Long Weekend

Date: 1978
Director: Colin Eggleston
Production Company: Australian Film Commission, Dugong Films, Victorian Film

Stars: John Hargreaves, Briony Behets
Location(s): New South Wales, Victoria (Australia)

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An urban couple spend the weekend at a remote beach but soon discover that nature is not in an accommodating mood.

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Screen shots uploaded by Phil Wilkinson

 

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The scene is set during the titles. Possibly Bega, New South Wales as listed on IMDB or even Phillips Island Victoria. Both in Australia.

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Peter is about to exit a shop somewhere in the city. Wikipedia and IMDB both mention Melbourne in Victoria as a location.

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An impatient Peter (John Hargreaves) changes lanes on the freeway.

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Into the suburbs and almost home.

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Peter drives up to the house.

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The couple set off for a marriage saving long weekend.

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Peter and Marcia (Briony Behets) stand looking out to sea with their dog as nature begins to unnerve them. IMDB and Wikipedia both claim Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia.

Ray Glenister on the other hand says that the location is Bournda Beach and Bournda Island NSW and provides this picture courtesy of www.wildwalks.com (RL)