In short: The 12 unique photoshoot locations in Australia for 2026 on A Perfect Space are unusual places you won’t find in a typical location library, including Top Gun, a private aerodrome with a 1,200 m runway in Kooralbyn (QLD); Central, a laundromat in Ropes Crossing (NSW); Tatooine Plains, an underground dugout in White Cliffs (NSW); a restored 1935 Melbourne tram in Lilydale (VIC); and Medieval Magic, a 34-building heritage precinct in Eltham (VIC).
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Last updated 30 October 2026. Information from aperfectspace.com.
Some briefs don't want another lovely living room. They want a runway, a laundromat, a cave home or a medieval village. These are the locations that make audiences stop scrolling, and because they're one of a kind, there's only one booking calendar for each. Here are 12 unusual locations to shortlist now.
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- All 12 compared
- Unusual Shoot Locations Built for Something Else: Top Gun, Central, Spin Studio, Timeless Tramcar, Chapel 1863
- Remote and Otherworldly Shoot Locations: Tatooine Plains, Etoile, Dreamcatcher, Peak Chalet
- Storybook and Fantasy Shoot Locations: Medieval Magic, The Hobbit, Tinnie
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Unusual Shoot Locations Compared
| Location | Area | Theme | Look | Standout | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Gun | Kooralbyn, QLD | Built for something else | Working airfield | 1,200 m sealed runway | Stills, TVC, film, events |
| Central | Ropes Crossing, NSW | Built for something else | Retro-modern laundromat | Brand-new laundromat | Stills, TVC, film, events |
| Spin Studio | Collingwood, VIC | Built for something else | Industrial fitness studio | 35 movable spin bikes | Stills, TVC, film, events |
| Timeless Tramcar | Lilydale, VIC | Built for something else | Vintage tram | Restored 1935 W-Class tram | Stills, TVC, film, events |
| Chapel 1863 | Eddington, VIC | Built for something else | 1860s chapel | Heritage church, stained glass | Stills, TVC, film |
| Tatooine Plains | White Cliffs, NSW | Remote and otherworldly | Outback moonscape | Underground dugout | Stills, TVC, film, events |
| Etoile | Tenterfield, NSW | Remote and otherworldly | Starlit glamping | Milky Way views | Stills, TVC, film |
| Dreamcatcher | Warialda, NSW | Remote and otherworldly | Eco geo-dome retreat | Off-grid geo-domes | Stills, TVC, film |
| Peak Chalet | Hotham Heights, VIC | Remote and otherworldly | Alpine chalet | All-year alpine access | Stills, TVC, film |
| Medieval Magic | Eltham, VIC | Storybook and fantasy | Medieval village | 34 heritage buildings | Stills, TVC, film |
| The Hobbit | Charbon, NSW | Storybook and fantasy | Storybook countryside | Hobbit-style home | Stills, TVC, film, events |
| Tinnie | Maroubra, NSW | Storybook and fantasy | Aussie tiny home | Tiny home and Hills Hoist | Stills, TVC, film |
Unusual Shoot Locations Built for Something Else
An airfield, a laundromat, a spin studio, a tram and a chapel. Each was built for another purpose, and each gives you a set you couldn't build in a studio.
Top Gun, Kooralbyn QLD: Working airfield Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Top Gun for a real working aerodrome: a privately operated airfield with a single 1,200-metre sealed runway cutting through the rolling countryside of South East Queensland.
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Top Gun key facts
| Location | Kooralbyn, South East Queensland |
|---|---|
| Property type | Privately operated aerodrome (listed as Studio / Warehouse) |
| Standout feature | Single 1,200 m sealed runway |
| Setting | Tree-lined ridge lines, open paddocks and reflective water features |
| Crew | Equipped to accommodate large cast and crew |
| Logistics | On-site and street parking, toilets, long driveway, EV charger |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film, events |
Why hirers book Top Gun
- Scale you can't build: a genuine runway as the centrepiece of every frame.
- All-day drama: dawn mist, golden-hour ridge lines or full afternoon sun.
- Privacy: a private airfield with room for big crews.
Best for
Automotive and aviation TVCs, action and adventure film, fashion with scale, music videos.
Central, Ropes Crossing NSW: Retro-modern laundromat Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Central for a ready-made laundromat set: a brand-new self-service laundromat with washers and dryers lining the walls and movable folding tables to build your scene.
