One of two modern major Australian theatrical feature films featuring the word ''travelling'' in the title. The films are 'Travelling North' (1987) and 'Travelling Light' (2003). The two pictures premiered about sixteen years apart.
The film in 2003 was nominated for 4 AFI (Australian Film Institute) Awards including Best Cinematography for director of photography Tristan Milani, Best Original Music Score for composer Richard Vella and Best Original Screenplay for writer-director Kathryn Millard. In the end, the film won one gong for Sacha Horler for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.