Principal photography took place over 12 weeks from February to mid-May 1992. The Piano was filmed in New Zealand’s North Island. The scene where Ada comes ashore and the piano is abandoned was filmed at Karekare Beach, west of Auckland. Bush scenes were filmed near Matakana and Awakino, while underwater scenes were filmed at the Bay of Islands.
Principal photography took place over 12 weeks from February to mid-May 1992 The Piano was filmed in New Zealand’s North Island The scene where Ada comes ashore and the piano is abandoned was filmed at Karekare Beach west of Auckland Bush scenes were filmed near Matakana and Awakino while underwater scenes were filmed at the Bay of Islands