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TROPIC • SOUND & SCREEN

Film friendly

MOVIE GUIDE
A new film location guide
showcases the Far North’s
picturesque potential.
Words: Renee Cluff

Cairns Regional Council is making it
even easier for movie-makers to scout
locations ahead of the opening of a
state-of-the-art film and TV studio
complex in the city mid-year.
While Far North Queensland is already
renowned for its stunning on-screen
locations, the guide features everything
from red outback spots, to reef, 1
rainforest, industrial and city locations.
A collaboration between Council and
Screen Queensland, the 250-page digital
guide aims to attract screen productions
to the region.
“The Location: Cairns film guide gives
a taste of the unparalleled quality and
variety of landscapes, infrastructure
and amenities in our region,”
Cr Terry James said.
“Within a few hours of the Cairns Airport, 2
you can find rainforests, picture postcard
beaches, rolling green hills, industrial A Netflix family documentary,
estates, scenes of suburbia or a dystopian Puff: Wonders of the Reef
looking ghost town. is among the most recent
“As well as our incredible locations, our productions to be filmed in Far
region boasts a vibrant and talented pool North Queensland. 3
of local creatives, filmmakers, location
scouts and technically-skilled people.” 1. Almaden
You can find the guide on the MORE: cairns.qld.gov.au 2. Double Isand cave
3. Mount Bartle Frere jungle
Council’s website.

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