The face of travel is changing as an increasing number of people go in search of destinations that remain in a pristine state. Free of crowds and off the beaten path, these places are visually spectacular, biologically diverse and of enduring value. In each episode of Travel Wild we transport the viewer to a different location in a far away corner of the world. Host Lin Sutherland takes eco-travel to the next level and embarks on nature-based adventures that don’t compromise on creature comforts, yet will appeal to the growing group of travellers who crave to get back to nature. The series is peppered with opportunities to leave a positive imprint on the world through activities such as the replanting of coral reefs, replenishing of endangered marine wildlife and rediscovering lost civilisations.
Lin camps out on an iceberg, swims in a lake filled with thousands of non-stinging jellyfish, and goes in search of the feared Anaconda. She trains as a Mahout, bicycles salt pans and hikes the peaks of ancient volcanoes. Her accommodations will include a Maharajah’s lake palace, a luxury bush camp and some of the most dreamy over-water villas you’re ever likely to see. These are all places that operate in a manner designed to preserve the planet and support host communities. Travel Wild captures a kaleidoscopic picture of life in a rapidly vanishing world.
Travel Wild is a positive exploration of our beautiful environment, the places and the animals that make eco-travel one of the fastest growing sectors in the leisure and travel industry. It features the best in eco-travel adventure. It takes the audience to places they have never dreamed of going, and once there, they can see how locals fight to keep their destination so special.
Travel Wild takes viewers on an exploration of some of the world’s most important environmental travel destinations. The series showcases each stunning destination and goes below the surface to meet eco-operators, locals and experts who all work together to keep that destination so special.
Eco-travel highlights our world’s wonderful natural assets. We show viewers that eco-travel is an important part of preserving the future of our environments. In the series the audience learns how to travel with minimal impact and learns about the world’s irreplaceable environments.
It is fun, fast paced and action packed, getting to the heart of eco-adventure and education.
This Time Tomorrow, follows an epic Pacific swell over 8 days and 18,000 miles. Two surfers tracked waves generated from this single storm in an exhausting attempt to surf the same wave twice as they pulsed eastward through the Pacific.
While people, places and travel evolve, the excitement and sense of adventure of a surf trip never changes. The Search represents the philosophy of all surfers – a spirit of adventure and a willingness to go beyond the boundaries. This four-part series, narrated by Mason Ho, takes us on the journey of seasonal discovery, where the oceans deliver waves and the mountains deliver powder for epic performances and unparalleled enjoyment on The Search that never ends. Join Mick Fanning and his friends as they ride untamed waves in untouched locations.
This series sees action sports athletes-turned-presenters Tim Warwood and
Adam Gendle dropped randomly into different locations around the UK. Their task? To take inspiration from their surroundings and, using only the props given to them, dream up and execute epic and incredible stunts. With only £1,000 for each stunt and only three days to build and test their creations, they’ll need every ounce of their extreme sports experience to pull it off.
BASE-jumping is one of the fastest growing extreme sports, but also one that has already claimed the lives of over 270 participants.
With unique access to the top players in the BASE community, this programme explores the true thrill behind the sport, revealing why increasing numbers of people are willing to risk their lives for the short rush of a free-fall.
The Exit Point provides a rare insight and understanding of the men and women involved in the world’s most dangerous sport.
Surfing Australia TV is a monthly, half-hour program hosted by Sam Squiers. It showcases the organisation’s many different programs from junior development, through to elite athlete coaching, event management and industry education.
On January 11, 2007, Andrew McAuley set out on his quest to become the first person to kayak from Australia to New Zealand across 1600km (1000 miles) of one of the wildest and loneliest stretches of ocean on Earth. Thirty days later, New Zealand maritime authorities received his distress call. Having survived a harrowing and torturous month at sea, conquering monstrous swells and terrifying storms, McAuley lost his life only a day from completing his journey.
A new feature length surf movie with 100% previously unseen waves from the 300+ hours of footage captured during the 2 year trip making “South To Sian”.