Wonders of Australia's National Parks - Season 1 Episode 2 Riches of the Deserts and Wetlands
Overview: Marvel at the massive monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and nearby Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), rising dramatically from the flat plains. Discover how the 'arid' red centre is actually full of extraordinary wildlife. Visit Kings Canyon, an oasis of rare plants from another age. Witness the majestic Flinders Ranges. Gaze at stately river red gums - and glimpse a fossil legacy from hundreds of millions years ago. Visit magical Lake Eyre. Watch as thousands of pelicans and other water birds arrive to breed during floods. Trek into ancient Kakadu - thrill to its thundering waterfalls, stunningly rich wildlife, aboriginal rock art and deadly crocodiles!