where was 'top of the lake' filmed
Sydney, Australia Queenstown, New Zealand
title: Top of the Lake text: filled the funding gap left by the ABC. Philippa Campbell was the New Zealand-based producer. Filming took 18 weeks and was shot entirely on location in Queenstown and Glenorchy, in Otago, on the South Island of New Zealand. While Queenstown is referred to during the series, Glenorchy doubles as the fictitious town of Laketop. The scenes in the women's commune were filmed at Moke Lake. In early 2013, co-creator Jane Campion said that "Top of the Lake" comes to a distinct ending, and there would be no additional series. Despite this, it was announced in October 2014 that the series title: Top of the Lake text: the death of an unidentified Asian girl found at Bondi Beach. "Top of the Lake" was co-produced for BBC Two in the UK, BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand, and Sundance Channel in the United States. It has been generally very well received. Elisabeth Moss plays the central role of Robin Griffin, a Sydney detective specialising in sexual assault, in both series. Additional cast members are as follows: David Wenham returns as Al in one episode. Kip Chapman, Jacqueline Joe, Byron Coll and Cohen Holloway also reprise their "Top of the Lake" roles in a flashback sequence, with Mark title: Top of the Lake text: letter through a mutual friend. "Top of the Lake" screened in its entirety at the January 2013 Sundance Film Festival, in a single seven-hour session with one intermission and a break for lunch. This was the first such screening in the history of the festival. "Top of the Lake" was additionally shown at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. The US premiere was on the Sundance Channel on 18 March 2013, in Australia on BBC UKTV on 24 March 2013, and in New Zealand on 25 March, also on BBC UKTV. "China Girl" was screened in its entirety at the title: Moke Lake text: is at the far end of the lake. In the 2013 BBC miniseries "Top of the Lake", the scenes in the women's commune were filmed at Moke Lake. Moke Lake Moke Lake is a small lake near the suburb of Closeburn in Queenstown, in the South Island of New Zealand. The lake is a popular recreation spot, especially during summer. Popular activities there include boating, camping, horseback riding, and swimming. The boat speed on the lake is limited to 5 km/hr. A track encircles the lake which also links up with Lake Dispute. Additionally, the Moonlight Track connects up with title: Top of the Lake text: had been renewed for a second season. "China Girl" began shooting on location in Sydney, Australia in December 2015. Campion returned as co-writer and co-director. Gerard Lee returned as co-writer. The original co-director, Garth Davis, was replaced by Ariel Kleiman due to scheduling conflicts. Philippa Campbell returned as producer. Actress Nicole Kidman joined the cast for "China Girl", which is the second time she has worked with Campion. Kidman "plays an Australian mother, Julia, whose story dovetails with that of Detective Robin Griffin", played by Elisabeth Moss. Christie, a fan of Campion's "The Piano", joined the cast after sending a