Color illustrations of the Australian bush accompany the poem which, sung to the tune of an old English marching song, has become practically an Australian national anthem.
Set during the 1880's when the Australian frontier was wild and dangerous, the film follows the exploits of a youth who sets out to tame a wild herd of horses.
Summary: The story of an 18 year-old boy who proves himself during an unforgettable chase on horseback down the rugged Snowy Mountains and thus becomes a legend.