Episode 1 - The Canning Stock Route
Journey along the worlds longest and most remote stock route across the Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts.
Episode 2 - Reg Sprigg- The last great exploring geologist
Follow Reg Spriggs epic journeys from his discovery of the first soft bodied life on earth at Ediacara to his discovery of oil and gas at Moomba and his creation of the the private conservation reserve at Arkaroola in the Northern Flinders Ranges.
Episode 3 -Western Desert Ranges
Travel to the remote Calvert Ranges and Constance Headland to look at remarkable Aboriginal rock art and the mysterious ancient petroglyphs that have given rise to many different theories as to their creation.
Episode 4 - Pitjantjatjara at the Crossroads
A journey along the dreaming trails of the stunningly beautiful Everard and Musgrave Ranges, where today’s traditional owners face great challenges to retain their heritage and culture.
Episode 5 - The Afghan Cameleers
Australia owes so much to these Muslim pioneers who not only opened up trade and commerce in the outback but provided vital support on many of the early expeditions. Visit Ghan towns, meet descendants of these remarkable and unheralded Australians.
Episode 6 - Gymkhanas and Bronco Branding
Join the action from the Mt Isa Rodeo to the William Creek Gymkhana and Brophy’s Boxing Tent at the Birdsville Races – the last in existence. These colourful outback events showcase the horse skills of Australian ringers and rough riders – the last true cowboys.
Episode 7 -Burke and Wills - For the Honor of Victoria
Contemporary thought puts Robert O’Hara Burke and William Wills in the class of idiots, incompetents whose mismanagement led to their own demise in the tragedy played out at Coopers Creek. But was this really so?
Episode 8 - On up the track
Travel with Andrew as he travels up the Birdsville and Oodnadatta Tracks, classic heritage trails through outback Australia, meeting up with station owners, ringers and the colourful eccentrics that are the lifeblood of these remote desert thoroughfares.
Episode 9 - The Missions - White men dreaming
A little known part of Australian outback history is the establishment of missions to the Aboriginals. Andrew takes you to remote and little known missions like Killalpannina and Booltacaninna. Experience the unbelievable hardship and sufferings of the missionaries and their families.
Episode 10 - John McDoual Stuart - in the footsteps of the little Scotsman
The brave little Scotsman who was the first to successfully lead an expedition across Australia. Blinded by taking midday sightings, a ferocious binge drinker but a man of incredible skill. Join Andrew as he follows Stuarts journey across the continent and investigates the techniques he employed to succeed.