Some 30 years after the original travel series hit Aussie televisions, The Great Outdoors is set to return to our screens, bringing fans a “reimagined version” of the ’90s show.
If you’re keen to get your eyes across the fresh take on The Great Outdoors, here’s everything you need to know about the series’ return to telly.
What is The Great Outdoors?
If you remember the ’90s well, chances are The Great Outdoors brings up a hint of nostalgia for you. The popular travel series saw a team of presenters travel the globe, and around Australia itself, highlighting activities, places to stay and the top spots to see — with a focus on adventure and outdoorsy destinations.
The Seven Network shared the below synopsis for the new take on the series:
“The Great Outdoors team will scour the globe to bring viewers extraordinary and unmissable adventures, epic scenery and vibrant food and culture.
“Travel with the team as they visit all four corners of the compass in Australia, from diving off the Western Australian coast to trekking the deep forests of Tasmania; hop in the passenger seat on a classic convertible road trip along the iconic Route 66 in the US; and scale the snow-covered heights of northern Europe.”
The original Great Outdoors kicked off in early 1993 and it was a pretty well-loved series for the majority of that time, even receiving a few Logie Award nominations over the years. But it was eventually cancelled in 2009.
There was a brief attempt at reviving the show in 2012, but that didn’t progress beyond the one season.
The Great Outdoors 2024 release date
If you’re excited to see what the modern-day take on The Great Outdoors will bring audiences, the series is set to premiere at 7.00pm on Saturday, 5 October.
Mark your calendars!
How to watch The Great Outdoors 2024
The series will be airing in Australia on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Who is in the cast?
Taking the reins from the original line-up of presenters, which included the likes of Ernie Dingo, Shelley Craft, Jennifer Hawkins, and Andrew Daddo (among others), will be James Tobin, Phil Burton, Teigan Nash, Kimberley Busteed, Lee Carseldine and Chris Parsons.
On his work with the show, James shared, “I grew up watching The Great Outdoors and still can’t quite believe I’ve now got one of the best gigs on TV as I share these incredibly unique travel destinations with our viewers.
“Filming in the US was a real highlight of this series for me and I can’t wait to show viewers what we got up to over there.”
Phil also gave a statement on his new gig, sharing that, “I’ve travelled the world with my music, but what I realised through filming The Great Outdoors is some of the hidden gems we have right here in Australia.
“Having the opportunity to delve into Western Australia in a way I’d never seen it before was an incredible opportunity and I couldn’t be more delighted to be part of the show.
The Great Outdoors trailer
We don’t have our hands on a trailer for The Great Outdoors just yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted once we do.
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