Name: Back Roads
Released: 2015-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Heather Ewart, Lisa Millar

TV Show · Documentary · Travel

Back Roads transports audiences to some of the nation’s most remote and inspiring communities that highlight rural Australia’s trademark grit, generosity, humour and innovation.

2015 · 28m

Starring Heather Ewart, Lisa Millar

EPISODE 1

Waterfall Way, NSW

Heather Ewart visits Waterfall Way in New South Wales. The drive is one of the most picturesque in Australia, but the scenery is matched by its wonderful locals, who include famed pianist David Helfgott.
EPISODE 2

Murray River, SA

Heather travels along the southern Murray River to meet locals who have lived though drought and flood. Heather experiences the river from its bountiful Riverland to the spectacular limestone cliffs of Big Bend.
EPISODE 3

Natimuk

Special guest presenter Paul West travels to the small but amazing town of Natimuk, Victoria, where he finds a fascinating mix of rock climbers and German-Lutheran farmers.
EPISODE 4

Scottsdale

Heather travels to Scottsdale in Tasmania which is suffering from significant unemployment levels. With limited options available, the locals have begun creating new jobs.
EPISODE 5

Thallon

Joe O'Brien visits the small town of Thallon, Queensland. The ABC News presenter grew up in regional Queensland, but looks forward to leaving the studio for a chance to head into the outback.
EPISODE 6

Robinvale, VIC

Heather goes to Robinvale, Victoria, a town named after a local soldier, Lieutenant George 'Robin' Cuttle, near the town of Villers-Bretonneux, France.