Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) Then and Now Hanging Rock Locations

[@GordanNia]

I went through "that hole", too... in the fall of 1989 when I first watched the movie. Magic happened to me, nothing was the same, I was mesmerized by that movie for weeks. I have become a film buff, especially when it comes to Peter Weir films. Even today, I often watch that film and return to that magical adolescent feeling of detachment in my imagination, and I also often fantasize that by some miracle I will come to Australia and walk like you through Hanging Rocks. But life is too short, and Croatia is too far... Thank you for bringing that magic closer to us dreamers with this documentary! ;)

[@DeidreL9]

I walked through that hole when the film first came out. It’s sustained me through many seasons of my life❤️

[@mateuszkowalczyk891]

i went through the same hole :) some time ago i showed this movie to my GF and she loved it!! cheers from Poland!

[@lilyrose4191]

@@mateuszkowalczyk891 It's a great movie and a stunning location! Greetings from Australia. ☀

[@lilyrose4191]

@@DeidreL9

[@lilyrose4191]

One day I'd like to see Croatia ... but, yes, so far away ... 🥲 You would love the actual location, it is beautiful and spooky at the same time. The granite has such an energy there and sometimes the sound of the wind, moving around the rocks and through the sighing trees, it sounds like faraway voices. No wonder it inspired the author. Away from people, the place is timeless. 🏞 Blessings to you, from summer in Australia. ☀

[@GeorginaAnderson-nb8it]

This was really entertaining and informative, and the guys carrying their Coles bag on their exploration really made me laugh for some reason! Quintessentially Australian and I love it!

[@mattrich7998]

"Look at this rock, it's just kind of hanging there"....wonderful quote from the old ladies vising the actual place of Hanging Rock.

[@Pana79]

Paul's face while they are marvelling at the rock that "can just squish you"....... LOLOLOLOLOOLOL :`-D :`-D :`-D

[@westaussie965]

Didn’t sound old😉

[@turonbrumby6731]

10 /10 best visit of hanging rock ive seen

[@charlestims1851]

The "Picnic at Hanging Rock" [1975 film] was one of the best movies I have ever seen - mysterious, thrilling, but also poetic, tender..... And, of course, with a very beautiful musical soundtrack.....

[@wayneking2090]

Whether one chooses to believe the story or not, the movie is a beautiful piece of filmic art! Ive ADORED it since childhood. The cinematography!!! the direction!!!.... THE MUSIC/soundtrack!!!!!....Mrs Appleyards HAIR!!!!! I love your take on this iconic Australian cinematicbrilliance!!!! Ignore the stupid remake however....

[@turonbrumby6731]

@@wayneking2090 totally don't understand why they did a remake of it the original will always be the best

[@ThatBloodyCat]

My old mum took me to the cinema to see this when I was 8 years old. I should go check out the location sometime considering I am about a 3 hour drive from there.

[@aussiecoastie72]

Totally ! 💯 I saw this movie when I was a kid and it completely creeped me out !

[@juliethompson7492]

That lizard is doomed. Very funny. Great work finding the locations!

[@uppanadam74]

"You can't go much further!! You promised Madam Moiselle"!! LOL!! Have to admire you for your enthusiam for the film!! Well done!!

[@Blairgowrie_Forest_Railway]

I remember this movie, thanks for giving a name to a film which I strangely remember seeing and have almost forgotten.

[@lilly3341]

This was fun to watch, thank you for sharing. I remember going to hanging rock on a school trip. I'm not sure if we watched the movie beforehand, but we all knew it. Half of us ran around yelling 'Miranda, don't go up there, Miranda,', and exploring trying to uncover the mystery, and find hidden secrets. The other half were terrified to leave the sight of the teachers. I don't how we 'explorers' didn't manage to get lost ourselves, we would have been no more than 8 years old at the time.

[@esays3249]

I used to go to Hanging Rock when I was a tacker! One of my all time fav films aswell! Peter Weir one of the greatest Australian film maker EVER!

[@lynnc4872]

Omg….you are funny! Your quirky nature has me liking,commenting and watching ❤

[@PaulHagl]

Your comment has me responding with a thank you ☺

[@andretim75]

amazing video - thank a lot for this one! I was a fan and completely under the spell of this movie from the moment I watched first time in my youth - great to see these places in such a detail as they appear nowadays. Hope to visit the place someday soon !

