Travel Oz

Greg Grainger presents TravelOz, the ultimate adventures and experiences in Australian travel. In the first TravelOz, we'll explore the remote Christmas Island, deep in the Indian Ocean, head into the heart of Aboriginal territory in Arnhem Land and step back in time on Norfolk Island. We'll follow the mass migration of millions of red crabs & come face to face with the giant robber crabs.

In this program we'll feature the amazing Christmas Island, check out Sydney's highlights in 24-hours, explore the world's biggest sand island and dive off Sydney's coastline to check out a school of giant sharks. Watch as host Greg Grainger comes face to face with the largest fish in the ocean, the whale shark. Not one, but two juvenile whale sharks, swim with him for an hour.

In this program we'll feature the amazing Torres Strait Islands, get snowed down at Falls Creek, explore the action side of Norfolk Island and dine in the clouds in Sydney. We're invited to a variety of colouful celebrations with the beautiful locals in the unique Torres Strait Islands. We'll follow a rich cultural festival filled with dance and heavenly songs.

In this program we'll feature the scuba divers' paradise of Lady Elliot Island, experience indigeneous culture at the Barunga Music Festival, explore the exotic Daintree Rainforest, wind through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands by train, explore the east coast of Queensland by train and feel the pulsating city of Sydney at night. Witness the phenomena of a mass influx of Manta Rays.

In this program we'll feature a colony of Fairy Penguins at Montague Island, koalas at Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, a trip into Central Queensland on the Spirit of the Outback, the Two Tims clown it up in a charity fun rally and Greg experiences fine dining high above Sydney.

In this program we feature a mob of Eastern Grey kangaroos that make their home on a beach, the highlights of the city of Longreach including the original Qantas headquarters, part 2 of the Two Tims' car rally adventure and the spectacular Bungle Bungle Ranges in Western Australia. Greg witnesses a playful mob of Eastern Grey kangaroos that live by the beach and grass in New South Wales.

In this program we feature a bush poetry competition in honor of the famous Australian bush balladeer Banjo Paterson. As locals of Winton use their sharp wit to entertain the audience with original odes. We get a stockwhip demonstration from a master. This champion shows us the "snake killer", a stagger and even how to play rhythms as he whips up a storm.

Greg stealthily wanders the natural habitat of Kangaroo Island getting very close to an array of wildlife. From an encounter with Tammar Wallabies to his first sighting of Australian Sea Lions Greg is amazed at the abundance of varying animals. The Two Tims take a combie and head north up the east coast of New South Wales on a great aussie road trip.

Lake Eyre, in Australia's Red Centre, is explored. On the impenetrable salt plains of this dried up lake roam amazing reptiles, while wild camels roam in the surrounding scrub. Danger also lurks for adventurers and tourists in this eerie environment. The depths of the Ningaloo Reef off the Western Australian coast brim with marine life as coral spawn and sharks swim freely.

Greg reveals the majesty and surprises of the nation's capital, Canberra. Momentous speeches, from some of Australia's most imposing politicians, come to Greg's mind as he is guided through the chambers of Old Parliament House. Greg honors the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country by visiting the War Memorial and experiences war time conditions in a trench.

This episode features bird encounters on Lord Howe Island, the city of Perth and the overabundant koala population on Kangaroo Island. Witness Red-Tailed Tropic Birds flying backwards and Providence Petrels landing on human heads, as they are called in the wild, and the rich marine life on sparkling Lord Howe Island. Escape from the Fremantle gaol, steal gold from the Perth Mint and more.

Feisty Tasmanian Devils are featured, both in the wilds of Tasmania where their facing decimation from a cancerous facial disease epidemic, and on the mainland where a program to save the species has been initiated. The Two Tims discover the magic of Melbourne. In between catching a tram and sipping cappuccinos, Tim Charody is dressed by fashion designer Dave Strangis.

This Travel Oz features Australia Day celebrations, the Tamworth Country Music Festival and the launch of the marathon Aussie Road Trip. Gain insights into the Australian spirit, as the nation parties from Sydney to the outback. From indigenous ceremonies to harbour ferry races, see the many facets of Australian Day celebrations. The marathon Aussie Road Trip begins.

