South West Tasmania: The Gliders

Australia, 1986

Film

Episode number 4 of Series “Australian wilderness series”.
The sheer challenge of remote wilderness is shown in this spectacular program which is Part 4 in a series of 6 documentaries, of a group’s arduous trek to Federation Peak with the aim of hang gliding from the summit. Young and old participate in the trek and viewers share the thoughts, inspiration and differing goals of the group.

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director

Catherine Millar

producer

John Richardson

production company

Kestrel Film Productions

Duration

00:48:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1986

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Australian wilderness series

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