Podcasts
Podcasting allows you to automatically download audio or video files to your computer so you can play audio or video on your computer at any time, or transfer the files to an iPod or portable MP3 or video player. The video files are provided in a variety of of common formats.
The Parks and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service currently offers a range of podcasts covering a variety of topics.
Audio Podcasts
The Overland Track is Australia's premier bushwalk. Hear about the
track and the wilderness it traverses with Peter Grant as he walks the
track and speaks with the men and women who work and play in this
majestic part of Tasmania.
| MP3 | Duration: 25:49mins | File size: 23.6Mb |
| MP3 | Duration: 16:22mins | File size: 23.1Mb |
| MP3 | Duration: 18:57mins | File size: 21.7Mb |
| MP3 | Duration: 17:43mins | File size: 21.2Mb |
| MP3 | Duration: 19:14mins | File size: 23.0Mb |
| MP3 | Duration: 20:46mins | File size: 24.8Mb |
Video Podcasts
| MP4 | Duration: 4:17mins | File size: 8.30Mb |
The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area celebrated its 25th Anniversary in December 2007. In this video, an expert panel discusses with journalist Charles Wooley the many values of this globally significant region. See our online guide to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area for more details.
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The full length version (duration: 29:50 mins) of this podcast is available in three formats:
| MP4 | Duration: 2:49mins | File size: 10.07Mb |
The cool waters surrounding the island of Tasmania are famous throughout the diving community. Among the many highlights are the towering kelp forests, colouful sponge gardens and underwater sea caves. See our online Visitors Guide to Marine Reserves for more details of Tasmania's marine reserves.
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| MP4 | Duration: 14:18mins | File size: 49.26Mb |
Tasmania has some of the best bushwalking (hiking) opportunities in the world. However, even if you are a highly experienced walker it is vital that you are well prepared for Tasmanian conditions. This video podcast will give you some pointers before undertaking a walk in the Tasmanian wilderness. Our online Essential Guide to Bushwalking provides further details.
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