Filming and photography locations at Centennial Parklands
Centennial Parklands offers a wide range of filming and photography locations, including pine forests, rolling fields, ponds, formal gardens and bushland.
The parklands also features an athletics track and stadium, a public golf course with one of the largest driving ranges in the Southern Hemisphere, and equestrian grounds.
With so many settings available, there is something to suit almost any production. While we will try to accommodate your preferred location, we may suggest alternative sites to protect popular areas from overuse.
Learn more about our popular filming and photography locations
Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of the city and lose yourself in the woodlands and grasslands of Centennial Park.
Centennial Park's formal gardens are stunning, seasonally changing landscapes showcasing native and exotic plants in a picturesque setting.
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Centennial Parklands has around 26 hectares of ponds and waterways.
Busbys Pond
Busbys Pond is one of the most picturesque ponds in the parklands. Its reed-lined shoreline, small beaches and large nesting islands provide important habitat for waterbirds.
Duck Pond
Duck Pond is home to a wide variety of birdlife and is a popular destination for birdwatching. The Wetlands Interpretive Maze is located on the northern side of the pond.
Casting Pond
Fly Casting Pond features reed beds and a small jetty, making it a peaceful place to stop and enjoy the surroundings.
Kensington Pond
Kensington Pond provides valuable habitat for native plants and wildlife.
Lily Pond
The islands within Lily Pond provide habitat for black swans and Australian purple swamphens. The pond also supports a range of aquatic invertebrates, including dragonfly nymphs and water boatmen.
Model Yacht Pond
Model Yacht Pond takes its name from the model yacht sailing that was popular here during the 1920s. While model yachts are no longer permitted, the pond remains a popular habitat for black swans and ducks.
Musgrave Pond
Located on the eastern side of Centennial Park, Musgrave Pond receives water flowing from suburbs surrounding Queens Park. Birdwatchers have recorded species including royal spoonbills and white-faced herons.
One More Shot Pond
One More Shot Pond is named after one of the 31 statues that once stood throughout the park — a larger-than-life hunter accompanied by a dog.
Randwick Pond
Located near the Randwick Gates, Randwick Pond is fed by water flowing from Duck Pond. It provides habitat for a range of bird species, including the Australian purple swamphen.
Willow Pond
Willow Pond sits between Dickens Drive and Grand Drive. It is a popular spot for black cormorants, which can often be seen drying their wings. The Centennial Park Labyrinth is located nearby.
Centennial Parklands offers several roadway and track locations.
Grand Drive
Grand Drive is the main road that circles Centennial Park. Originally designed for horses and carriages, it is now used by motorists, cyclists and horse riders. As Sydney’s first public suburban drive, it remains one of the park’s most recognisable features.
Loch Avenue South and Musgrave Avenue
Loch Avenue South and Musgrave Avenue can be closed for approved film shoots. Located on the eastern side of Centennial Park, Musgrave Avenue includes a smaller access gate for pedestrians and cyclists.
Snake Bank
Located beside Busbys Pond, Snake Bank features a palm-lined road with views across the water. Its distinctive landscape creates an almost tropical setting and has made it a popular location for television commercials.
Filmmakers and photographers have access to more than 120 fields, tracks, courts and surfaces.