Season 1 Episodes
1. Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan
October 26th, 2019
Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman.
2. Sydney to Broken Hill
November 2nd, 2019
Michael Portillo explores New South Wales, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw’s Guide. He strikes west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to reach the mining city of Broken Hill.
3. Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific
November 9th, 2019
Michael Portillo rides the Indian Pacific Railway, which stretches from Adelaide, South Australia, 1,700 miles deep into the desert, to the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie, before finishing in Perth.
4. Canberra to Melbourne
November 16th, 20191 hr
Michael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia from Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of Melbourne. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
5. Kuranda to Townsville
November 23rd, 2019
6. Newcastle to Brisbane
November 30th, 2019
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