BOWEN, QLD 24 JUN 2007 - German backpacker Sebastian Kurzke went from working in a Bowen corn shed to working as an extra on "Australia", the Baz Luhrmann movie currently in production in Bowen, QLD - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD (PH 0418 238811)

BOWEN, QLD 22 JUN 2007 - On one of the coldest days in Bowen's history David Gulpilil spent the morning in a loin cloth on top of a water tower during filming of "Australia", the Baz Luhrmann film currently in production. David was closely guarded by minders sporting hot water bottles, insulation blankets and fleece dressing gowns - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD (PH 0418 238811)

BOWEN, QLD 22 JUN 2007 - On one of the coldest days in Bowen's history David Gulpilil spent the morning in a loin cloth on top of a water tower during filming of "Australia", the Baz Luhrmann film currently in production. David was closely guarded by minders sporting hot water bottles, insulation blankets and fleece dressing gowns - PHOTO: CAMERON LAIRD (PH 0418 238811)