[@hankfacer7098]

That was an outstanding performance Paul. I had trouble following you and the movie they both melded together. Good One

[@oges74]

I was at Hanging Rock in the NSW Blue Mountains a few years ago and there was an American tourist there asking about it thinking it was the location from the movie, and that it was a true story. Superb work sir, love these productions you do.

[@jodiepalmer2404]

I thought Hanging Rock was near the township of Macedon in Victoria.

[@oges74]

@@jodiepalmer2404 The one from the story/movie is, but there is a rock structure in the nsw blue mountains with the same name

[@jodiepalmer2404]

@@oges74 Really. I had to look it up and sure enough it is. I remember calling it an old man's chin when I was a kid in the 1970's.

[@vickidianacoghlan8946]

I can't believe it's 45 years since it was made.

[@princejohn6560]

Thanks for posting this video, well made and highly informative. I have watched the movie several times and have read the book as well and have been intrigued as to what the story is about and the significance of the rock itself. One thing that has always interested me is the religious and spiritual connection between time and place in the story. St Valentines Day is a festival steeped in Christian mythology and history , and the rock itself has for thousands of years been a sacred and spiritual place for the indigenous people of the area. Hanging Rock's history makes for some interesting reading. Thanks again for the film.

[@bethwebster5159]

This movie is one of my favorites. Lol this is a good bit of fun. Thanks for the tour.

[@lilyrose4191]

Indeed 😂👍!

[@johnlambert1744]

I visited this place for the first time a few years ago when it was 0 degrees! Frost everywhere. I'm sure I wasn't the only lame tourist who went walking around "looking for Miranda" too lol. Love your videos mate, keep them up!!

[@stepthemed]

Absolutely brilliant production again, and thank you universe for your safe return 😝😝

[@davidnelson7786]

It’s an amazing and haunting place. Very steep climb and you have to be so careful. Well worth the effort though.

[@zamiadams4343]

Brilliant video Paul!

[@richardthered]

Excellent thank you i enjoyed that. Great camera work too.

[@paulrichards4365]

great video, thanks, its really helpful to me personally.

[@Pana79]

Great video Steve is funny Random Christopher Walken impersonation in the middle LOL Paul - Where are your Dunlop KT's????? ;-)

[@arconeagain]

I can't wait for this. You've been a busy man.

[@mystq101]

Thanks for a new episode x

[@haydenwittig8877]

Now available in 4K as of 2023 amazing picture enhancement.

[@andrewoliver7991]

A map and a plaque! Are you joking?

[@haydenwittig8877]

@@andrewoliver7991 WHAT.

[@simonealexander7313]

You did well to identify some of the specific scenes! As you said, the geography is all over the place. I've been there a few times and haven't ever been certain that I'm in one of the scenes. It can be a little disorientating at the top - adds to the intrigue I suppose.

[@mcouzijn]

Hi, this is Amsterdam here. I thoroughly enjoyed your video, and it's great to see those same old rocks & places in Full HD :-) You must have enjoyed shooting these images a lot, too. I share your fascination for both the film (which came first for me) and the book. We do have one disagreement, though. At 18:10 you claim for a fact that Joan Lindsay had a chapter removed from her book. I don't believe a word of it. I know that her publisher John Taylor and her editor Sandra Forbes made that claim, at least that they made it three years after Lindsay's death, when she was no longer around to either confirm of refute their claim. But we also know from Lindsay's own words (see the interview on the Criterion Collection release) that she conceived of this novel as an open-ended narrative without any 'solution'. Lindsay was adamant about that. Add to this that NO material evidence exists of any 'removed chapter' or 'secret chapter': no correspondence with her publisher, no manuscript, no annotated typoscript, no diary entry, no transfer of rights, no notary deposition, no last will stipulating its publication (or prohibition to publish), just NOTHING. Then I believe the hypothesis is justified that Lindsay did NOT write that dreaded '18th chapter', with its awkward, copycat style and its idiotic ending. I live in Amsterdam. Much too far away to do archival research in Australia, or visit the legates of Joan Lindsay and ask for permission. But at some moment in time, an Australian young scholar must find the courage to challenge the authenticity of "The Secret of Hanging Rock", and arrive at a well-founded conclusion. Lindsay, one of Australia's most important authors, deserves better than some flunky afterthought being attributed to her legacy just like that. Just because her publisher and editor - who had a clear financial interest in publishing it - said so. Literary history is full of literary hoaxes. This could just be one of them. So many Australian students of literature. Won't anyone write a thesis about this?

