Derwent Runs Down To The Sea (1965)

A canoe trip along the River Derwent begins at the source in the Highlands at Lake St Clair/Cradle Mountain National Park. The canoe passes by Butler's Gorge, the HEC projects, Meadowbank, Bushy Park, Gretna, forests and hop fields, New Norfolk and ends where the river meets the sea in Hobart.
A Tas Film Production, Tasmanian Film Corporation 1965.
Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which the film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today.
Tasmanian Archives: Film - Derwent Runs Down To The Sea - 35mm release print - colour, sound 9m 41s (Reference: AB869-1-749)
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[@sameera1226]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful documentary.

[@marknelson5929]

Yes it is indeed a stunning place, I've been back several times. My parents met in Hobart in the early 50s (£10 pound Poms).

[@richardbluett958]

A really beautiful land and river, that keeps calling me back.

[@quentinstacy35]

So great to see this footage of the Derwent and Hobart. Thanks to all for digitizing this.

[@timewatch9907]

This is extremely good quality

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

i drove around there in november 2016 = and it snowed - in my subaru all was warm and safe = ploughing through sleet and hail - with spotted sun shine - GONDWANNA LAND = yes was connected and half the island = go have a look take your car from melbourne on the ship ! FUN DRIVING .

[@officialWWM]

The river was beautiful until man got involved and polluted it!

[@robinmathews2446]

This is the Tasmania that I grew up in..... Where has it gone now?

[@Tazza81]

It's been destroyed by globalisation and greed.

[@PeterPutz82]

'For the never ending needs of man'... that'll come back to bite us.

[@waynedewhurst3051]

Yet another hydro electric dam..... And another. And another. And another. And...

[@rogersimpson6509]

Obviously there weren't any women in Tasmania until later.. "the river serves man"..lol