About this season
Prepare to have your breath taken away by some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery, and be moved by the real-life stories of the people Ernie meets in his quest to discover more about the country’s popular tourist destinations.
Episodes (12)
1. Whitsundays
Aired 31 January 2021 • 52 min
In this series return, Ernie take a trip to Bowen to meet traditional owners taking on sea turtle research before meeting up with a couple who show him the stunning Whitsunday passage.
2. Mary River
Aired 7 February 2021 • 50 min
Along the Mary River in the Northern Territory, Ernie braves the heat and explores the wilds of the region by land, sea, and by air.
3. Bathurst Island
Aired 14 February 2021 • 52 min
Ernie travels to Bathurst Island to meet a dedicated and passionate nun, a woman working with young families, and two local artists who share their love for their culture.
4. Darwin
Aired 21 February 2021 • 52 min
Ernie meets three very interesting Darwin locals, each with their own connection to the land and to the wildlife that inhabits it.
5. Melvile Island
Aired 28 February 2021 • 50 min
Ernie is in Melville Island to meet an expert carver and a young man who's returned to his people after reaching the pinnacle of AFL.
6. Cooktown
Aired 7 March 2021 • 50 min
Ernie explores the rugged rivers and mountains around Cooktown before meeting up with two salt-of-the-earth Elders, who’ve raised a large family and one very talented footballer.
7. Longreach
Aired 20 March 2021 • 51 min
Ernie and Aaron Fa'aoso explore the outback town of Longreach and visit an ancient rock art site, as well as an historic cattle station.
8. Granite Belt
Aired 27 March 2021 • 52 min
Aaron Fa'aoso explores the abundant Granite Belt, where he conquers a mountain with a ranger and visits a family-owned apple orchard.
9. Winton
Aired 3 April 2021 • 52 min
Ernie explores the town of Winton, meeting the founder of a dinosaur museum and taking flight above the outback.
10. The Coorong
Aired 10 April 2021 • 52 min
Ernie travels to South Australia, to the place where the Murray River meets the ocean, connects with the Ngarrindjeri people, and kayaks the Coorong.
11. Capricorn Coast
Aired 13 April 2021 • 52 min
A Woppaburra Elder shows Ernie the wonders of Great Keppel; Ernie gets his hands dirty learning pottery and practices survival skills.
12. Murraylands
Aired 17 April 2021 • 51 min
Ernie takes a historic paddle steamer into the heart of the Murraylands, learns the life of a Romani elder, meets a keeper of African carnivores, and shares a moment with David Gulpilil.