Back Roads

Back Roads (2015)

Embrace your spirit of adventure and join Heather Ewart and friends as they discover the amazing people living life just off the back roads of Australia.

Series, 2015, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture


Back Roads - TV Showtimes

Thursday, April 3

10:31am

Back Roads ‘Bass Coast, VIC’

ABC TV

Back Roads

'Bass Coast, VIC'

ABC TV, 10:31am, Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 29 minutes

REPEAT

Back Roads visits the wild Bass Coast in Southeast Victoria. Uncovering the coastline's ancient secrets, Heather Ewart discovers why the locals aren't afraid to do things a bit differently and break new ground.

Series, 2024, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 10 Episode 17


Back Roads ‘Bass Coast, VIC’

ABC TV HD

Back Roads

'Bass Coast, VIC'

ABC TV HD, 10:31am, Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 29 minutes

REPEAT

Back Roads visits the wild Bass Coast in Southeast Victoria. Uncovering the coastline's ancient secrets, Heather Ewart discovers why the locals aren't afraid to do things a bit differently and break new ground.

Series, 2024, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 10 Episode 17


2:58pm

Back Roads ‘Pine Creek NT’

ABC TV

Back Roads

'Pine Creek NT'

ABC TV, 2:58pm, Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 29 minutes

REPEAT

Heather travels to Pine Creek, a pioneering outback town in the Northern Territory. On the fringes of Kakadu National Park, Pine Creek has long been a boom or bust mining area, but the town now finds itself at a cross roads.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 3 Episode 7


Back Roads ‘Pine Creek NT’

ABC TV HD

Back Roads

'Pine Creek NT'

ABC TV HD, 2:58pm, Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 29 minutes

REPEAT

Heather travels to Pine Creek, a pioneering outback town in the Northern Territory. On the fringes of Kakadu National Park, Pine Creek has long been a boom or bust mining area, but the town now finds itself at a cross roads.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 3 Episode 7


Friday, April 4

3:00pm

Back Roads ‘Pilbara WA’

ABC TV

Back Roads

'Pilbara WA'

ABC TV, 3:00pm, Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Heather Ewart heads to the Pilbara region of Western Australia to meet some of the remarkable locals who are driving change as the mining boom ends. There's also plenty of 'girl power' to be found out in this harsh landscape.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 3 Episode 8


Back Roads ‘Pilbara WA’

ABC TV HD

Back Roads

'Pilbara WA'

ABC TV HD, 3:00pm, Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Heather Ewart heads to the Pilbara region of Western Australia to meet some of the remarkable locals who are driving change as the mining boom ends. There's also plenty of 'girl power' to be found out in this harsh landscape.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 3 Episode 8


Saturday, April 5

7:30pm

Back Roads ‘Kangaroo Island, SA’

ABC NEWS

Back Roads

'Kangaroo Island, SA'

ABC NEWS, 7:30pm, Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Take a road less travelled and visit some of the small towns and communities that make Australia special. Heather Ewart and guest presenters return to discover more remarkable stories and inspiring people you'll never forget.

Series, 2025, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 11 Episode 7


Monday, April 7

2:58pm

Back Roads ‘Violet Town’

ABC TV

Back Roads

'Violet Town'

ABC TV, 2:58pm, Mon, 7 Apr 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Violet Town, Victoria, is a small place with a very big heart. It might be well-known by some for its popular monthly market, but it's the way Violet Town locals embrace creativity & diversity that really makes a difference.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 3 Episode 10


Back Roads ‘Violet Town’

ABC TV HD

Back Roads

'Violet Town'

ABC TV HD, 2:58pm, Mon, 7 Apr 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Violet Town, Victoria, is a small place with a very big heart. It might be well-known by some for its popular monthly market, but it's the way Violet Town locals embrace creativity & diversity that really makes a difference.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 3 Episode 10


Tuesday, April 8

2:58pm

Back Roads ‘Waterfall Way’

ABC TV

Back Roads

'Waterfall Way'

ABC TV, 2:58pm, Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 29 minutes

REPEAT

Heather Ewart travels to Waterfall Way in NSW, one of the most beautiful drives in Australia. But it's not just the scenery that's spectacular, Heather meets some wonderful locals including celebrated pianist, David Helfgott.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 4 Episode 1


Back Roads ‘Waterfall Way’

ABC TV HD

Back Roads

'Waterfall Way'

ABC TV HD, 2:58pm, Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 29 minutes

REPEAT

Heather Ewart travels to Waterfall Way in NSW, one of the most beautiful drives in Australia. But it's not just the scenery that's spectacular, Heather meets some wonderful locals including celebrated pianist, David Helfgott.

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 4 Episode 1


Wednesday, April 9

2:59pm

Back Roads ‘Murray River SA’

ABC TV

Back Roads

'Murray River SA'

ABC TV, 2:59pm, Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Heather Ewart travels along the southern Murray River. She meets locals who've weathered drought & flood. She experiences many shades of the river from its bountiful Riverland to the spectacular limestone cliffs of Big Bend.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 4 Episode 2


Back Roads ‘Murray River SA’

ABC TV HD

Back Roads

'Murray River SA'

ABC TV HD, 2:59pm, Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Heather Ewart travels along the southern Murray River. She meets locals who've weathered drought & flood. She experiences many shades of the river from its bountiful Riverland to the spectacular limestone cliffs of Big Bend.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life, Society & Culture, Season 4 Episode 2


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