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Red Centre, Part 1

Russell heads North to help an old mate with the annual cattle muster. Along the way he searches for some bush tucker, helps a motorist who has run into strife, and offers us many invaluable tips for survival situations in the outback.

Red Centre, Part 2

After giving us some insights into the old Ghan railway, Russell finally arrives at the cattle muster. We get to see his expert country dancing skills and his amazing talents with the whip.

Daintree

Russell takes us to the magnificent Daintree Rainforest in Northern Queensland and shows us some of the incredible highlights of the area, including the Great Barrier Reef. He also helps out an old mate with a crocodile problem.

High Country, Part 1

In a good intentioned gesture, Russell takes three city kids, Hayley, Justin and Phil, on a tour of the outback. He teaches them valuable lessons so that they will be able to survive in an emergency situation. Russell also helps out two stranded motorists who have become bogged.

High Country, Part 2

Russ introduces the kids to the intricate art of sheep shearing and the safe way to handle and use firearms. Also, they are taught the correct way to set a trap to catch some dinner.

Cooktown

After getting rid of the kids, Russ heads back up to North Queensland for his niece's wedding. Along the way he enters into a fishing competition with some old mates.

Muster

This time Russell travels to outback New South Wales for a muster with some old mates. Along the way he lets us in on some secrets such as intricate home-made camp seats.

Tourists, Part 1

Russell decides to take some international tourists to the outback for the experience of their lives. Russ gives some amazing facts and figures on the high country of Australia to his guests.

Tourists, Part 2

The group of intrepid adventurers continue their journey through Australia's wilderness and meet up with an old mate of Russell's who joins them by the fire.

Explorer, Part 1

Being intensely interested in the history of the outback, Russ attempts to retrace the steps of two of the country's earliest explorers ­ Oscar Forbes and William Montgomery. He hopes to locate the grave of Forbes which has never been found. During his trip, he helps out an old mate's wife with a snake problem, and drops in on a camel farm.

Explorer, Part 2

Whilst continuing his journey to find Forbes' grave, Russell drops in and has a chat with a few old mates. He eventually finds the resting place of the explorer, and sets his own memorial for the man.

Rare Roo

Russell travels through the outback on a mission to release a rare kangaroo to its original habitat. Along the way he helps out some young life guards by showing them how the drills should be done, and assists a couple of female backpackers.

Rogue Croc

Russell takes one of his most avid fans out to the outback for the experience of a lifetime. Russ teaches us many things about bush traps and camp fires, plus they play a few night games.