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Ballanda - Animals of the Dream Time "Ballanda" is the Tasmanian Aboriginal name for dream time. This documentary, shot entirely in the wild, about the animals, birds and marine creatures of this dream time, won a prestigious award at the Cannes Film Festival. It features the larges carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian Devil, now almost extinct. These animals are so rare, a pair of Tasmanian Devils were presented to HRH Princes Mary of Denmark .
Leawuleena - The Dreaming Lake Myths and Legends of Tasmania's South West wilderness. It describes the disappearance of the animals of Tasmania as known by the Aboriginals in their culture, centered around lake St. Clare, the deepest lake in the Australian continent. This movie is the inspiration for the historical novel, co-authored by Lionel and Della Kerrison, titled "Cross of Lanu"
Low Mynor - Our Land This is about the magnificent scenery, flora and forna of Tasmania's ancient glacial fiords Recherché Bay, Port Davey and Macquarie Harbor, along with the beauty of the Gordon river, in the western maritime wilderness. It also covers the albatross and gannet rookeries on the islands of the north west.
Islands of the Moonbird Like a giants footsteps, the Furneaux Islands of Bass Strait are part of the Great Australian Dividing Range. This ancient land bridge of 97 islands and smaller outcrops are referred to as “The Islands of the Moonbird”. A land, sea and air adventure documentary, the film features bull roping of wild cattle from the outer islands onto the decks of trading ketches. The recovery of historical marine artifacts by divers and RAAF Chinook helicopter. particularly that of cannons and anchors from the first Australian shipwreck the “Sydney Cove” at Preservation Island in the late 1700s has become historical archival footage. Wildlife footage includes the Australian fur seal; mutton birding (the Moonbird) and pelican rookeries; the capture of the huge tiger snakes of Mt. Chapel Island [the third most venomous terrestrial snake in the world] and the extraction of venom for scientific study. Because the nature of these areas are so sensitive, Governments have put in place several restrictions so it is unlikely that much of this footage will ever be shot again.
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The Long Paddock. This adventure documentary follows a sheep drive in Tasmania’s High Country. It shows very rare footage of an altercation between a Tasmanian Devil and a sheep dog. It also covers Rainbow Trout spawning as the drive passes the lakes at Interlaken famous for these fish.
Heartbeat of a River: The Tamar. This adventure follows a yacht traveling up the Tamar River from Bass Strait to Launceston that is quaintly Tasmanian. The journey takes us past vineyards, picturesque towns, cherry and apple orchards, and industrial Bell Bay; tying up at many of the strategically placed pontoons, that enables the visitor to visit the hinterland of the Tamar Valley; a 40 mile relaxing, old world and strikingly beautiful voyage hard to beat. Beautiful rural scenery, cascading rivulets and exciting places to visit; the breathtaking beauty of a lavender farm will impact upon all of the senses. See the Beaconsfield mine museum and the now famous mine shaft where two men were trapped for some days in 2006.An interesting inclusion in the movie is the start of the Three Peaks Race, A yacht race that includes an overland race to the top of three peaks. The peace and tranquility of the short voyage with the crew aboard Tausala will convince you that you too should experience the enchantment of one of Australia’s prettiest waterways.
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