<P> Screenwriter David Williamson was originally chosen to adapt the film, but was unavailable and recommended noted TV writer Cliff Green . Joan Lindsay had approval over who did the adaptation and she gave it to Green, whose first draft Lovell says was "excellent". </P> <P> The finalised budget was A $440,000, coming from the Australian Film Development Corporation, British Empire Films and the South Australian Film Corporation . $3,000 came from private investors . </P> <P> Filming began in February 1975 with principal photography taking six weeks . Locations included Hanging Rock in Victoria, Martindale Hall near Mintaro in rural South Australia, and at the studio of the South Australian Film Corporation in Adelaide . </P> <P> Director of photography Russell Boyd stated in an interview that he created the ethereal look of the picnic by placing simple bridal veil fabric over the camera lens . The film was edited by Max Lemon . </P>

Where was the original picnic at hanging rock filmed