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Central key facts
| Location | Ropes Crossing, Western Sydney, NSW |
|---|---|
| Property type | Laundromat (listed as Studio / Warehouse) |
| Standout feature | Rows of washers and dryers as a ready-made backdrop |
| Space | Plenty of open space with movable folding tables |
| Logistics | On-site parking, catering, three-phase power |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film, events |
Why hirers book Central
- Instantly recognisable: washers and dryers give a strong, everyday look.
- Flexible floor: fold-away tables let you theme the set.
- Production power: three-phase power is listed.
Best for
Fashion and streetwear, music videos, retail and detergent TVCs, comedy and drama scenes.
Spin Studio, Collingwood VIC: Industrial fitness studio Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Spin Studio for a moody fitness space in inner Melbourne: an industrial-style spin studio, opened July 2025, with 35 movable bikes, multi-coloured lighting and black walls.
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Spin Studio key facts
| Location | Collingwood, Melbourne, VIC |
|---|---|
| Property type | Studio / warehouse, single storey |
| Ride Room | 35 spin bikes (all movable), multi-coloured lighting, black walls |
| Release Room | Smaller set in Monument tones, roller door to an enclosed two-car parking area |
| Facilities | Three toilets, two showers, an accessible shower and toilet, reception with a cobalt blue tiled desk |
| Availability | Weekdays 8am to 5pm outside class times; weekends from 11am |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film, events |
Why hirers book Spin Studio
- Two looks: a dark, immersive ride room and a softer secondary room.
- Blank canvas option: clear the bikes for an empty industrial floor.
- Easy load-in: roller door access from the enclosed parking.
Best for
Fitness and sportswear, performance and movement, fashion, moody conceptual work, activations.
Timeless Tramcar, Lilydale VIC: Vintage tram Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Timeless Tramcar for a one-off vintage set: a restored 1935 W-Class Melbourne tram on a two-acre historic property in the Yarra Valley, with covered decks that look like a tram stop.
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Timeless Tramcar key facts
| Location | Lilydale, Yarra Valley, VIC |
|---|---|
| Property type | Restored 1935 W-Class tram on a 2-acre property |
| Inside the tram | Two double bedrooms, lounge with TV and wifi, full kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning and heating |
| Outdoors | Three large covered decks, gas BBQ, gardens |
| Bonus sets | Two more cottages and an 1860s Victorian house on the property |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film, events |
Why hirers book Timeless Tramcar
- Truly unique: a real Melbourne tram fitted out as a living space.
- Period and modern: vintage charm with year-round comfort.
- More sets on site: cottages and a Victorian house nearby.
Best for
Period drama, lifestyle shoots, travel content, quirky TVCs and small events.
Chapel 1863, Eddington VIC: 1860s chapel Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Chapel 1863 for heritage atmosphere: a restored, heritage-listed church with a clear-span interior, stained-glass windows and a 90-tree olive grove outside.
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Chapel 1863 key facts
| Location | Eddington, VIC |
|---|---|
| Property type | Heritage-listed church (Victorian) |
| Inside | Clear-span interior for set builds or staging, stained-glass windows, supplemental lighting |
| Outside | Stucco sandstone exterior, downlighting, rustic long table, 90-tree olive grove, pasture |
| Rooms | 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms |
| Capacity | 1 to 10 |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film |
Why hirers book Chapel 1863
- Open floor: a clear-span interior gives full flexibility.
- Glowing light: stained glass casts a warm, atmospheric glow.
- Two settings: chapel interior plus olive grove and pasture.
Best for
Bridal and fashion editorials, period scenes, music videos, intimate stills and film.
Remote and Otherworldly Shoot Locations
Underground homes, starlit glamping, off-grid domes and an alpine chalet, for briefs that need to feel like another world.
Tatooine Plains, White Cliffs NSW: Outback moonscape Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Tatooine Plains for an otherworldly outback set: an underground dugout carved into a hill above the opal fields of White Cliffs, with white-painted rock arches and old mining tunnels.
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Tatooine Plains key facts
| Location | White Cliffs, outback NSW |
|---|---|
| Property type | Underground dugout home |
| Look | White-painted rock walls, natural archways, a mine-shaft skylight, 1970s kitchen, slate facade |
| Extras | Original mining tunnels on two levels with trace opal, an untouched dirt-floor room |
| Setting | Moonscape opal field, old mineshafts, tiny underground township |
| Rooms | 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom |
| Capacity | 11 to 20 |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film, events |
Why hirers book Tatooine Plains
- Looks like another planet: moonscape views across the outback plains.
