An informative and entertaining film that combines an overall perspective of Australia with fascinating stories that relate to special places, individuals, events and recreational activities. These stories form the fabric of the film, stories about the historic Rocks area of Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, the colourful Ghan railway, the mystical Ayers Rock and the world-famous Sydney Opera House. Touring Australia touches on Australia’s history - colonial heritage, the struggle for independence and unique position beside the states of Asia. It also shows the timelessness of its land mass, special animals and the blending of many cultures. We see the great modern cities of Australia, the enchanting wilderness places from Kakadu to the Top End.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
304912
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ayers Rock (N.T.) → Uluru
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ghan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kakadu National Park (N.T.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney Opera House (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Kakadu National Park (N.T.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ghan
Music & Performing Arts → Sydney Opera House (N.S.W.)
Places → Ayers Rock (N.T.) → Uluru
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)