# The Great Outdoors **URL:** \ **Category:** Seven Network\ **Created:** [September 24, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915 "2024-09-24T23:46:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/1 "2024-09-24T22:41:56Z")
### The Great Outdoors returns [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/zTWav0uuB9E/maxresdefault.jpg "The Great Outdoors | Channel 7 and 7plus") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTWav0uuB9E) **Reimagined travel series to showcase the best of Australia and the world** > The Seven Network today announced the return of **The Great Outdoors** , with a reimagined version of the much-loved series set to showcase the best of Australian and international travel. > > Set to premiere at 7.00pm on Saturday, 5 October on Channel 7 and [7plus](https://7plus.com.au/), **The Great Outdoors** taps the nation’s enduring wanderlust, with new presenters James Tobin, Phil Burton, Teigan Nash, Kimberley Busteed, Lee Carseldine and Chris Parsons offering a glimpse into the world’s most unique experiences from our own backyard and across the world. > > **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. > > James Tobin said: “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 Burton said: “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.” > > Whether it’s a sneak peek into ranch life in Texas, hiking Switzerland’s largest glacier or hanging high above Perth, one thing’s for sure – the all-new **The Great Outdoors** will have viewers planning their next holiday adventure. ![The Great Outdoors presenter James Tobin](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/9/3/293ee900da19d58dca302f8fa025f538e0cf582e.jpeg) ![The Great Outdoors presenter Teigan Nash](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/7/9/0/790ad6ad5b109fe83f0f243abb2d630da1b1b49d.jpeg) ### Meet the presenters ### James Tobin @james\_tobin James Tobin is one of the best known faces on Australian television and is currently the weather presenter for **Weekend Sunrise** , where he is seen roving around the country meeting the locals and delivering the forecast. Throughout his career, James has been a supporter of various charities and community organisations including Tour de Cure and McGrath Foundation. Now in his role with **The Great Outdoors** , James will continue to travel the country and the world to share his enthusiasm for adventure with viewers. ### Phil Burton @philburtonofficial Phil Burton is one of Australia’s most loved and respected entertainers. The multi-talented singer, arranger, live performer and media personality has been a vital part of the entertainment industry in Australia and internationally for over three decades. Phil is a co- founder and member of one of the world’s finest pop vocal groups – Human Nature – and in 2023 took home the Mirror Ball Trophy as the winner of **Dancing With The Stars**. More recently, he joins **The Morning Show** as a casual host and now **The Great Outdoors** as a seasoned adventurer, having travelled all around the world with his music. ### Teigan Nash @teigannash Teigan Nash is a popular media personality and currently a presenter across Seven’s travel shows **Sydney Weekender** , **Weekender** and **Discover**. She has worked in the television industry for many years, first gracing Aussie screens on Seven’s _Saturday Disney_. Teigan has also reported for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Spring and Autumn Racing Carnivals, and appeared in guest spots on morning shows. ### Kimberley Busteed @kimberleybusteed From pageant queen to outdoor adventurer, and now cattle farmer, Kimberley Busteed has had an extraordinary media career lasting almost two decades. The Australian media personality, lifestyle television presenter and producer hit the international stage after winning the title of Miss Universe Australia aged just 18. Just as comfortable hosting black tie gala balls as she is scuba diving, Kimberley has spent the past 18 years working across various media networks and has her heart firmly embedded in her role as a presenter on Seven’s **Creek to Coast** , **Weekender** and now **The Great Outdoors** _._ ### Lee Carseldine @leecarseldine Lee Carseldine’s life has been non-stop since concluding his professional cricket career. After playing 132 matches for Queensland, as well as around the globe, Lee founded a highly successful drone pilot training business and gym and became an accomplished entrepreneur, all while completing his double masters. He also appeared twice, including as runner-up, on _Australian Survivor_ and has continued his media career as a lifestyle TV presenter ever since. Lee can currently be seen bringing his cheeky sense of humour to stories on Seven’s **Creek to Coast** , **Weekender** and now **The Great Outdoors**. ### Chris Parsons @mrchrisparsons Chris Parsons is an accomplished traveller and TV presenter, having covered thousands of kilometres to bring viewers the very best adventures on Seven’s **Creek to Coast** and **Weekender**. A skilled MC, Chris has also hosted numerous events and