This article offers a quick overview of two movies: “Australia” from 2008 and “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” from 1999, discussing where these films were shot and who played key roles. You’ll find out more about the filming locations, the shooting dates, interesting facts, and behind-the-scenes information on both films.
Where it Filmed?
“Australia” (2008) was shot in various parts of the country itself. Filming took place in Darwin, Northern Territory; Roma and Bowen, Queensland; Camelot, Camden, New South Wales, and Carlton Hill, Kununurra, Western Australia. Its shooting dates spanned from April 30, 2007, to December 21, 2007.
On the other hand, “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” (1999) was shot primarily in Los Angeles, California. Notable scenes were filmed at the Blimp Hangars in Tustin; the San Marcos Pass, Route 154 near West Camino Cielo, northwest of Los Padres National Forest; ‘New York Street’ on the backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood, and Westward Beach, Malibu.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shea Adams | Carney Boy #3 |
| Eddie Baroo | Bull |
| Ray Barrett | Ramsden |
| Tony Barry | Sergeant Callahan |
| Damian Bradford | Constable #1 |
| Bryan Brown | King Carney |
| Tara Carpenter | Essential Services Woman |
| Rebecca Chatfield | Magarri’s Niece |
| Lillian Crombie | Bandy Legs |
| Max Cullen | Old Drunk |
| Essie Davis | Cath Carney |
| Arthur Dignam | Father Benedict |
| Michelle Dyzla | Hairdresser |
| Haidee Gaudry | Essential Services Woman |
| Sandy Gore | Gloria Carney |
| Terence Gregory | Mission Boy |
| David Gulpilil | King George |
| Jamie Gulpilil | Porter (Wharf) |
| Peter Gwynne | Lady Sarah’s Butler |
| Sean Hall | Soldier (At Government House) |
| Nigel Harbach | Carney Boy #4 |
| Joy Hilditch | Essential Services Woman |
| Matthew Hills | Flying Boat Steward |
| Jimmy Hong | Carney Manservant |
| Bill Hunter | Skipper (Qantas Sloop) |
| Jarwyn Irvin-Collins | Mission Boy |
| Hugh Jackman | Drover |
| Robert Jago | Military Police |
| John Jarratt | Sergeant |
| Eugene Kang | Waiter |
| Nicole Kidman | Lady Sarah Ashley |
| Jacek Koman | Ivan |
| Liam Lannigan | Mission Boy |
| Siena Larsson | Flying Boat Passenger Child |
| Nathan Lawson | Constable #2 |
| Cody Lea | Mission Boy |
| Jack Leech | Ball Guest |
| Charles Leung | Waiter |
| Jacob Linger | Evacuee Child |
| Mark Malabirr | Porter (Wharf) |
| John Martin | Ball Guest |
| Logan Mattingley | Mission Boy |
| Adam McMonigal | Darwin Policeman |
| Ben Mendelsohn | Captain Dutton |
| Dylan Minggun | Mission Boy |
| Nyalik Munungurr | Mission Boy |
| Patrick Mylott | Naval Officer |
| David Ngoombujarra | Magarri |
| Barry Otto | Administrator Allsop |
| Angus Pilakui | Goolaj |
| Mark Rathbone | Stockman |
| Garry Scott | Downtown Pub Patron |
| John Sheerin | Fireman |
| Bruce Spence | Dr. Barker |
| Jack Thompson | Kipling Flynn |
| Kerry Walker | Myrtle Allsop |
| Elaine Walker | Ball Guest |
| Brandon Walters | Nullah |
| John Walton | Carney Boy #2 |
| David Wenham | Neil Fletcher |
| Matthew Whittet | Brother Frank |
| Ursula Yovich | Daisy |
| Brendan Byrne | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Danielle Carey | Evacuee Mother (uncredited) |
| Will Gabriel | Drover / Guest / Waiter (uncredited) |
| Jedda | Drover’s Dog (uncredited) |
| Shaun R.L. King | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Bronte Larsson | Flying Boat Passenger Child 2 (uncredited) |
| Anton Monsted | Maitland Ashley (uncredited) |
| Brennan Muhoberac | Military Policeman (uncredited) |
| Harrison Norris | Crying Boy (uncredited) |
| Chris Polzot | Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Ben Ross | Injured Soldier (uncredited) |
| Derek Steen | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Schuyler Weiss | Man at Ball (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The ‘Secret Projects Room’ where Basil Exposition (Michael York) gives Austin Powers (Mike Myers) his time machine is actually one of the massive Blimp Hangars in Tustin, Orange County.
- The Tustin hangars built in 1942 during WWII are some of the largest wooden structures ever made, with the highest covered, open space anywhere.
- The scene that appears to be English countryside where Mustafa (Will Ferrell) chases them is in fact southern California, specifically the San Marcos Pass.
- The ‘Carnaby Street’ scene was actually filmed on the ‘New York Street’ at Universal Studios Hollywood, with Hollywood Hills visible in the background.
- Dr Evil’s island where Austin and Felicity Shagwell (Heather Graham) land is actually Westward Beach in Malibu.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
- Latitude: -12.4637333
- Longitude: 130.8444446
- Place ID: ChIJPwRZn_ygwCwRIHwkKqgXAgM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Darwin NT, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Location Name: Roma, Queensland, Australia
- Latitude: -26.5710799
- Longitude: 148.7856852
- Place ID: ChIJeXKxqYAkumsRAKQgf_HuAAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Roma QLD 4455, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Location Name: Bowen, Queensland, Australia
- Latitude: -20.0131947
- Longitude: 148.2468796
- Place ID: ChIJn3O84QSD12sR8IEgf_HuAAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bowen QLD 4805, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Location Name: Camelot, Camden, New South Wales, Australia
- Latitude: -34.0659551
- Longitude: 150.6935958
- Place ID: ChIJFUk7_ADxEmsRMDwzFmh9AQU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Camden NSW 2570, Australia
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
