Flinders Ranges Lightning Ridge ; Brisbane / (Parts 1 and 2)

In this episode, take a road trip to the Flinders Ranges. Encounter sheep shearing; emus, kangaroos, and other wildlife; houses made from hay; and the Aboriginal culture. Explore the ecological masterpieces contained in the Ranges. Take an adventure out to Lightning Ridge and come across some unique...

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Other Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Looking Glass Pictures.
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2013], c2008.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col.
Series: Travel Oz ; Series 1.
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Summary: In this episode, take a road trip to the Flinders Ranges. Encounter sheep shearing; emus, kangaroos, and other wildlife; houses made from hay; and the Aboriginal culture. Explore the ecological masterpieces contained in the Ranges. Take an adventure out to Lightning Ridge and come across some unique races, including a wheely bin race and a goat cart race. Attend a rodeo. Travel around Brisbane and meet people from Riverlife - then go kayaking and see a hydrofoil in action. Bike ride around the city to see heritage buildings and the City Botanic Gardens.
Item Description: Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 13, 2013.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Flinders Ranges (4:53) -- Wilpena Pound (3:08) -- Exploring the Flinders Ranges (3:54) -- Aerial View of the Flinders Ranges (1:04) -- Lightning Ridge (4:40) -- Lightning Ridge Activities (3:19) -- Brisbane (2:53) -- Brisbane Sites (2:56) -- Credits: Flinders Ranges (Parts 1 and 2) / Lightning Ridge / Brisbane: Travel Oz (0:30)
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In this episode, take a road trip to the Flinders Ranges. Encounter sheep shearing; emus, kangaroos, and other wildlife; houses made from hay; and the Aboriginal culture. Explore the ecological masterpieces contained in the Ranges. Take an adventure out to Lightning Ridge and come across some unique races, including a wheely bin race and a goat cart race. Attend a rodeo. Travel around Brisbane and meet people from Riverlife - then go kayaking and see a hydrofoil in action. Bike ride around the city to see heritage buildings and the City Botanic Gardens.
6 & up.
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col.
Format: Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience: 6 & up.
Access: Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.