[@PaulHagl]

Wow, you’ve convinced me. I got that info about the last chapter off the internet. Hard to know what’s true and what’s a rumour these days. Here’s another bit of trivia for you, I didn’t really get lost. My videos are full of lies 😜 thanks for watching. Amsterdam is awesome 😎

[@anorganlover6281]

Joan herself was having a laugh at you. If you read the book closely you read about vibrating red dust and ants crossing Miranda's ankle then running under a rock. These are professional clues as to provide a real solution. That last chapter is fake. The rock had a volcanic eruption - creating that dust red cloud - they all fell into a fissure. Irma removed her corset to scramble out of a depression hole.

[@AshishMittar77]

Wonderful & Amazing...I watched this movie and I Love this movie. I also visited Hanging Rock Melbourne in December 2020. Thanks for sharing this place and for Hard Work for u Both.

[@margaretchase1079]

I was captivated by this piece of history.

[@rachaelcollins6092]

Awesome loved watching this. My next adventure

[@Hazardbone]

Another awesome video. Can you do man from snowy river or long weekend re-make both locations are close to Melbourne

[@jasongarufi8187]

Another great video about Aussie movie made in Victoria.

[@jbaldsing]

this is quite funny, good job!

[@andybombers3307]

Awesome!! Loved this favourite classic aussie movies to death it was early from my teens now in late 30s still do thank you for playing this film and from them and now too 👍🏻

[@Stewsadventures]

😂😂 funny man you are 😂 good job left some stuff out but still a good one.. now off to Aireys inlet for around the twist I have been there lots of times and I always feel like a kid again 😁

[@craigfairweather3401]

Excellent Paul

[@xyz8655]

Sir Lez Patterson said on The Parkinson show that it was originally titled "Piss Up at Hangin' Rock". And also that his "rocky outcrop wouldn't be hanging, are ya with me Parky?"

[@ChutneyGames]

10:17 is he sitting upon the remains of the log that the girl originally sat in the movie? It seems reasonable that it wouldn't have been moved far from there because of its location, that's wild!

[@lilyrose4191]

I'm in Australia, I could go and check on him ! Today a hiker was found in the Snowy Mountains region. He had been lost since Boxing Day - two weeks. Incredible that he is now safe. We were praying for him 🙏🙌💫 It's nice to have a good news story 💖.

[@meganrobinson1179]

Really enjoyed this. You two are hilarious 😂

[@matthewcaffoe7890]

13:49 Probably just a composition thing in the frame. The rock behind you on the left implies further rocks to your left; so when you cut to the monolith it reads a bit better.

[@redbarberry]

Luved it. You were so lucky up there. You scared off all mystery with your strange kind of humour. Made you safe all the way .... ;-)

[@nickfatsis9607]

Something a little strange happened when filming, Joan Lindsay was there one day during filming and walked up to Anne Louise Lambert as Miranda and said to her, “Oh Miranda, it’s so good to see you again” the story of “Picnic at hanging rock” is a work of fiction, but this doesn’t explain Joan’s reaction on that day to seeing “Miranda”

[@imaniquetzales8952]

Mental trauma

[@darthilli]

That’s not strange, clearly she knew who was playing Miranda. But who cares the film is dribble

[@nickfatsis9607]

@@darthilli well it’s not “dribble” to lots of people, it is strange because an author wouldn’t normally do that to an actor, the author’s action was like she was talking to the actor’s character as a real person.

[@mizofan]

@@darthilli It's a fine film, widely considered among the best Australian films.

[@jackbruno953]

@@nickfatsis9607she also insisted the book’s events were real. In which there is no evidence. In my opinion she was just cooky and adding more mystery and fun around the book.

[@mickhambleton6899]

Love your videos !

[@LeNerda62]

This was fun to watch.😊

[@nicolaburgess203]

Brilliant, thank you

[@Lazy_Tim]

I visited in the early 80's on a school excretion. Bus opened the doors and as youngens we ran to the rocks Annoyed the teachers by "going missing" then left realising there was no way you could go missing there. So disappointed. BTW thanks for your sarcasm it was not lost on me.