- Natural light underground: an old mine shaft acts as a skylight.
- Authentic textures: raw rock tunnels in original condition.
Best for
Sci-fi and fantasy, desert fashion, adventure TVCs, music videos, documentary.
Etoile, Tenterfield NSW: Starlit glamping Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Etoile for night-sky shoots: a luxury glamping site in the high country below Mount Mackenzie, with uninterrupted views of the Milky Way.
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Etoile key facts
| Location | Tenterfield, NSW high country |
|---|---|
| Property type | Luxury glamping site with three tents |
| Standout feature | Star-filled skies and uninterrupted Milky Way views |
| Access | All-weather roads |
| Set-up | Seasonal, but can be set up and staged on 24 to 48 hours' notice |
| Capacity | 21 to 50 |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film |
Why hirers book Etoile
- Built for night skies: an ideal staging area for astro and night shoots.
- Short notice: staging possible within 24 to 48 hours.
- Remote but reachable: all-weather road access.
Best for
Night-sky and astro shoots, travel and outdoor brands, glamping content, film.
Dreamcatcher, Warialda NSW: Eco geo-dome retreat Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Dreamcatcher for off-grid eco luxury: two light-filled geo-domes in pristine northern NSW countryside, with an outdoor bath, plunge pool and endless outback night skies.
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Dreamcatcher key facts
| Location | Warialda, northern NSW |
|---|---|
| Property type | Farm / acreage with two geo-domes |
| Inside | Open plan living and kitchen, four-poster beds, ensuites, custom rustic timber furniture |
| Outside | Outdoor bath, plunge pool, rolling hills, outback night skies |
| Eco features | Eco-friendly septic system and off-the-grid power |
| Logistics | On-site parking and access, loading dock, air conditioning |
| Capacity | 21 to 50 |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film |
Why hirers book Dreamcatcher
- Unique architecture: geo-domes read instantly on camera.
- Total seclusion: miles from civilisation with unobstructed views.
- Sustainable story: off-grid power and eco design.
Best for
Wellness and eco brands, travel, fashion, lifestyle and film.
Peak Chalet, Hotham Heights VIC: Alpine chalet Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Peak Chalet for an alpine set with easy logistics: an architect-designed chalet on Skyline Terrace at Mt Hotham, with rare all-year vehicle access and panoramic snow views.
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Peak Chalet key facts
| Location | Hotham Heights, Mt Hotham, VIC |
|---|---|
| Property type | Architect-designed alpine chalet |
| Look | Metal and stone exterior, vaulted ceiling, stone-wrapped Miele kitchen, gas fireplace |
| Rooms | Four king bedrooms, each with ensuite |
| Views | Full-width covered terrace over Australia Drift and Avalanche Gully |
| Logistics | All-year vehicle access, double lock-up garage, heated drying cupboards, gear storage, near Hotham Airport and Dinner Plain |
| Exclusive | Listed exclusively with A Perfect Space |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film |
Why hirers book Peak Chalet
- Alpine drama: snow-capped outlooks from every level.
- Logistics solved: all-year vehicle access and storage for gear.
- Design-led: by one of Melbourne's top architecture studios.
Best for
Snow and winter campaigns, outdoor apparel, luxury travel, editorial and long-form content.
Storybook and Fantasy Shoot Locations
Medieval villages, hobbit homes and an Aussie tiny house, for worlds straight out of a storybook.
Medieval Magic, Eltham VIC: Medieval village Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Medieval Magic to step into another era: a 12-acre artists' precinct 24 km from Melbourne with 34 heritage-listed buildings, great halls, cloisters and courtyards.
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Medieval Magic key facts
| Location | Eltham, VIC, 24 km from Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Property type | Heritage arts precinct, 12 acres |
| Look | Medieval, French provincial and Gothic revival: mudbrick cottages, great halls, cloisters, courtyards |
| Track record | Coles Christmas campaigns, Married at First Sight, The Bachelor, Gnomes and the feature film Judy & Punch |
| Good to know | Book at least 7 days ahead; drones, smoke, artwork movement and catering need approval; productions supply power and manage waste |
| Capacity | 100+ |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film |
Why hirers book Medieval Magic
- A whole village: move between castle-like exteriors and European lanes without leaving site.
- Proven on screen: trusted by major productions.
- Supports heritage: hire revenue helps preserve the precinct.
