Back to Nature

202130m

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

Production

Logo for Media Stockade

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Back To Nature with Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland | Official Trailer

Back To Nature with Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland | Official Trailer

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2021

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.

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 1: The Green Cauldron

1. The Green Cauldron

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

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 2: The High Country

2. The High Country

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.

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 3: Giant's Country

3. Giant's Country

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.

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 4: Timeless Macedon

4. Timeless Macedon

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.

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 5: The Fires of Larapuna

5. The Fires of Larapuna

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.

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 6: Rainforest & Rock

6. Rainforest & Rock

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.

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 7: The Deep River

7. The Deep River

Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland explore the art of creation as they travel on and around Dyarubbin, the Hawkesbury River. They find rock art, meet with writer Georgina Reid, and artist and Gomeroi man, Gavi Duncan.

Still image for Back to Nature season 1 episode 8: Red Earth Heart

8. Red Earth Heart

Aaron and Holly visit Arrernte country in Central Australia. They meet Traditional Owners and look at the Milky Way with astrophysicist and Gamilaraay woman Karlie Noon, from inside an impact crater.

Cast

Photo of Aaron Pedersen

Aaron Pedersen

Self - Host

Photo of Holly Ringland

Holly Ringland

Self - Host

Reviews

No reviews available yet.