[@staceystarford1349]

I reckon those guys kidnapped the school school !

[@paulwilson9281]

I was there on a school excursion. Not sure when. 1982-1987.

[@paulwilson9281]

The pan pipes theme scared me more than anything.

[@paulwilson9281]

They go the wrong way .lol.

[@paulwilson9281]

Christopher walken is a hard voice and, mine is more william shatner than my captain kirk.

[@vickidianacoghlan8946]

I'm sure when you go up to the rock you'll find the lost girls.

[@DeidreL9]

My favourite film ever. Magical, mystical film.

[@DrCLA212]

Loved Your video , You did , what I always what to do . Visit Hanging Rock

[@openminded6860]

This is so good!!! I just got the movie!!!

[@mathewkelly9968]

As a student who grew up in Victoria went on the obligatory Hanging Rock excursion

[@jimmorrissy2276]

This was so funny! I went there a few weeks ago. We were only allowed to walk half way around the base, everything else was blocked off. We had to wear masks which was a shame because the air was so fresh and pure.

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

You wore a mask? You're off your bleedin head if you wore a mask? You should go see a doctor and have your head examined? I've never worn a mask and back in the 1980's I never wore a condom either.

[@deanpd3402]

Now, with the benefit of hindsight, do you see that you were gas lit by a pack of government bastards?

[@JCStorm76]

A mask? Outside? That mandate or fake rule or whatever you want to call it has aged very badly

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

You ought to look at the beaches - ‘Moondah Beach’ - in both _Long Weekend_ (1978), and the remake _Long Weekend_ (2008), as well as the bush before the shore, and the little inland lake.

[@vaishbhonsle2558]

Is there a beach here too 😮

[@elldubbleyew]

Great video. I enjoyed your 'Malcolm' one too - no idea how I ended up getting that video suggested by youtube, but I'm glad it happened. When I went to Hanging Rock about 3 years ago I found it very difficult to find the areas where the girls were filmed and I don't think I succeeded, was hard to tell - you did well to find them. There is an eeriness up there and I had a slight panic when I couldn't find my way back down at one point - thankfully a young family came along and figured it out. :) I've been to Martindale Hall and Strathalbyn in SA and have photos of 'Miranda's' room. My grandparents lived in Strath at one point, so it was quite the talking point when they filmed there.

[@michaelbiggs7129]

Great stuff guys 🙏👍👍

[@sandragreen6794]

The house is Martindale hall it is a museum and hotel. Three of us stayed for three nights about 15years ago. They just gave us the keys and said lock up when you go to bed. It was creepy but exciting but really cool.

[@sammi-loveistheanswer]

Haha, i only re watched this movie about 3 weeks ago with a friend. He was bored by my choice, i think he may have enjoyed your version more. 😁

[@tinahillsdon2776]

I live in the area, beautiful place. Im laughing so much, you are brilliant.

[@lilyrose4191]

Yes, it's a laugh! 🥰😂

[@kimjones5783]

I went there in 1976 to see the total eclipse of the sun. It was one of the best places to see it.

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

14:52 Thank goodness for no plaque spoiling the natural beauty.

[@SteveMack]

AWESOME!! This was always a fascination with me as a kid. I heard from the author many years ago, that the story was just fiction?

[@Dave_Sisson]

Yeah, Joan Lindsay wrote a very convincing novel, but there is no evidence of any disappearing schoolgirls in the early 20th century, so it's not true, just a good story.

[@SteveMack]

@@Dave_Sisson It's a GREAT story! :-)

[@gairmac33]

great fun!!!

[@sonjaschulze8758]

One day I want to be in this place too. How does Mirenda say? Everything begins - and everything ends at the right time and in the right place :-) Greetings from Germany :-)

[@sophien8577]

Okay, it's official, I'm visiting! (asap post pandemic)

[@richardhamilton8087]

Fanstastic Movie .God Bless U Australians !

[@lilyrose4191]

Thank you 🤗! Blessings to you too 🙌💫✨!

[@georgeedward1226]

I visited in May 1989. The place was deserted. No people at all. I certainly didn't pay to get in. Perhaps I slipped through a time warp.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

"He's been taken up!" "No, there he is over there."

[@haydenwittig8877]

your thinking to hard the filming was done around 1pm when that light came through creating an amazing experience for russell Boyd and camera operator John Seale.

