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27 February 2012, National Landscapes

Australia's National Landscapes

A Tourism Australia and Parks Australia innovation, the National Landscapes Program showcases some of Australia’s most distinctive national parks and their associated regions. More...

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8 November 2012, National Landscapes

Australian Alps

The Australian Alps encompass the highest points on mainland Australia, and stretch from Canberra through to New South Wales and straddle the Great Dividing Range through eastern Victoria. More......

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7 November 2012, National Landscapes

Australian Alps - how to conserve a unique alpine environment

The Australian Alps contain 11 national parks and reserves, the highest mountain peaks on the continent and in winter, the most extensive snow-covered areas in the country.This ancient landscape has a long human history steeped in tradition and adventurous tales of fame and fortune.
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26 July 2012, National Landscapes

Australian Alps - Wildlife and natural events calendar

Currawongs, lizards, echidnas, wombats, bats and mountain pygmy possums are just some of the wildlife that can be seen during the year in the Australian Alps. More......

7 November 2012, National Landscapes

Australian Alps itinerary

The Australian Alps offer magnificent vistas and year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure. Ski or snowboard the winter slopes or hike through summer wildflowers. Discover unique plants and animals, connect to ancient and modern history and take in the endless horizons on walks and drives. More......

20 August 2009, National Landscapes

Coastal Wilderness

Australia’s Coastal Wilderness is one of Australia’s most impressive wilderness areas, where warm temperate rainforests tumble towards a pristine coastline, revealing hidden treasures at every turn. More......

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3 August 2011, National Landscapes

Coastal Wilderness - how to conserve a pristine wilderness

With over 200 kilometres of easily accessible walking trails, this hidden pocket of Australia’s endless coastline is where you can get close to and share your love of nature. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of tall forests, lakes and beaches in this unspoilt coastal wilderness. More......

26 July 2012, National Landscapes

Coastal Wilderness - Wildlife and natural events calendar

Platypus, forest owls, nectar-feeding birds, salmon, whales and fur seals are just some of the wildlife that can be seen during the year along the hidden pocket of Australia's Coastal Wilderness between Melbourne and Sydney. More......

3 November 2011, National Landscapes

Coastal Wilderness itinerary

Stretching from the far South Coast of New South Wales to East Gippsland in Victoria, Australia’s Coastal Wilderness is where tall forests, lakes and beaches meet. Spot whales, dolphins, seals and penguins, dine on freshly-caught seafood and trace the area’s Aboriginal history at ancient midden sites. Stay in pretty towns such as Bermagui, Bega and Mallacoota and climb the historic lighthouses at Point Hicks and Green Cape. More......

16 September 2011, National Landscapes

Flinders Ranges

The story of the Flinders Ranges began 800 million years ago when natural forces stretched and thinned the earth's crust creating a deep hollow. The sea flooded in, and for 300 million years huge amounts of rock and debris were deposited, leaving a multitude of different environments in their wake. More......

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3 August 2011, National Landscapes

Flinders Ranges - How to conserve an ancient environment

A journey through Flinders Ranges is a voyage of peaceful discovery. These ancient ranges are renowned for their spectacular geology, their rugged mountains, deep gorges and sheltered creeks. They are home to abundant wildlife and a rich cultural tradition. Their weathered canyons whisper of a time forgotten, a story begun 800 million years ago when life began. More......

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