is a great option. This film tells the story of a giant pig terrorizing an Australian outback town. Based on a novel of the same name, Razorback was filmed in Broken Hill and its surrounding areas. The town’s unique landscapes provided the perfect setting for this horror flick.

Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds is a comedy-drama set in the 1960s Sydney gangster scene. Broken Hill stands in as the location of the movie's small outback town. Through most of “Dirty Deeds”, the town is depicted as bleak and unwelcoming, as the characters go through a series of trials and tribulations. The town's unique buildings and architecture make it look out of place and otherworldly.

Broken Hill might seem like an unlikely setting for the movies, but it’s unique characteristics have made it a go-to location for filmmakers, especially Australian ones. With a vast outback landscape and a rich mining history, Broken Hill provides a window into the Australian landscape, showing the beauty yet harshness of the country. It might not sound glamorous, but Broken Hill has been in the limelight since the early days of Australian cinema and continues to be a favourite location among filmmakers from around the world. If you're interested in visiting Broken Hill and the locations of these movies, make sure you’ve got your camera ready!

Broken Hill Map   

Latitude:

-31.953794

Longitude:

141.4450762



05 Jan 2017

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In 1844 explorer Charles Sturt noted the unique shape of the hill and referred to it as a Broken Hill.


Prior to the arrival of Europeans the Wiljali First Nation People had inhabited the area for about 40,000 years. Lack of reliable water meant they were itinerant rather than permanent residents.


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