Australia is one of the most unique countries on
earth, a great island continent, a landmass bounded
only by oceans and sky. It's a land of wondrous
contrast: from the great rain forests, golden sandy
beaches and mountain ranges of blue and green, to
the yellow painted fields of wheat, the stillness of
the desert and the ever changing hues of light upon
stone in that region of the land they call the Red
Centre. Australia is truly a place of natural
inspiration, a place that inspires all who are born
or settle here. It's a land of ancient heritage and
long traditions, myths and legends, industrious
people, and a pervading characteristic called "the
great Aussie spirit"...
To all of us, Australia is much more than just a
place we call home, it's a natural heritage and a
timeless gift that we proudly pass on to our
children and that we gladly share with friends and
visitors from other lands. It's the many generations
of people who have taken great pride in being
'Australian' that have helped shape this great land
as they in turn find themselves shaped by the
natural forces that surround us. It's our love of
the land and of the great outdoors and our unique
sense of mateship that touches all who visit here.
It's the tough, enduring spirit of the bushman that
exists in all of us; a spirit that can't be broken
by time or adversity.