Location 01Walkabout Creek Hotel (formerly Federal Hotel)
Queensland, McKinlay, Australia Free to see
Filmed here: Walkabout Creek Bar and hotel arrival scenes
The Walkabout Creek Bar scenes and the hotel arrival moments were filmed here in the small Queensland town of McKinlay. The Federal Hotel was renamed the Walkabout Creek Hotel after the film's success and keeps original movie props on display, including the bar itself. It remains an active pub and caravan park, open for drinks and overnight stays. McKinlay sits in remote northwest Queensland, so most visitors arrive by road as part of a longer outback drive. It is one of the few film locations here you can sleep at.
Location 02Ubirr Rock Art Site
Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park, Australia Free to see
Filmed here: Mick points out 'This is my backyard' scene
Ubirr in Kakadu National Park is where Mick delivers the famous line 'This is my backyard' while showing Sue the view. The site is known for its ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries and a climb with sweeping overlooks of the surrounding floodplains, available seasonally. Access is public as part of Kakadu, with national park entry fees applying. The site sits near the eastern edge of the park and is typically reached by road from Jabiru. Arrive early or late in the day for the best light on the views.
Location 03Gunlom Falls (UDP Falls)
Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park, Australia Free to see
Filmed here: Bush camping and swimming hole scenes including goanna cooking
Gunlom Falls stood in for the bush camping and swimming hole sequences, including the memorable goanna cooking scene. The falls lie in the southern part of Kakadu National Park, reachable by 4WD or on foot depending on conditions. Visitors can swim in the dry season, though national park fees apply. The location pairs a natural plunge pool with a steep climb to rock pools above the falls, making it one of the more rewarding stops for travelers retracing the film. Check seasonal access before setting out.
Location 04Nourlangie (Burrungui)
Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park, Australia Free to see
Filmed here: First night in the bush and shaving scene with billabong
The first night in the bush and the shaving scene beside the billabong were shot around Nourlangie, one of Kakadu's premier rock art sites. Walking tracks wind past shelters decorated with Aboriginal paintings, some of them thousands of years old. Entry to the national park is required. Nourlangie is easily combined with nearby Anbangbang Billabong, which also appears in the film, on a single visit. A viewing platform looks out toward the Arnhem Land escarpment, scenery that gives a strong sense of the landscape Mick called home.
Location 05Plaza Hotel
New York, New York City, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Mick Dundee's hotel arrival and stay scenes
Mick Dundee's chaotic arrival and stay in New York were filmed at the Plaza, the storied luxury hotel beside Central Park. The lobby is accessible to the public and the building is a designated historic landmark, so even non-guests can step inside and recognize the grand surroundings. It sits on Fifth Avenue at the southern edge of Central Park, within easy walking distance of other filming locations in Midtown. A quick visit fits neatly into any Manhattan itinerary.
Location 067B Horseshoe Bar (formerly Vazac's)
New York, New York City, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Bar scene where Mick meets the 'sheila' (transvestite)
The East Village's 7B Horseshoe Bar, known as Vazac's at the time of filming, hosted the scene where Mick meets the 'sheila' and learns a lesson about New York. The bar is still operating near Tompkins Square Park and retains its horseshoe-shaped wooden bar and old tavern character. It remains a neighborhood drinking spot rather than a tourist attraction, which is part of its appeal for film fans. Visitors can simply walk in during opening hours, order a drink and stand roughly where the scene played out.
Location 07Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York City, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Skyline viewing scene with Sue and Mick
The skyline viewing scene with Sue and Mick takes in the plaza at Rockefeller Center, one of Midtown's most recognizable open spaces. The plaza is fully public, with the famous seasonal rink and surrounding art deco towers. For a view closer to what Mick and Sue admired, the Top of the Rock observation deck sits nearby on the same complex. Its location makes it simple to combine with the Plaza Hotel and other Midtown filming spots in a single afternoon of walking.
Location 08Newark Liberty International Airport
New Jersey, Newark, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Arrival in New York area scenes
The arrival-in-New York scenes were shot at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey rather than at a Manhattan airfield. As an active international airport, its public terminals are freely accessible to travelers, which makes this one of the easiest locations on the list for anyone flying into the region. Film fans arriving here can note the irony of touching down where Mick did. There is no dedicated film exhibit, so it is a quick nod rather than a destination in itself.
Location 09Girraween Lagoon
Northern Territory, Darwin, Australia Free to see
Filmed here: Crocodile attack scene on Sue
The crocodile attack on Sue was filmed at Girraween Lagoon near Darwin, not in Kakadu. The sequence used a mechanical crocodile, a detail that has become part of the film's lore. The lagoon lies close to Darwin and access is public, though visitors should check local access conditions and heed crocodile warnings, which are a serious matter in the Northern Territory. Do not swim here. The site suits travelers with a hire car exploring the Darwin area rather than those sticking to Kakadu.
Location 10Anbangbang Billabong
Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park, Australia Free to see
Filmed here: Bush scenes near Nourlangie
Anbangbang Billabong appears in bush scenes near Nourlangie, sitting a short walk from the rock art site whose name it shares. It is part of Kakadu National Park, with walking tracks and rock art nearby, and national park entry applies. The billabong walk is flat and relatively short, making it accessible to most visitors, and the area attracts birdlife, especially in the dryer months. It rounds out a Nourlangie visit nicely and requires no extra driving once you are in that section of the park.
