Why ballarat and hepburn
The Ballarat Hepburn region lies within a gently undulating section of the central Victorian midland plains in south eastern Australia, within one to two hours from the state capital of Melbourne.
Ararat
The Ararat region encompasses a rich blend of diversity with the craggy granite peaks of Mount Langi Ghiran, scenic rolling farms and bushland and a thriving tourism and business industry. Just two hours from the State capital of Melbourne and 90 minutes to the coast, Ararat is central to all the features of the scenic west of the State of Victoria.
Ararat
Lake Bolac
Willaura
Ballarat
Ballarat is Victoria's second largest regional centre, with a cosmopolitan lifestyle mixed with the charm and heritage of the gold rush era. Meanwhile, you could be forgiven for thinking you are entering a provincial city somewhere in Europe as you enter Ballarat's Sturt Street, with its wide streetscape and centre strip showcasing beautiful floral bedding displays, statues and rotundas. Nestled in an area of natural beauty with heritage buildings and streetscapes that reflect a bygone era.
Ballarat
Buninyong
Learmonth
Daylesford/Hepburn
Hepburn Shire features a range of beautiful villages, historic buildings (including many Swiss Italian), gardens, forests and magnificent scenery. Mineral water, gold heritage, farms and historic street scapes unsurpassed in Australia. We have a fast track one stop shop process for considering applications to film in our Shire. We are film friendly and only 90 minutes from Melbourne.
Clunes
Creswick
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs
Trentham
Moorabool
An attractive mix of open spaces, friendly towns, picturesque villages, orchards, intriguing and differing natural environments and breathtaking panoramic views, Moorabool offers community celebrations and events throughout the year, recreational pursuits such as rock climbing, bushwalking and galleries and a diverse range of period locations, modern townships, urban developments, quirky corners, grand vistas, deep forests, volcanic gorges and rugged territory.
Bacchus Marsh
Ballan
Blackwood
Northern Grampians
Northern Grampians Shire is home to the majestic Grampians National Park featuring tough Australian scrub, green ferny forests, enchanting waterways and striking rock faces. The mystical aboriginal culture of the region is also prominent, with many landmarks and artefacts. If it's heritage you're looking for, the town of St Arnaud has a traditional heritage main street, with verandahs and many original fittings. You'll find traditional corner pubs, 150-year old houses and the oldest woolshed in Victoria.
Glenorchy
Great Western
Halls Gap
Marnoo
Navarre
St Arnaud
Stawell
Stuart Mill
Pyrenees
The Pyrenees region boasts a beautiful natural environment that today protects a strong gold history dating back to the 1800's. Old barns, shearing quarters, historic homesteads and pastoral landscapes reflect the regions past. Today however, highlighted against the Pyrenees mountain range as their backdrop, vineyards are the agricultural feature of this stunning region.
Avoca
Beaufort
Lexton
Locations liaison
Use Film Ballarat Hepburn & Beyond's local knowledge as your starting point for filming here. We can assist in scouting for specific locations, gaining approvals, and finding facilities, expertise, accommodation, catering and transport. You'll discover everything you need on our comprehensive list of industry contacts... Contact our Locations team
Film friendly
'Film friendly' is not just a cliché here. Filming activities are backed by strong community support and six enthusiastic local councils - giving you access to locations, permit approval and competitive location fees. We also assist with local travel, accommodation and logistical support... Contact our Locations team
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