Author(s): Nick Anchen

Pictorial

Considered by many to be one of Earth's last frontiers, the diversity of the island continent has been well documented, and it is true that the variety of landscapes in Australia is staggering.While at first glance, much of the country appears to be a barren wasteland, closer examination reveals the true nature of the much vaunted outback, an area so vast and empty as to defy the imagination. The blistering deserts and rugged inland mountain ranges contain a fascinating mixture of scenic wonders and the remnants of defiant, seemingly futile human endeavours.In stark contrast, the Great Dividing Range, running the full length of Australia's east coast, reveals an utterly different flavour. Snowy mountains and lush forests, with fauna and flora as diverse as anywhere in the world, are indicative of the continent's age and isolation. Coastal Australia, well known for its pristine beaches and coral reefs, contain the vast majority of the nation's population, along with its major cities.The Colour of Australia, featuring the photography and writing of Nick Anchen, takes you on a fascinating journey throughout Terra Australis, the Great Southern Land.