[@paulwilson9281]

What is phagl ? P from paul - hagl.i get it.I grew up in sunbury and woodend was about 20 minutes up the road. Went there with school.

[@livioska561]

Bravo!

[@richardhamilton8087]

Amazing Australian Film I will Always Love It .Thankyou you Amazing Australians .But you People Should Never Forget Your Roots ! IRISH English Scottish Welsh ! We all Love And cherish You Dearly ! US BRITS !

[@lilyrose4191]

Yes, these are my roots ... 💖

[@andreagriffiths3512]

You have to pay now??? 🙄 that’s kinda sad. Back in the day you just rocked up and explored. I don’t recall any signs either but then again, my friend and I took the off the track thing to heart. We didn’t follow any set path, we scrambled up through the rocks which, I’m hindsight, was probably fairly risky considering there was hug a rock and pull yourself up by your arms only, and numerous sudden precipices that came out of nowhere. It’s a haunting place, stunningly beautiful and moody.

[@rudigerglaser3160]

Thank You!

[@billyjones4296]

Full video on bad eggs/ crackerjack ? Pretty sure that’s all around melbs 👍🏼

[@terencegalland]

27/10/2021 I think one of the girls said something like the " the timing is right" before going between the rock,s, it was like she new something and was fulfilling a date with destiny

[@Barnham100]

I been there too. Back in 2010.

[@westaussie965]

Yes, I agree with you, this world is thousands of years old😉

[@TheKira699]

I walked up the front of the Rock and came to a dead end forward but a straight drop downwards. If you don't watch your step you can get lost. There is, however, carved steps that ascend the rear of the rock and is perfectly safe.

[@juliecurran9884]

I loved Hanging rock.Visited in 2020

[@k8iee520]

Brilliant christopher walken i impersonation 😅

[@time_traveller3]

My most favourite movie ♥️

[@lc3920]

Someday you should do the same for Martindale Hall

[@suz459]

Did you get your sanga from Ritchie's IGA?

[@PaulHagl]

@@suz459 Yes I did. I think it was in Coburg.

[@AprilShowers560]

Take the stairs, the ramp is the much more difficult and steep option!

[@Kingkratos-z1s]

thanks

[@JimFletcher-h5c]

Would have been great to see Martindale Hall

[@maddiesdw1960]

Fun fact that kangaroo was actually an extra in the original movie

[@electronicalliancetv5764]

Been there long ago as a stupid young bloke i have smoked bongs on hanging rock and still nothing happened except the climb down was funny -i like your series -next has to be 18 berry st Richmond! !! Please

[@PaulHagl]

Thanks, I’ve been to Berry St in my video The Big Steal and other Film locations. I did it last year.

[@SWog617]

6:15... Australians do Christopher Walken impressions too? 19:04... where's Walken when you need him?

[@PaulHagl]

Telling people about two little mice who fell into a bucket of cream! Like a guy trapped on hanging rock.

[@vickidianacoghlan8946]

Hi Skippy.

[@davidoconnell9862]

What about the school that featured in the movie, from memory they said it was a bending school?

[@PaulHagl]

Here it is with Miranda herself kzbin.info/www/bejne/eae5gWeJa9Jrnbc

[@davidoconnell9862]

@@PaulHagl thank you, SA WOW 🤯🤯

[@blackcorp0001]

That was one creepy ass movie...remember watching it as a kid and thinking f that

[@MashupPolska]

Why dont you show the school building?

[@sg-yq8pm]

It's 680 kilometres from Hanging Rock.

[@MashupPolska]

Really? Ok, that's actually too far

[@RPI79]

I always thought this movie was incredibly naff and boring BUT I love the score by Gheorghe Zamfir (Romanian pan flutist) as I'm Romanian by heritage and it really does remind me of the Carpathian mountains and peasant villages of the old country.

[@Vesuvius081]

True or fake, this crazy mystery !

[@shades360]

I went there in the 1980’s. Was a stop off as part of the great Victorian bike ride . I remember a young fella managed to climb a monolith and couldn’t get down . He was desperate and asked me to get help. I went back down to the base and found a police motorcycle that was unattended. I waited around what seemed forever but no policeman showed up. So I did the right thing and just left . Thanks for checking to see if he was still there he would have been in his 50’s by now. Long time to sit on top of a rock