Where Was “Round The Twist” Filmed?

After watching a few episodes of the show, you might be asking yourself the question: “Where was ‘Round the Twist’ filmed?”

As you may already know, the beloved TV show “Round the Twist” was an Australian comedy-drama for children. Running from 1990 to 2001 and winning numerous awards for its top-notch storytelling, the show focused on the Twist family and their experiences with magic after they moved to Port Niranda to live in a lighthouse.

There’s no question that the lighthouse itself is a major part of the story — so much so that you could even consider it to be a character of its own in the “Round the Twist” universe. (It literally appears in every single episode of the show!) You may also be wondering whether Port Niranda is a real place, where the lighthouse that functions as the Twist family’s home is actually located, and where Pete, Linda, and Bronson Twist actually went to school.

We’ll answer all those questions (and more!) in this blog post. We’ll also explain how Peerspace, the largest online platform for hourly venue rentals, makes renting filming locations like those of “Round the Twist” a quick, easy, and affordable process. So keep reading and get ready to learn all about the gorgeous filming locations featured in “Round the Twist”!

Is Port Niranda in “Round the Twist” a real place?

As soon as you caught a glimpse of the stunning Port Niranda, we wouldn’t blame you if you immediately asked: “Wow, where was ‘Round the Twist’ filmed?!”

But before we answer that question, we’ll start by addressing the elephant in the room. Is Port Niranda itself even a real place? Within the universe of the show, the town of Port Niranda is “along the Great Ocean Road, just outside of Geelong in the state of Victoria,” according to the show’s fan Wiki.

Unfortunately, the answer is no. The coastal town of Port Niranda is entirely fictional, so you can’t plan a holiday to the “Round the Twist” location. But there are some shooting locations from “Round the Twist” that you can visit, as we’ll explain. Just keep reading for the details!

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Where is the lighthouse in “Round the Twist” located?

After you asked yourself the question, “Where was ‘Round the Twist’ filmed?” we’ll bet that your next question may have been about the lighthouse the show used as the Twist family’s unusual home. We’re glad to report that you can visit the lighthouse itself because it is a real lighthouse.

However, keep in mind that it was only used for exterior shots. This means its interiors won’t look like the Twists’ home.

It’s the Split Point Lighthouse, and it was constructed all the way back in 1891. The lighthouse sits on a small inlet on the Great Ocean Road known as Aireys Inlet. This means that it is actually in the same area as Port Niranda. This is a detail that adds quite a bit of authenticity to the setting of the show.

What’s especially cool about this lighthouse is that locals have preserved quite a bit of its historic functionality. They have maintained its interior features, such as the original staircase and timber fittings. Plus, the fixed light lantern itself is still in operation. According to the lighthouse’s website: “It is still a vital working lighthouse for vessels navigating the treacherous waters of Bass Strait and still operates every night by an automated system.” Truly impressive!

The Split Point Lighthouse is a beautiful and historic example of what the Shipwreck Coast of Victoria, Australia offers. Even if it wasn’t such an important part of a beloved show like “Round the Twist,” it would still be worth visiting for its historic value, visual appeal, and rugged coastal setting.

When visiting the lighthouse, you can climb to the top for 360-degree coastline views on a guided tour or solo. From the top balcony, you might even catch a glimpse of a pod of dolphins or whales swimming offshore!

Where is the school in “Round the Twist”?

Are you curious where Pete, Linda, and Bronson Twist attended school in most episodes of “Round the Twist”? According to IMDB, Williamstown Primary School in Melbourne is the filming location for the show’s numerous school scenes. However, in the show, they call it Port Niranda State School. Interestingly, the school building’s Queen Anne Revival architectural style makes it historically significant enough to list it in the Victorian Heritage Register.

Here’s another fun fact about this filming location: one commenter on the Australian Children’s Television Foundation blog reports that because the show was filmed at their school, “[they] got to be extras in it. They used my older brother’s classroom for all the interior classroom shots. Was a great time to go to school as you never knew what was going to happen that day.” That must have been so much fun!

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Use Peerspace to find a “Round the Twist”-inspired filming location

Maybe part of the reason you asked the question “Where was ‘Round the Twist’ filmed?” is because you’re looking for a similar location for your own creative project. If so, Peerspace is the best platform to find a “Round the Twist”-inspired filming location. You can discover thousands of spaces of all kinds available for hourly rental through the marketplace.

For instance, check out this two-bedroom apartment overlooking the Lorne foreshore. It offers renters amazing views of the main beach, Louttit Bay, and even the Twists’ actual home in the show: the Split Point Lighthouse itself!

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