Back Roads

Hebel, QLD. Heather Ewart travels to the border town of Hebel in south-west Queensland, a little place with a big heart, where folk look for a silver lining in the toughest of times.

Katherine, NT. A unique insight into the NT town of Katherine, where blackfella and whitefella walk together, with Bardi-Kidja guest presenter Albert Wiggan.

Leeton, NSW. Back Roads kicks off its Winter series in the vibrant multicultural town of Leeton, in NSW’s Riverina region.

Longford, TAS. Heather Ewart takes an adventurous trip through Longford in Tasmania to find out if keeping an old world alive can still offer some surprises.

Charleville, QLD. Guest presenter Kristy O’Brien heads to the outback town of Charleville in south-west Queensland, where she discovers a place that offers second chances and a community that always finds the silver linings.

Port Campbell, VIC. Heather Ewart sets course for Port Campbell on Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast, known for its wild weather and dangerous seas.

Eyre Peninsula, SA. In South Australia, guest presenter Paul West goes on a wild ride along the Eyre Peninsula’s rugged west coast, finding a place with an untamed spirit and a fierce self-reliance.

Boulia, QLD. Heather Ewart finds there are many surprises in the tiny town of Boulia on the edge of the Simpson Desert about 1700km from Brisbane.

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. Guest presenter Joe O’Brien taps into his inner Bear Grylls in this Back Roads adventure to Cradle Mountain in the wilds of the Tasmanian Highlands.

Tom Price, WA. There are unexpected encounters when colourful South Pacific and traditional cultures kick up the red dust of the Pilbara as Back Roads heads to the town of Tom Price in Western Australia.