In the heart of Tasmania’s scenic highlands, a wealth of hydro-electric power is produced through twelve dams and power stations linked by rivers, canals, pipelines and tunnels. These beautiful natural and man-made lakes attract tourists of all kinds, especially hikers and salmon fishermen.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010613
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dams
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Dams
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Reservoirs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Dams
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hiking
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)