Explore Melbourne through the places behind its cultural stories. Start with AC/DC, Neighbours, Mad Max, then follow the connections between the works, people and locations in this collection. Use the map to see how the documented locations fit together, and browse the place cards for the story behind each stop. A production location and the place it represents on screen can be different; each connection keeps those details separate. For something happening now, follow the official events programme and confirm dates and access with the organiser before travelling. Build your own route by choosing the stories that interest you most. Return to explore new stories as the collection grows.
Current: throw the knife switch and the band’s places swing north and south of the equator like an alternating current, or flatten into one truck ride down Swanston Street; fill Federation Square with 374 pipers, try to bolt the slash onto the lane sign, and halve the tape speed until a one-ton Loughborough bell sounds like eight.
On Monday 23 February 1976 the ABC’s Countdown filmed AC/DC playing It’s a Long Way to the Top on the back of one of its own flatbed trucks, travelling south down Swanston Street with ordinary traffic. At one point a tram overtook them.
A public street and square in the middle of the city, by Flinders Street Station.
In 2004 Melbourne City Council looked at renaming Corporation Lane, a narrow downtown alley, after the band, as an alternative to giving them the keys to the city.
A public lane off Flinders Lane, in the middle of the city. Walk in at any hour.
Williamstown, Melbourne · Named clubhouse property reference from OpenStreetMap way 58102543. Redevelopment, survival of film-era fabric and present visitor access are unverified; not a beach centroid, doorway or camera position. Existing visitor restrictions apply. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0.
Vermont South, Melbourne · Source-recorded street segment representative position; not an exact filming viewpoint or visitor route. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Existing visitor restrictions still apply.
Spotswood, Melbourne · Named whole pumping-station museum reference from OpenStreetMap, separate from the Scienceworks museum centre. Earlier embedded-map reference approximately 68m away remains excluded; not a surveyed engine-house door or filming viewpoint. Existing visitor restrictions apply. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0.
Yarraville, Melbourne · Source-recorded street segment representative position; not an exact filming viewpoint or visitor route. OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Existing visitor restrictions still apply.
Caulfield North, Melbourne · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
South Yarra, Melbourne · Source-recorded area position; not a surveyed filming viewpoint or visitor route. Existing visitor restrictions apply. English Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; revision 5386792.
Spring Street, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
Werribee, Melbourne · Named mansion site reference in the regional Melbourne collection, not the whole park or a municipal-boundary assertion. Existing visitor restrictions apply. English Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; revision 5385133.
Parkville, Melbourne · Official active primary Vicmap Address reference for the named 114–118 Park Drive heritage property. Private residence; no access to grounds or interiors is implied. State of Victoria, Vicmap Address, CC BY 4.0. Existing visitor restrictions apply.
Collins Street, Melbourne · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
350 Bourke Street, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
352 Princes Highway, Narre Warren, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
4 Lagoon Place, Patterson Lakes, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
473–507 Docklands Drive, Docklands, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
100 Royal Parade, Parkville, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
120 Marriage Road, Brighton East, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
129 Albert Street, Mordialloc, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
11 Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
50 Lorimer Street, Docklands, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
19 Birrarung Marr Walk, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
163 Spring Street, Melbourne · Source-recorded site-centre position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne · Source-recorded area position, pending geography review. Not a surveyed filming viewpoint or confirmation of current access.
Break the Altar (Light/Shade) by Foot was recorded at Inventions Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release The Balance of Nature Shifted.
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99 Moreland St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
As the Crow Flies by Shaun Kirk was recorded at Wick Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Steer the Wheel.
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23-25 Leslie Street, Brunswick, VIC 3056 · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Ain't No Jelly Roll in Heaven by Fiona Boyes was recorded at Woodstock Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Gimme Some Sweet Jelly Roll.
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29 Woodstock St Balaclava, Victoria, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Circle K by Spiderbait was recorded at SAE Melbourne, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Greatest Hits.
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235 Normanby Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205 · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
After a Fashion by The Boys Next Door was recorded at Richmond Recorders, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Door, Door.
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17 Pearson St, East Richmond · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Babies Bite Back by TISM was recorded at Sing Sing Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Collected Recordings 1986-1993.
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9 Gordon Street, Cremorne, Victoria 3121, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Angry Words by Glenn Shorrock, Brian Cadd was recorded at Doug Brady Music, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release The Story of Sharky & The Caddman.
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370 Johnston Street · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
A (Cara)Mellow Mapes - for Tex by ATM15 Big Band was recorded at Oaklands Productions, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Big Band Reborn.
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14A Metropolitan Ave, Nunawading VIC 3131, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
She’s So Fine by The Easybeats was recorded at Bill Armstrong Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Easy.
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· Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Australian Country Towns by Steve Grace was recorded at Sing Sing Recording Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Milestones.
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643 Chapel Street (Level 1), South Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Chanting by Julien Wilson Trio was recorded at Pughouse Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Swailing.
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36/3 Matisi St, Thornbury, Melbourne · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Cunts V Cunts by TISM was recorded at Empire Music Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Death to Art.
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9 Northern Rd, Heidelberg West 3081 Victoria · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Dear Santa (Bring Me a Man This Christmas) by Young Divas was recorded at Dance World Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release New Attitude.
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295 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
The Cockroaches’s recording of “Here Comes That Feeling”, released on “The Crossing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”, was recorded at Powerplant Studios.
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· Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
At Your Door by Chook Race was recorded at Bakehouse Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Around the House.
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1 Bakehouse Ln, Fitzroy North, VIC 3068, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Abandoning the Flesh by Encabulos was recorded at Toyland Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Abandoning the Flesh.
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37 Cunningham St, Northcote, VIC, 3070, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Answer to Sickness by RESURRECT was recorded at Goatsound Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Answer to Sickness.
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569-571 High Street, PRESTON VIC 3072 · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Addicted to Bass (Lord’s Garden Reef Fried mix) by Josh Abrahams, Amiel Daemion was recorded at Fishtank Recording Studio, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Addicted to Bass.
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82 Cole St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Black Mirror by Sisters Doll was recorded at The Base Recording Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Black Mirror.
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7 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne VIC 3205 · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Down in the Mission by Jarrah was recorded at Salt Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Break'n' the Silence.
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766A Hawthorn Rd, Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Beatrice by HarDi and Co was recorded at Newmarket Studios, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Fourthcoming.
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87-91 Arden St., North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Blue Cee by Wirecutters was recorded at Rolling Stock Recording Rooms, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Wirecutters.
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47 Keele St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
2thirty2 by Sandoz was recorded at Head Gap, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release Ol' Faithful / 2thirty2.
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231 Dundas St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Caboolture Speed Lab by Custard was recorded at Hothouse Audio, according to the exact recorded-at source relationship. The recording appears on the official non-live release (I Feel Like…) Ringo.
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137B Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia · Approximate named-site reference from the linked source; not a surveyed filming viewpoint. Current access is unverified.
Current: throw the knife switch and the band’s places swing north and south of the equator like an alternating current, or flatten into one truck ride down Swanston Street; fill Federation Square with 374 pipers, try to bolt the slash onto the lane sign, and halve the tape speed until a one-ton Loughborough bell sounds like eight.
Mirror: turn the B to face its A and each place where ABBA began swings across the fold to where you can see it now; call the 1974 Brighton juries, hold still for 160 cameras.
Music videos, cover images and recording history. Each connection links to its source. 5 named locations have supported map pins; locations awaiting coordinates remain below.