Best for
Fantasy, historical drama, fashion editorials, music videos, TVCs and narrative film.
The Hobbit, Charbon NSW: Storybook countryside Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book The Hobbit for a storybook rural set: hobbit-inspired earth-sheltered accommodation with a round entrance, on about 104 secluded acres with bushland, mountain views and wildlife.
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The Hobbit key facts
| Location | Charbon, NSW |
|---|---|
| Property type | Farm / acreage, about 104 acres |
| Standout feature | Hobbit-inspired earth-sheltered home with round entrance |
| More sets | Rustic country accommodation, walking trails, communal fire pit, paddocks |
| Parking | Flat area for about 15 to 20 vehicles, plus accommodation parking |
| Stay on site | Shoot and stay available |
| Capacity | 100+ |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film, events |
Why hirers book The Hobbit
- Instantly recognisable: a round-door storybook home.
- Room for crew: parking for 15 to 20 vehicles.
- Base on location: shoot and stay for multi-day work.
Best for
Fantasy and children's content, editorial, lifestyle, commercials and small-scale film.
Tinnie, Maroubra NSW: Aussie tiny home Shoot Location
Scout’s verdict: Book Tinnie for a playful Aussie set by the beach: an outback-style shed converted into a tiny home in Maroubra, complete with an old-fashioned Hills Hoist in the garden.
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Tinnie key facts
| Location | Maroubra, Sydney, NSW |
|---|---|
| Property type | Converted shed tiny home |
| Standout feature | Classic Hills Hoist rotary clothesline in the garden |
| Facilities | Separate private bathroom, private side-gate access, wifi, disabled access |
| Good to know | On a flight path |
| Capacity | 21 to 50 |
| Uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film |
Why hirers book Tinnie
- Iconic Aussie detail: a Hills Hoist in the garden.
- Tiny home appeal: intriguing and creative living spaces.
- Accessible: disabled access and private side gate.
Best for
Fun photo shoots, TV ads, Aussie lifestyle stories, small film scenes.
Which Unusual Location Suits Your Brief?
- Automotive, aviation or action: Top Gun.
- Fashion, streetwear or music video: Central, Spin Studio, Tatooine Plains.
- Period drama: Timeless Tramcar, Chapel 1863, Medieval Magic.
- Sci-fi or fantasy: Tatooine Plains, The Hobbit, Medieval Magic.
- Night skies and wellness: Etoile, Dreamcatcher.
- Snow and winter: Peak Chalet.
- Shoot and stay: The Hobbit, Etoile, Dreamcatcher, Timeless Tramcar.
Search more by state: New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, or browse unique spaces and the newest listings.
Why Book Now
One-of-a-kind locations have one calendar. When a runway, a tram or a medieval village suits your brief, it probably suits someone else's too, and some, like Medieval Magic, need at least seven days' notice. Shortlist now and lock in your recce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find unusual shoot locations in Australia?
A Perfect Space lists unusual shoot locations across Australia, including Top Gun (an aerodrome in Kooralbyn, QLD), Central (a laundromat in Ropes Crossing, NSW), Tatooine Plains (an underground dugout in White Cliffs, NSW), Timeless Tramcar (a 1935 tram in Lilydale, VIC) and Medieval Magic (a heritage precinct in Eltham, VIC).
Can I hire an airstrip for a shoot in Australia?
Yes. Top Gun in Kooralbyn, South East Queensland, is a privately operated aerodrome with a single 1,200-metre sealed runway, listed on A Perfect Space for stills, TVC, film and events, and equipped for large cast and crew.
Can I hire a laundromat for a photoshoot or film?
Yes. Central in Ropes Crossing, NSW, is a brand-new self-service laundromat with washers and dryers, open space and movable folding tables, listed for stills, TVC, film and events.
Is there an outback or underground location for hire?
Yes. Tatooine Plains in White Cliffs, NSW, is an underground dugout with white-painted rock arches, a mine-shaft skylight and original mining tunnels overlooking the outback opal fields.
Which unusual locations have accommodation for crew?
The Hobbit in Charbon, NSW, offers shoot and stay. Timeless Tramcar has two double bedrooms, Peak Chalet has four ensuite king bedrooms, Etoile has three glamping tents and Dreamcatcher has two geo-domes.
How much does it cost to hire these locations?
Rates vary by location, hours and production type. Each listing on A Perfect Space shows its current published rate, and additional charges and loadings may apply.
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