Uluru, Northern Territory
Catch up on Live from Aus
From underwater experiences to backyard BBQs, here’s a recap of our first-ever LIVE program of virtual events.
On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2020, we launched an entire weekend of spectacular travel experiences, hosted by some of Australia’s most iconic personalities. We travelled from the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru, danced with The Wiggles and learnt the best-kept Aussie BBQ secrets from Hayden Quinn.
Missed something live? No worries. You can catch-up on the weekend’s amazing events right here.
Welcome to Australia – Acknowledgement of Country
Join us for the opening of Live From Aus with an Acknowledgement of Country, performed by Clarence Slockee, LIVE from Sydney’s beautiful South Coast. Clarence will share his stories about Aboriginal culture in this practice that shows respect for the traditional custodians of our land. You'll learn about Indigenous customs, culture and music, including stories from his home region, the Bundjalung Nation on the north coast of New South Wales.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Koala-ty Time
Join Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Wildlife Hospital as they go LIVE for the first time in their 73-year history, hosted by Candice Dixon. Though their doors may be temporarily closed, life beyond the sanctuary gates is as busy as ever. Explore this beautiful sanctuary and meet Humphrey, the Gold Coast’s most popular male koala, as he heads to the wildlife hospital for his regular check-up.
Brekkie Bowls with Guy Turland
Chef Guy Turland from Bondi Harvest brings you the best of sundrenched, delicious and healthy Aussie produce LIVE from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Join Guy fresh from his morning surf as he cooks up a Saturday morning storm inspired by simplicity, sustainability, seasonality and his favourite Aussie flavours. And don't miss his hot tips on where to find the best breakfast in Bondi.
Island Tour with Exceptional Kangaroo Island
Experience Kangaroo Island in style as Craig Wickham from Exceptional Kangaroo Island takes you on a LIVE journey at Stokes Bay on Kangaroo Island’s north coast. Craig, his family and their team of local experts have been operating luxury small group and private tours on the island since 1986 with an underlying promise of good food, good wine and wildlife in the wild. Tune in for a taste of what makes Kangaroo Island such a special holiday destination.
Kangaroo Feeding with Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns
It’s time for kangaroo kisses, as we hop over to the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs to meet Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns and his family of joeys. Brolga, aka ‘Kangaroo Dundee’, will guide you on a private tour of the sanctuary’s 36-hectare property and get up close with beautiful red kangaroos of the Red Centre. Then, as the baby joeys wake from their daytime snuggles, get ready to bottle feed them as they get stuck into their beloved milk for dinner.
Kimberley Snapshot with Scott Connell
Don’t miss your LIVE private tour of one of the most beautiful and least explored places on Earth as award-winning tour guide and author Scotty Connell takes us on the ultimate Kimberley snapshot. Discover some of Scotty’s favourite places around his home including the magnificent Sandstone Ranges, the Ord River, and one of his favourite swimming spots that can be enjoyed year-round.
Penguin Parade with Wippa from Phillip Island
Take in the magic of little penguins returning home to the world’s largest little penguin colony in this playful bedtime story narrated by one of Australia’s funniest dads, Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. Join us at Phillip Island as we watch the world’s smallest and most adorable penguins waddle up the beach at sunset, heading home to their warm burrows after a long day fishing out at sea. Cuteness guaranteed.
Great Golf Courses of Australia Masterclass
From traditional links golf courses of Tasmania to the championship Sandbelt region in Melbourne, Australia has some of the best courses in the world. While you can’t explore them all right now, there's never been a better time to brush up on your technique from home and learn more about our beautiful Australian courses. Join Elizabeth Sattler from Great Golf Courses of Australia, LIVE from Barnbougle in Tasmania, in this fun masterclass for all ages to enjoy, whether you are playing along with your kids at home or looking to plan your next golfing adventure with friends.
Crocodile Encounter with Matt Wright
Who’s up for a spot of croc wrangling? Join Aussie legend and the modern-day Crocodile Dundee, Matt Wright – AKA the ‘Outback Wrangler’ from the hit National Geographic TV show – LIVE from his wild backyard in the Northern Territory. We might see some crocs, take the heli out... whatever you feel like. Guaranteed adventure and good times ahead.
Cheesemaking with Jo Barrett & Matt Stone
Join chefs Jo Barrett and Matt Stone for a crafternoon making Neufchatel cheese, LIVE from Oakridge Winery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. Jo will teach you how to make this delicious soft cow’s cheese at home using just four ingredients. Jo and Matt will reveal their favourite ways to enjoy Neufchatel cheese with recommended wine pairings while sharing their wealth of knowledge on the best things to do in the Yarra Valley for a weekend away, longer stay, or even a day trip from Melbourne.
Underwater Great Barrier Reef Tour
Grab your snorkel and join Andy Ridley from Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef as we dive deep underwater in this virtual tour of Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Home to over 1,500 species of fish, 600 species of coral and 30 different species of whales and dolphins, you’ll learn how tourism operators are working to preserve one of the greatest wonders of the world.
Aussie wildlife Q&A with Zookeeper Chad
Ever wondered how far a kangaroo can hop or how long a koala sleeps? Fall in love with our native Australian wildlife all over again in this interactive Q&A LIVE from Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, home to the largest collection of Australian animals in the world. Join Zookeeper Chad Staples, who was instrumental in saving the lives of many animals during the devastating Australian Bushfires on the South Coast of NSW earlier this year, along with Australian fashion icon and animal lover Laura Brown live from her lockdown in New York City, and get ready to brush up on your knowledge of Aussie animals.
Questacon: Behind the Scenes live from Canberra
Join Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre LIVE from its flagship building in Canberra for an exclusive tour behind the scenes and discover what Questacon staff have been up to in isolation. But be warned… things have been getting a bit weird and whacky with no visitors around for the team to talk to. From lost astronauts to fiery explosions, misbehaving puppets, and liquid nitrogen eruptions, prepare yourself and the family to discover a side of Questacon you haven’t seen before.
