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Wonders of Australia's National Parks: Season 1
January 1, 2004
3 Episodes
~58 min per episode
Overview
No overview available for this season.
Episodes
3
1
Treasures of the Coast
Jan 1, 2004
58 min
Dive on the Great Barrier Reef's colourful coral and encounter amazing creatures. Visit the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands - jewels in a sparkling sea. Thrill to the ancient Daintree - marvel at mist-shrouded mountains, crystal creeks and coral beaches fringed with rainforest. Discover the rich wildlife of enchanting Lord Howe Island, a remarkable remnant of a volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean. Visit beautiful Shark Bay, where searing desert meets the aquamarine Indian Ocean. Swim with gentle dugongs and dolphins, and witness one of Earth's earliest life forms.
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Riches of the Deserts and Wetlands
Jan 1, 2004
58 min
Marvel at the massive monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and nearby Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), rising dramatically from the flat plains. Discover how the 'arid' red centre is actually full of extraordinary wildlife. Visit Kings Canyon, an oasis of rare plants from another age. Witness the majestic Flinders Ranges. Gaze at stately river red gums - and glimpse a fossil legacy from hundreds of millions years ago. Visit magical Lake Eyre. Watch as thousands of pelicans and other water birds arrive to breed during floods. Trek into ancient Kakadu - thrill to its thundering waterfalls, stunningly rich wildlife, aboriginal rock art and deadly crocodiles!
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Marvels of the Mountains
Jan 1, 2004
58 min
Explore the stunning snow-covered peaks and wooded valleys of Australia's Alps - glimpse marvels like the rare mountain pygmy possum. Discover the vast wilderness of the Blue Mountains, where deep canyons harbour botanical secrets from millions of years ago. Encounter rich wildlife and watch nature's miraculous recovery after bush fires. Wonder at the misty, ancient rainforest of Lamington. Delight in the satin bower bird as it carefully builds its colourful boudoir! Stand in awe of the jagged peaks and glacial lakes of Tasmania's wonderful wilderness - encounter one of the world's rarest birds and look into the eyes of the fierce Tasmanian devil.
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