Our region is being viewed by millions of people all round the world thanks to Hollywood movie, Ticket to Paradise, which hit the cinema screens last week.
Filmed in three of the Whitsunday’s best locations, the movie professes to be based in Bali, but those familiar with our region will note the unmistakeable turquoise ocean and local resorts which have been dressed up to look like an Indonesian holiday destination.
Despite fooling audiences around the world about its location, the hype about the Whitsundays is sure to reach distant shores with promotional information noting it was filmed locally.
The movie follows the story of Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts as they reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made.
Travelling to Bali to ‘stop’ the wedding, a hilarious series of events takes place to the backdrop of a tropical island paradise and the sweet surprise of second chances.
Featuring several of Hamilton Island’s signature landmarks, the movie includes footage of qualia’s luxurious Beach House, the bar at the Long Pavilion and the stunning Spa qualia.
A pre-wedding party scene and an impromptu soccer match was also set at Hamilton Island’s Catseye Beach, while One Tree Hill formed the backdrop for unexpected romance.
The biggest set redesign, however, was Palm Bay Resort which transforms into a Balinese family compound complete with a floating seaweed farm.
The 23 beachfront villas and pinch-me perfect views over the Whitsunday Passage were a central part of the feature film.
Also making the list for low-key escapades closer to the mainland, is the little-known Haslewood Island opposite Whitehaven Beach and Chalkies Beach and Katie’s Cove.
This cove is the scene where the main characters reunite with their daughter, Lily, in Indonesia, and is the backdrop of a first aid scene after David’s (Clooney) encounter with an overly friendly marine creature.
This is not the first time a Hollywood movie has been filmed here in the Whitsundays – ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ and ‘Fools Gold’ were both shot in Whitsunday waters.
Image: Julia Roberts and George Clooney in Ticket to Paradise
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