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Movie Territory

The Northern Territory has provided the dramatic and inspirational backdrop for numerous films and television programs throughout the years.

Baz Luhrmann’s new epic feature Australia has Darwin buzzing with excitement. The film features the historic Stokes Hill Wharf and majestic harbour and brings Darwin’s forgotten war story to the international stage.

The Red Centre’s vast deserts and spectacular rock formations exemplify the magic and mystery of the outback. The dramatic panorama of the Red Centre, including Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park and Rainbow Valley, set the stage for memorable scenes in Priscilla Queen of the Desert and The Alice.

The untouched landscapes of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory’s Top End, were the location for adventure in Rogue and the classic film Crocodile Dundee.

Aboriginal films are gaining national and international recognition for their quality and innovation. The acclaimed films Ten Canoes and Yolngu Boy are set in the remote landscapes of Arnhem Land and share the fascinating culture of its indigenous people.

Let this feast of films inspire your travel plans and journey into the movie landscapes of the Northern Territory.

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Australia

AUSTRALIA

Baz Luhrmann's upcoming romance adventure epic

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Bush Mechanics

BUSH MECHANICS

Discover the ingenuity of indigenous mechanics in the outback 

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Crocodile Dundee

CROCODILE DUNDEE

The movie that put Australia on the world map

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Jedda

JEDDA

The first ever film to feature aboriginal people as the stars

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

PRISCILLA, QUEEN
OF THE DESERT

Proving that drag queens and the desert really do mix

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Rogue

ROGUE

Man versus beast in this big budget horror flick

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Ten Canoes

TEN CANOES

The first film made entirely in an Aboriginal language  

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The Alice

THE ALICE

Solar eclipse and murder mystery combine 

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We of the Never Never

WE OF THE NEVER
NEVER

The inspiring film of Jeanie Gunn's classic biography

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Yolngu Boy

YOLNGU BOY

A unique insight into Yolgnu culture and growing up in Arnhem Land 

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Movie landscapes

Nightcliff foreshore, Darwin

Darwin City
Darwin is the tropical capital city of the NT, and features a harbour views, a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and warm weather all year round.

Floodplain, Kakadu

Kakadu National Park
The billabongs, woodlands, sandstone escarpments and coastal beaches of Kakadu provide a plethora of scenic movie backdrops.

Aboriginal culture, Gove Peninsula

Arnhem Land
Arnhem Land is one of the last great unspoiled areas of the world, where the traditional Aboriginal cultures remain largely intact.

Canoeing in Katherine Gorge

Nitmiluk National Park
Home to the spectacular Katherine Gorge and 200,000 hectares of rugged landscapes, dramatic waterfalls and lush gorges.

Desert landscapes near Alice Springs

Alice Springs
The heart of Central Australia is comprised of cavernous gorges, desert landscapes and vibrant aboriginal communities.

Rim Walk, Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon
The dramatic red walls and sheltered valleys of this chasm 270 metres deep provide a multitude of locations for mystery and adventure.