Netflix’s new Australian Western seriesTerritoryis finally out, and here are all of the show’s known filming locations explained.Territoryis a major show from the streaming service, with it being Netflix’s biggest Australian production yet. The epic Western transports audiences to the Australian wilderness, with it showing off various locales that can be found within the country. Due to much ofTerritorybeing filmed on location in Australia, the Netflix series has a lot of filming locations, andhere is a breakdown of each one that is known and what it stands for.
Territoryhas been referred to as an AustralianSuccessionset in the Western genre, with the seriesfollowing the Lawson familyas they fight over who will be the next head of the world’s largest cattle station, Marianne Station. The familial rivalry quickly escalates into something much more dangerous, as thecast ofTerritoryrealizes that mobsters, major corporations, and a murder scheme have all become part of the fight over who will take over.Territoryhas been critically acclaimed since its release of Netflix, with many fans wondering where the show was actually filmed.
Tipperary Station
Marianne Station
Tipperary Station is a massive real-world cattle station that is located in the Northern Territory, with it being prominently featured inthe Netflix seriesTerritory. The station was first established in 1914, with it growing over its 110 year existence into the massive station that is still operating today. The massive facility features 72 paddocks that are each around 30 kilometers (7,413 acres), highlighting the massive scale of the location.
Territory Official Trailer
The official trailer for Territory released by Netflix.
InTerritory,Tipperary Station stood in for the fictional Marianne Stationthat serves as the main setting of the show. Tipperary Station was transformed into the cattle business that the Lawson dynasty has run for generations, with most of the buildings and infrastructure being seen at the real-life station. As it turns out, many of the employees who work at Tipperary Station acted as extras inTerritory, highlighting how closely Netflix worked with the facility (IF Magazine).
Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory Wilderness
Kakadu National Park is another location that was prominently featured inTerritory, with the locale being located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The World Heritage Site is known for its beautiful landscapes and wildlife, making it a perfect match for an Australian Western series likeTerritory.
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Many scenes inTerritorytake place in unspecified plots of wilderness in the Northern Territory, with many of these being filmed at Kakadu National Park. The series got special permissions from the Traditional Owners of Kakadu National Park in order to bring production there, with many of the show’s most memorable scenes most likely being filmed in the national park.
Mallala, Adelaide Plains
Various Locations
The town of Mallala and the nearby Adelaide Plains were also used as filming locations for Netflix’sTerritory, with a variety of settings within these locations being used. Adelaide Studios, a production facility forprojects like Netflix’sTerritory, was used for various indoor sequences as well as being utilized for post-production purposes (viaWe Are SA).Territory’s towns and buildings used locations from Mallala and the surrounding Adelaide Plains area in order to bring its world to life, with much of the Netflix show being thanks to these locations (viaGreater SA).
Darwin, Northern Territory
The city of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia was another location that was prominently featured inTerritory.Darwin is the capital city of Northern Australia, with it being one of the most recognizable cities in the country. It has not been specified exactly which locations used the locales and buildings of Darwin, although viewers from the area may recognize some buildings and other locations throughout the show.
Outback, South Australia
The final filming location that has been revealed for Netflix’sTerritoryis the Outback in South Australia. The Outback is one of the largest and most well-known areas of wilderness in the world, so whenTerritoryneeded to film the Australian wilderness, it made sense to go here. While watchingTerritory, it is difficult to tell exactly what scenes were filmed in the Outback and what scenes were filmed in Kakadu National Park. However, it is clear that the world ofTerritorywouldn’t be the same without the Outback and South Australia as a whole.
Sources: IF Magazine, Greater SA, We Are SA
Territory
Cast
Set against the backdrop of the world’s largest cattle station, this drama follows the intense generational conflict that ensues when a clear heir is absent. As rival factions compete for control, the series examines themes of legacy, power, and the struggle for dominance over the land’s future.
