Leyland's Australia - Tasmania, The Mountain State DVD

For years millions of Australians tuned in each week to watch the Leyland Brothers take them to parts of their country that few had ever seen before. Now this piece of Australian television history is available internationally on DVD and is probably the most comprehensive and must see guide to Australian. Separated from mainland Australia by the 240 kilometres (150 miles) stretch of Bass Strait Tasmania is a land apart - a green island of wild mountainous and beautiful landscapes; friendly welcoming people; temperate climate; quality cool-climate wines and food; a... spirited history; and a creative arts community - all wrapped up in a relaxed lifestyle. More than 40 per cent of the island is protected as World Heritage Area national parks and reserves. And because Tasmania is so compact it is easy to walk through an ancient alpine meadow in the morning and be on a pure white beach in the afternoon. Tasmania's population of less than 500 000 supports a world-class symphony orchestra a festival of island cultures and a mid-winter festival that celebrates their Antarctic connections. Tasmania is never crowded and its historic towns and seaside villages are dispersed across an area about the size of Ireland or West Virginia. Chapters: 1. Introduction 2. Sarah Island 3. Port Arthur 4. Daniel Herbert 5. Wildlife 6. Tulip Crop [show more]

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