Hollywood's favourite Australian hotspots
Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales © Baillie Lodges
From Hollywood's favourite Aussie vacation spots to our very own celebrity hometowns, Australia has more than a few destinations loved by the stars.
Bondi Icebergs, Sydney, New South Wales © Tourism Australia
Chris Hemsworth,
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island, New South Wales © Destination NSW
The Thor actor loves Lord Howe Island for its family-friendly aquatic activities – surfing, fishing and snorkelling.
Lord Howe Island, New South Wales © Destination NSW
"Lord Howe Island is one of the most sustainable destinations in the world with only a few hundred visitors allowed at any one time."
Chris
Hemsworth
Lord Howe Island, New South Wales © Destination NSW
The Fall Guy, Sydney
Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales © Tourism Australia
The stunt-packed movie was filmed in some of Sydney's most iconic locations. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge were shut down during production to allow for filming.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales © Destination NSW
Margot Robbie, the Gold Coast
SkyPoint, Gold Coast, Queensland
© Tourism Australia
Barbie star and Aussie actress Margot Robbie was raised in Queensland's Gold Coast. With beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, it's no wonder she loves to come back for a visit.
Burleigh, Gold Coast, Queensland
© Tourism Australia
Zac Efron, Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission
Efron has visited many Aussie destinations during his filming of Netflix's Down to Earth, and it seems Kangaroo Island is one of his favourites. He raved about swimming with dolphins and said simply, "What a gem of a place."
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
© Tourism Australia
Furiosa,
the Aussie outback
Broken Hill, New South Wales
© Destination NSW
A part of the Mad Max saga, Furiosa was filmed entirely in the state of New South Wales. The outback towns of Broken Hill and Silverton serve as the rugged backdrop for this action thriller.
Mad Max Museum, Silverton, New South Wales © Destination NSW
Discover your celeb-worthy Aussie vacation
Bondi Icebergs, Sydney, New South Wales © Destination NSW