Film Overview

To discover what makes the vast continent of Australia so amazing, New Zealand filmmaker Grant Foster traveled overland on a "four month camera safari" to capture his visual impressions of it's rugged beauty, friendly people and it's uniquely wondrous wildlife. Highlights include: The city of Sydney, its Opera House and unforgettable harbor Other major cities of Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Darwin, and the nation's capital of Canberra. Diving at the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing on earth. Riding a camel and vintage outback train at remote Alice Springs. Digging in the desert for the opal, the world's most colorful gemstone. The Murray River by paddle streamer, and riding a tram in Melbourne. Exciting encounters with koalas, kangaroos and jumping crocodiles. Climbing Ayers Rock for a breathtaking view of the Red Center. Walking amid the Olgas, the most ancient mountains on earth. Exploring Kakadu National Park, with its incredible birdlife and ancient rock drawings of the Aboriginal people.


Highlights of "Amazing Australia" include:
* The city of Sydney, its Opera House and unforgettable harbor.
* Other major cities of Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Darwin, and the nation's capital of Canberra.
* Diving at the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing on earth.
* Riding a camel and vintage outback train at remote Alice Springs.
* Digging in the desert for the opal, the world's most colorful gemstone.
* The Murray River by paddle streamer, and riding a tram in Melbourne.
* Exciting encounters with koalas, kangaroos and jumping crocodiles.
* Climbing Ayers Rock for a breathtaking view of the Red Center.
* Walking amid the Olgas, the most ancient mountains on earth.
* Exploring Kakadu National Park, with its incredible birdlife and ancient rock drawings of the Aboriginal people.