In Western Australia's Kimberly, Neil discovers Broome's dark pearling past. Tim Flannery tours the pimeval walks along Dinosaur Coast. Xanthe Mallett examines a maritime war grave.
Neil explores the history of 'Fortress Sydney' and it's network of fortifications. Xanthe discovers how the early convicts made lime. Tim uncovers the secrets of Sydney's sprawling geology.
Neil takes a dazzling journey through Australia's coral reef, following the trail of James Cook, with the help of the Australian Navy's hydrography team. TIm gains rare access to an area zoned off for coral research.
Neil heads to the south east of Tasmania to investigate Port Arthur and its severe penal history. Tim explores Hobart's extensive historical role in Antarctic exploration.
Miriam explores the Gold Coast's 1970's Florida-style canal system. Xanthe searches a World War Two era fortification. Tim goes to Fraser Island to discover how the world's longest sand drift system works.
Neil explores Cape Otway and a beacon that helped birth a nation. Tim searches Port Phillip for evidence of the marine 'mega fauna' that once roamed through the bay.
Neil Oliver
Host
Jane Manning
Director
Philip Smith
Producer