This episode of Travel Oz features the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Tibooburra, the Silverton Hotel, Australian Lifesavers and Moreton Island. The Royal Flying Doctor Service plays a crucial role in assisting doctors to provide rural and remote families care. Today's stop is Tibooburra. Before leaving Tibooburra, we look at Clifton Pugh's, and other famous Australian artists.

This Travel Oz features the geological wonders of South Australia's Flinders Ranges, a tour of Wilpena Pound, fossil exploration, Lightning Ridge's Easter Festival and the active city of Brisbane. A visit to a sheep property, rare rock wallabies, and a very personal tour of Wilpena Pound demonstrates the significance of the land for its indigenous inhabitants.

This Travel Oz features Lake Frome, an Indigenous elder demonstrating Aboriginal weapons, a voyage around the Whitsunday Islands and Queensland's Gondwana Rainforest. Witness the very white and salty Lake Frome at the edge of the northern Flinders Ranges. An indigenous guide demonstrates various uses for boomerangs and spears and explores the mound springs on the edge of Lake Eyre.

This Travel Oz features the opal mining capital of Coober Pedy, the city of Adelaide and more of the Gondwana Rainforests. Witness a miner attempting to strike it rich on the opal fields before jewellers carefully craft the opals into rings and pendants. Survey an underground house and see what it's like playing golf on an all dirt course. Glenelg offers beautiful sightseeing opportunities.

This Travel Oz features the natural wonder and sacred indigenous site of Uluru, the festivals of Adelaide and the coastal mecca of Noosa. An indigenous artist speaks of gaining strength from the iconic Red Rock of Uluru and dingo handler Lindsay Horton shares dingo facts. Experience the communal and music festivals in the culturally abundant city of Adelaide.

This Travel Oz features Tumut's Falling Leaf Festival, a historical tour of Kosciuszko National Park, the Great Barrier Reef and a singing dingo near Alice Springs. Tumut's Falling Leaf Festival has enchanted residents and visitors since 1954. Local photographer Trinny Thompson imparts the artistic and natural wonder of the autumn tinged deciduous trees.

This Travel Oz features Aboriginal legends and history in Alice Springs, bush tucker, a moving story from a Stolen Generation member, a lucky escape for a snake wrangler, a visit to an agricultural college and Anzac Day celebrations. Aboriginal elder Pat Dodds explains the significance of indigenous stories being passed on from generation to generation and searches for bush tucker.

This Travel Oz features the Devil's Marbles, Glen Innes' Celtic Festival and trout fishing and horse riding in the Snowy Mountains. Aborigines believe the balancing rock formations known as The Devil's Marbles are the eggs of a rainbow serpent. Then it's on to Tennant Creek to sample Indigenous music and art. Discover trout fishing and horse riding in the Snowy Mountains.

This Travel Oz features Nitmiluk Gorge, New South Wales' Grand Pacific Drive and the city of Dubbo. The Katherine Gorge has reverted back to its Aboriginal name Nitmiluk Gorge. Discover the wildlife on the flooded Katherine River and see a bird's eye view of Nitmiluk Gorge, from helicopter. Explore New South Wales's Grand Pacific Drive by motorbike, hang glider and retro car.

This Travel Oz features Kakadu National Park, part two of the Grand Pacific Drive and Tasmania's Freycinet National Park. Wildlife and Aboriginal culture are flourishing in Australia's Top End, in Kakadu National Park. See jabiru, crocodiles and more in the dramatic Kakadu landscape before gaining insight into Indigenous culture and art, as bush tucker is hunted and rock paintings revealed.

This Travel Oz features Bourke and beyond, the Yarra Valley and Darwin. The township of Bourke is the gateway to the Australian Outback. Enter the seven million dollar Back Of Bourke exhibit, see wildlife on the Darling River and a farmer rounding up lambs. Discover the tranquillity and tastes of the Yarra Valley. Highlights of the marathon road trip feature before Darwin is explored.