Australia With Julia Bradbury

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  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 7.8  (34)

Australia With Julia Bradbury is an enthralling travel documentary series that takes viewers on an awe-inspiring journey across the beautiful continent of Australia. Hosted by the talented presenter Julia Bradbury, this multi-part series aired on ITV in 2019 and offers the chance to experience the breadth of Australia's coastal beauty, wildlife, cities, and verdant landscapes.

Over the course of several episodes, Bradbury embarks on a magnificent adventure from the busy cities of Sydney and Melbourne to the breathtaking natural wonders of Northern Territory. She delves into the culture, history, and geography of each region, introducing the viewer to the wider context of Australia's society and economy.

The show begins with the bustling metropolitan city of Sydney, with Bradbury exploring iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. She also ventures into the Royal Botanic Garden, meeting up with the garden's director to learn about its history and conservation practices. Viewers also get to watch Julia grab a paddle and join a team of dragon boaters, before ending the Sydney leg with a hike along the dramatic cliffs of the Blue Mountains.

Moving on from Sydney, the journey takes us to Melbourne, where Bradbury explores the city's creative side by visiting the city's street art scene and attending a local comedy festival. She also embarks on an amazing road-trip along the Great Ocean Road, which offers stunning views of Australia's coastline.

The show then moves up north, as Bradbury travels to the area around Cairns in the tropical North Queensland. Here she visits the Daintree Rainforest, the world's oldest tropical forest, including a night tour in search of the native wildlife. The episode also captures a trip to the iconic Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most significant natural landmarks, and an unmatched place for an adventure in sea life exploration.

Continuing north into the Northern Territory, Bradbury arrives in Alice Springs to meet indigenous people and their Aboriginal culture. This includes learning about the fascinating landscapes of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, and aspects of the traditional culture of central Australia, the Dreamtime.

The last episode leads to Darwin, where the journey around Australia comes to a close by visiting the Kakadu National Park. In the beautiful park area are wetlands, waterfalls, rock art and indigenous Australian culture. Bradbury gets to swim in beautiful, natural pools in picturesque surroundings and learns about the ancient Aboriginal history of the area.

Overall, Australia With Julia Bradbury offers something for everyone; whether you are an urban traveler or a nature enthusiast, the show gives a beautiful, cohesive overview of the breadth and richness of Australia's diverse culture and geography. Bradbury's approach to the show is informative yet adventurous and offers the viewer a relaxed and down-to-earth way of getting the most out of each location. The stunning visuals and comprehensive insights will transport viewers to a world-class travel experience, showcasing the many wonders of one of the world's most beautiful and diverse countries.

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Great Ocean Road
8. Great Ocean Road
June 6, 2021
Julia drives the Great Ocean Road, where she enjoys some koala-watching. She discovers a golf course where roos share the links, and paddles with platypus before spotting wombats at dusk in Melbourne - the final destination of her extraordinary Australian adventure.
South Australia (Explorer's Way)
7. South Australia (Explorer's Way)
May 27, 2021
Julia drives the Explorers Way to the world's most isolated pub, where a small plane takes her on to the ancient landscape of the Painted Hills. In Adelaide, she climbs the Oval roof and meets a ladies cycling team before ending her journey in wine country.
Red Centre
6. Red Centre
May 23, 2021
At Alice Springs in Australia's Red Centre, Julia is roped into a dry boat race. She heads back to the classroom at the world's largest school before meeting a retired Aussie soap star at his desert home. A camel ride introduces her to the sacred site of Uluru.
Darwin
5. Darwin
May 16, 2021
Julia embarks on a crocodile safari in the wetlands of the Northern Territory, before chilling out in Darwin, home of the Ghan train. She then hits the open road with a grey nomad to discover life on one of Australia's vast cattle stations.
Western Australia (Perth/Broome)
4. Western Australia (Perth/Broome)
May 9, 2021
Julia explores the coastal city of Perth and its millionaire boat-builders and surfers. Later, more than 2,000km north along Western Australia's coast, she enjoys a day at the races in Broome before discovering life in the outback with an aboriginal family.
North Queensland
3. North Queensland
May 2, 2021
Julia meets backpackers in Cairns and heads out to an island turtle sanctuary. She also treks through the oldest rainforest in the world and gets a taste for green ants. Then, the caretakers of an idyllic island introduce her to the magic of the Great Barrier Reef.
Blue Mountains
2. Blue Mountains
February 21, 2019
Julia has a go at paddle boarding with pooches before meeting Australia's favourite koala. She also joins fashion designer Jenny Kee, before taking a ride on the world's steepest railway, and her hike through the Blue Mountains ends with a sighting of the plastic-loving bower bird.
Sydney
1. Sydney
February 14, 2019
Julia explores Sydney Harbour, before heading backstage at Sydney Opera House. At Bondi Beach she joins a beach patrol before heading off to a tattoo parlour to the stars, and as evening falls, Julia joins Sydney's drag queens for a memorable night.
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  • Premiere Date
    February 14, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (34)