The film was mostly shot in and around Wellington, New Zealand. Some filming locations include:
Putangirua Pinnacles acts as Skull Island in the film
Wellington Zoo, New Zealand
No. 12 Hinau Road, Hataitai, Wellington is Lionel's house in the movie
Karori Cemetery, Wellington
The store where Lionel and Paquita first meet is on the corner of Rodrigo Road, Kilbirine and Sutherland Road or (29 Sutherland Road, Melrose) in Wellington.
The park used in the scene with Lionel and Selwyn was filmed in the children's play area of the Wellington Botanical Gardens.
A Fieldair Freight DC-3 (possibly ZK-BBJ) lands at Wellington International Airport
Queens Drive, Lyall Bay, Wellington.
Lionel goes to the veterinary clinic on located on 20 Standen St, Karori, Wellington.
