Season 1
Season 1 • 2021
0In this visually stunning ABC factual series, hosts Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road) and bestselling author Holly Ringland (The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart) will guide viewers through the wonder and awe of the Australian landscape, exploring stories that reconnect the audience with the natural world and with Country.
Episodes
1. The Green Cauldron
In this visually stunning series, Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland guide us through our land's unique stories. They visit Springbrook National Park on Yugambeh Country in Qld, inviting us to deepen our connection to nature. Guests: John Williamson, Shaun Davies
2021-08-10 • 28 min
2. The High Country
Aaron and Holly visit the High Country, the Snowy Mountains-Ngarigo country in NSW, where the earth touches the sky and where rivers are born. They kayak with a river guide, and are invited to listen to country.
2021-08-17 • 30 min
3. Giant's Country
Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges, meet a senior Kaurna man, and hear about the creation giant Nganno. Near the coast they walk with artist and chef Poh.
2021-08-24 • 29 min
4. Timeless Macedon
Aaron and Holly yarn on Wurundjeri country near Melbourne, take in the mysteries of Hanging Rock-Ngannelong, and connect with deep time at an ancient quarry.
2021-08-31 • 30 min
5. The Fires of Larapuna
Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit Northeast Tasmania, tebrakunna country, exploring kinship on the stunning Bay of Fires coast. Inland they visit the lush Blue Tier Forest and are introduced to ancestors.
2021-09-07 • 30 min
6. Rainforest & Rock
Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit the Otways-Gadubanud country, contemplate the healing power of nature, kayak with beloved singer Missy Higgins, and meet Wathaurung man Barry Gilson, who's singing back country.
2021-09-14 • 30 min
7. The Deep River
Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland explore the art of creation as they travel on and around Dyarubbin, the Hawkesbury River. They find rock art, meet with writer Georgina Reid, and artist and Gomeroi man, Gavi Duncan.
2021-09-21 • 30 min
8. Red Earth Heart
Aaron and Holly visit Arrernte country in Central Australia. They meet Traditional Owners and look at the Milky Way with astrophysicist and Gamilaraay woman Karlie Noon, from inside an impact crater.
2021-09-28 • 30 min
