Australian Survivor heads to Cloncurry
Season 6 to film in Queensland -but abandons islands to head inland.
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Australian Survivor is headed to Queensland -but moves inland to Cloncurry rather than an island setting.
The 10 series has attracted $3.9 million in funding from the Morrison Government’s Location Incentive Program.
Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the production is expected to inject more than $29 million into regional Australia.
“Australian Survivor was one of the many world–renowned productions jeopardised by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why we are pleased to provide $3.9 million to get the series back on our screens in 2021,” Minister Fletcher said.
“Local production of the show’s sixth season will support businesses in regional Queensland and create 150 employment opportunities for local crew, providing a major boost to the Australian economy.”
Beverley McGarvey, Chief Content Officer and EVP of ViacomCBS Australia & New Zealand, said: “Rich in history, the town with a heart of gold has a lot to offer and we are thrilled we will be able to showcase Cloncurry and all its natural beauty. With thanks to the Australian Government’s Location Incentive Program, we look forward to working with the local community to bring Australian Survivor to life.”
Endemol Shine Australia CEO, Peter Newman said, “We are delighted to be bringing Survivor home onto Australian soil with the help of the Australian Government’s Location Incentive Program. We look forward to working with the local community of Cloncurry to bring their unique and stunning landscape to Australian and international audiences. This is an exciting new chapter for the Australian format.”
The production will also work with training institutions, including the Australian Film, Television and Radio School to provide mentorships for emerging talent.
Cloncurry was a hot spot on Burke and Wills’ inland expedition back in 1861, the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor’s service and is situated next door to ghost town Mary Kathleen. 10 notes the landscape includes iconic red dirt, towering rock formations and spectacular fresh water dams.
The Location Incentive is available for “footloose productions,” defined as those that would not be expected to film in Australia in the absence of funding support.
Filming is due to begin in coming months and will screen later this year.
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Guessing Burke and Wills may be a given for tribe names then.
Totally logical and a smart move. I’m very pleased the production has been recognised with funding.
So will they be able to have the camps on a ‘beach’ setting if its inland?
A potential location for US Survivor as well?
Interesting but how different will it seem to I’m a celebrity get me out here but real people
So glad Australian Survivor got a place to film. Can’t wait to watch.
Is this the same location as Survivor Outback?
Seems to be further west this season, so not the same location. Would be cool if it was though!
No, the US version filmed just inland about halfway between Cairns and Townsville.
Will be a great change from the tropical island focus of this and the US in recent seasons. So w of the best US seasons happened away from islands.
Wow! This really is a curveball! I hope it works out for them!
So it will be similar to what the US version did in their second season when they went to Australia. It wasn’t on an island then.
This will be great to watch I think.