The perfect backdrop for your brand
Welcome to Goodjinburra Forest – A Unique Location for Film, Photography & Storytelling
Nestled on 150 acres of secluded land and connected to an expansive network of pristine national parks, Goodjinburra Forest offers a truly unique setting for your next photoshoot or film project. Surrounded by nature, the site boasts a stunning combination of lush rainforest, hidden dams, and breathtaking Pacific Ocean vista views. Although the estate spans a vast area, its seamless integration with expansive natural reserves makes it feel much larger, offering an unmatched sense of space and freedom.
Whether you're seeking a natural amphitheatre with a rainforest backdrop or the rugged terrain of 4WD bush driving, our location provides diverse landscapes and peaceful seclusion to bring your creative vision to life.
Make Your Vision Come to Life at Goodjingburra Forest
At Goodjingburra Forest, our location offers more than just a backdrop—it provides a dynamic stage for storytelling.
Whether you're working on a film, a photo campaign, or a commercial, the versatile natural settings here empower you to craft visuals that captivate your audience and elevate your project.
With endless possibilities to capture not only stunning visuals but also the authentic sounds of nature and vibrant wildlife, the forest can enhance your project, offering immense potential for immersive and powerful storytelling.
Who we are
At Goodjingburra Forest, we’re passionate about preserving and showcasing the beauty of the natural world. Our vast, nature-rich landscape features diverse ecosystems, ranging from lush rainforest to open sclerophyll forests. Home to an abundance of native flora and fauna, it offers a truly immersive natural setting for photoshoots and film productions. Protected under a conservation agreement, the land reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
We believe in offering a space where creativity can flourish while respecting and preserving the natural world. If your brand shares a passion for the environment and sustainability, Goodjingburra Forest is the perfect backdrop to bring your vision to life.
Facilities & Natural Features
We understand the importance of convenience during shoots, which is why Goodjinburra Forest provides reliable power access at various points across the site. This ensures that your production needs are supported, regardless of where your creative vision takes you.
The landscape holds hidden treasures, including a rustic shack and a natural amphitheatre, while meandering creeks and numerous gullies with small to medium-sized rocky waterfalls add depth and movement to your shots. Dry ridgelines scattered with xanthorrhoea and basket grass contrast with the lush greenery below, while the distinctive call of the marbled frog-mouth, a sound that occasionally echoes through the forest after dark, adds an atmospheric element to your production.
Additional features, such as the air-conditioned shipping container office, rustic workshop, accommodation shed, or even the old bulldozer, could also serve as unique elements in your production setting—ask us for more details on how these spaces can be incorporated into your project.
For your convenience, we offer secure parking and access for crew vehicles and equipment trucks, ensuring smooth logistics throughout your shoot. We also provide extended hours and availability for night shoots, depending on production needs. The secluded setting allows your team to work without distractions in an environment that feels truly removed from the outside world. With its versatility, Goodjinburra Forest can be adapted to suit a variety of creative needs, making it an ideal setting for projects of all kinds.
Location & Access
Goodjinburra Forest offers a truly secluded experience, accessible via a 1.5km private driveway with 4WD access only. The rugged terrain adds an adventurous element to any project, with winding tracks providing access to key locations across the landscape.
Production teams should be prepared for variable terrain and ensure their vehicles are suitable for accessing different areas of the property, depending on size, load, and driver capability.
With a convenient location just 35 minutes from Coolangatta Airport, 15 minutes from Murwillumbah, 40 minutes to the heart of Byron Bay, and under an hour to Village Roadshow Studios, Goodjinburra Forest offers easy access for production companies. Its proximity to key hubs ensures a seamless experience for crews while providing a secluded, nature-rich setting for filming.
Where Production Meets Proximity
It all begins with an idea.
Where imagination meets nature—Goodjinburra Forest is the space where your ideas take shape and come to life.
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Book Your Shoot or Film Location
Ready to bring your creative vision to life at Goodjinburra Forest? We're excited to host your photoshoot or film production.
Please fill out the contact form below to inquire about availability, rates, or specific location details. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to help make your project a success.