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  • ABC TV

Back to Nature

Listen to Country, hear its stories.

  • 2021
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season

A journey through the Australian landscape and the unique stories of the land, deepening our connection with nature.

Latest: Season 1 · 2021

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In this visually stunning ABC factual series, hosts Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road) and bestselling author Holly Ringland (The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart) will guide viewers through the wonder and awe of the Australian landscape, exploring stories that reconnect the audience with the natural world and with Country.

  1. E1. The Green Cauldron

    Aug 10, 2021 · 28m

    In this visually stunning series, Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland guide us through our land's unique stories. They visit Springbrook National Park on Yugambeh Country in Qld, inviting us to deepen our connection to nature. Guests: John Williamson, Shaun Davies

  2. E2. The High Country

    Aug 17, 2021 · 30m

    Aaron and Holly visit the High Country, the Snowy Mountains-Ngarigo country in NSW, where the earth touches the sky and where rivers are born. They kayak with a river guide, and are invited to listen to country.

  3. E3. Giant's Country

    Aug 24, 2021 · 29m

    Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges, meet a senior Kaurna man, and hear about the creation giant Nganno. Near the coast they walk with artist and chef Poh.

  4. E4. Timeless Macedon

    Aug 31, 2021 · 30m

    Aaron and Holly yarn on Wurundjeri country near Melbourne, take in the mysteries of Hanging Rock-Ngannelong, and connect with deep time at an ancient quarry.

  5. E5. The Fires of Larapuna

    Sep 7, 2021 · 30m

    Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit Northeast Tasmania, tebrakunna country, exploring kinship on the stunning Bay of Fires coast. Inland they visit the lush Blue Tier Forest and are introduced to ancestors.

  6. E6. Rainforest & Rock

    Sep 14, 2021 · 30m

    Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit the Otways-Gadubanud country, contemplate the healing power of nature, kayak with beloved singer Missy Higgins, and meet Wathaurung man Barry Gilson, who's singing back country.

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