The story of Jasper Jones is set in the South West during the 1960s, making Pemberton the ideal location for the filming of the movie due to the history and authenticity of the buildings and streets within the town. Team this with Pemberton's idyllic natural environment as a backdrop, which includes of the forest and surrounding waterways, and here you have the fictional, untarnished town of 'Corrigan'.
If you're visiting the Southern Forests region, be sure to spend some time in Pemberton. The community welcomed the crew and star-studded cast with open arms, making the Jasper Jones experience - for everyone involved - unforgettable. You can have the Jasper Jones experience too - download the Walk in the Footsteps of Jasper Jones brochure and discover it for yourself.
For further information click on the links below.
- Australia's South West - further information on the Jasper Jones experience and other places to visit and activities to enjoy while you're in the region.
