This article will delve into the filming locations of the 1980s action-comedy flick Crocodile Dundee. If you have never heard of the mythical outback Australian Mick “Crocodile” Dundee, then you are missing out on some classic content right there. The movie industry is a demanding type of business that requires all the facets to be spot on. Be it the cast, screenplay, or the backdrop where the film is set. There is no denying the fact that the filming location is one of the most vital aspects of an ideal smash hit project. The perfect location provides a visual uplift as well as engages with the audience. The world was first introduced to Mick Dundee in September 1986 as the film Crocodile Dundee hit the theatres.
The creators never intended upon making a big move with the film. Instead, it was a low-budget film meant mainly for the mainstream American audience. But on the flip side, Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski starred Crocodile Dundee soon became a global phenomenon. The film revolved around the legendary bushie Mick who supposedly lost a let to a crocodile in an encounter. This is followed by the love story of Mick and feature writer Sue Charlton. Besides some great performances by the main leads, the other thing that stole the show was the stunning filming locations. That’s the very subject matter that the subsequent sections will reflect as we will discuss where Crocodile Dundee was filmed.
Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee
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Where was Crocodile Dundee filmed?
Australia
It is a lesser-known fact that Crocodile Dundee has been filmed at various locations throughout Australia and the city of New York. Not 2, not 3, not even 10 but a total of 24 different locations. To begin with, let’s start with the rough-and-tumble Walkabout Creek Inn. Crocodile Dundee’s Inn was none other than The Federal Hotel in Queensland. After the film became a smash hit, the name of the hotel was changed to be Walkabout Creek Inn. The next one on the list is the Kakadu National Park in Australia. In the movie, we see Mick and Sue venturing out to find a precise site for an attack that’s where the scene was filmed. The park provided a perfect backdrop with its beautiful scenery and crocodiles.
The Federal Hotel ( Walkabout Creek Inn) in Queensland Australia
Manhattan, USA
You must remember The Plaza hotel Fifth avenue at 59th street from the film. It is situated in Manhattan at the southeast corner of Central Park. The hotel served as the residence of Mick Dundee from the 1986’s action comedy film series. Next is the 7B Horseshoe Bar, where mick finds out that Sheila is a guy. The bar in the film was given the false facade by the Vazac’s Bar. This bar in 108 Avenue B, East Village, Manhattan was also renamed owing to the film’s fame and popularity. The finale, however is set in several locations that include the Central Park and Columbus Circle Subway in Manhattan. Sue chases Mick down from the Plaza to the Subway after she changes her mind.
“That’s not a knife THAT’s a knife”. Mick Dundee delivered this famous dialogue from the film Crocodile Dundee, standing onto the Chambers Street Subway Station in Manhattan. You must remember one of those scenes where the crowd gathers to watch Mick doing some tricks on the fleeing bag snatcher. It has been filmed in front of the Astor Place Hairstylists in East Village Manhattan. The origins of the Barbershop date back to 1947 and are still very much active. The list does not cease here and goes on further as Cortlandt Alley, Tomkin’s Square, Greenwich Village, Newark Liberty International Airport, and a few others.
7B Horseshoe Bar in East Village New York
More About the Crocodile Dundee
Being a film whose backdrop was set at such beautiful locations, it should not come as a surprise if I say that Crocodile Dundee grossed $300 million against a budget of just $7 million. The actor Paul Hogan who played Mick Dundee as well, rose to fame overnight and became the face of Australia in no time. Besides Paul, the other things that became popular were the places that were selected for the shoot. Furthermore, it was even said that Mick Dundee changed the face of tourism in Australia. Australian tourism has witnessed a sheer rise since the release of the film, and they owe it to Paul for bringing the Northern Territory outback region to international prominence.
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