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Australia has some of the most spectacular, diverse and unique scenery in the world. This documentary explores six national parks, capturing the beauty, history and human impact on these areas. Featured are the marine wonderlands of the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest splendour of the Daintree and Queensland’s wet tropics. It examines the spectacular wetlands, wildlife and waterfalls in Kakadu, the remarkable Uluru in the Red Centre, the wilderness of western Tasmania and the scenic Australian Alps. This visually captivating journey into the most treasured areas of Australia’s heritage provides a fascinating exploration of the relationship between the landscape and indigenous animals, the local mythology, and the turbulent political and social history of each park.
Originally produced by National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in 1990.