Australia – a land as massive as it is vast. And when it comes to outback adventurers they don't come any better, bigger or more reckless than Russell Coight. Winner of the prestigious Ocker Award for services to khaki shorts, Russell takes us on a unique blend of over-the-top, off-road, outback, in-your-face Aussie Adventures!
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2002-08-18
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Russell travels to outback New South Wales for a muster with some old mates. Along the way he reveals secrets such as intricate home-made camp seats.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2002-08-25
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Russell takes some international tourists to the outback for the experience of their lives. Russell gives some amazing facts and figures on the high country of Australia to his guests.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2002-09-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Russell continues his journey with his group of international travelers through Australia's wilderness and they meet up with an old mate of Russell's who joins them by the fire.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2002-09-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Russell 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.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2002-09-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: As Russell continues his journey to find Forbes' grave, he drops in on a few old mates and has a chat with them. He eventually finds the resting place of the explorer, and sets his own memorial for the man.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2002-09-22
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Russell travels through the outback on a mission to release a rare kangaroo back to his habitat. Along the way he helps out some young surf lifesavers by showing them how the drills should be done, and assists a couple of female backpackers.
Writer: Tom Gleisner
Air date: 2002-09-29
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Russell takes one of his most eager fans out to the outback for the experience of a lifetime. He imparts his knowledge about bush traps and camp fires, plus they play a few night games.