functions including the Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards, the Tourism and Events Development Conference, and live sporting events and festivals, while representing charities like The Forgotten Women as ambassador. Chris can also be seen as a guest contributor on **The Morning Show** , presenting The Lotto, and now joins **The Great Outdoors** , where he will keep clocking up those kilometres in his travels. ---
**Author:** ![jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/8edcca/32.png) [@jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/jcb301176)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/3 "2024-09-25T00:36:03Z")
Will this be the original hour format, move to a half hour format (like when it paired with Better Homes And Gardens or move to a 90 minute format like Better Home And Gardens now is. Also wondering if a return of The World Around Us revival could be on the cards for Seven. Some of those documentaries were very interesting ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/4 "2024-09-25T00:52:26Z")
Good to have this back. I think Phil Burton and James Tobin are good editions to the show. As to the “weekender” presenters from various cities there too. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/chris/32/542_2.png) [@Chris](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/5 "2024-09-25T01:02:23Z")
I think this is a good idea to bring back and fits perfectly on Saturday nights. There is definitely a regained interest in travel shows with Travel Guides doing very well on it’s recent season. Getaway does decently for Nine as a News lead in too. ---
**Author:** ![BJT2](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bjt2/32/381_2.png) [@BJT2](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BJT2)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/6 "2024-09-25T01:25:09Z")
> [@Chris](#): > > I think this is a good idea to bring back and fits perfectly on Saturday nights Wow… I suggested this a year ago when Seven was going to loose Saturday Night AFL Games in 2025. Seven seems to be bringing back its much loved network brands. ---
**Author:** ![BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bigvic/32/209954_2.png) [@BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BigVic)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/7 "2024-09-25T02:33:58Z")
It was a much-loved show in the 2000s and good to see it back in its original format ---
**Author:** ![Avatar5991](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/avatar5991/32/310969_2.png) [@Avatar5991](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Avatar5991)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/8 "2024-09-25T12:40:05Z")
IIRC, The Great Outdoors switched to a one-hour format airing on Monday nights in April 2002 (previously it was Tuesdays at 8:00pm, immediately following BH&G) when _The Weakest Link_ was axed suddenly that month. I wonder what Seven will revive next…? ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/9 "2024-09-25T13:47:30Z")
At the moment, it is sheduled as 30 minute episodes. Assuming it will be around the 8 episode run? Airing in October and November, before the summer break (and the cricket/ Big Bash starts). ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/10 "2024-09-25T14:03:34Z")
### Episode 1 **05 October 2024 7:00 PM** > The Great Outdoors returns. We’re travelling USA’s Route 66, taking to the skies of the Sunshine Coast, hanging only by harness high above Perth, and hiking Switzerland’s largest glacier. ![The Great Outdoors presenter James Tobin](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/9/3/293ee900da19d58dca302f8fa025f538e0cf582e.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_James_Tobin_001](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/a/7/6/a76733e9f8c9a4eb4af5faa502b19077e87cbe3d.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_James_Tobin_002](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/b/a/a/baa0abb30fa63154665e1aaa3f57c93e90565785.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_Teigan_Nash_005](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/2/f/62f6ff1920998f45bfb909320b3278df5e1abedd.jpeg) ![The Great Outdoors presenter Teigan Nash](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/7/9/0/790ad6ad5b109fe83f0f243abb2d630da1b1b49d.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_Teigan_Nash_002](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/5/4/3/543ce0a92673a150266fa045e8e455ae5d05543a.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_Phil_Burton_004](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/4/4/3443cbb6e98b7420cda4fa2685512a8ae6c793ee.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_Phil_Burton_005](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/f/7/8/f78a87fa35dab3b1b7a3590e5d24b4c44d5bb336.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_Phil_Burton_003](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/c/c/a/cca30af0c150209824f09b918916ca5511154ecd.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_Phil_Burton_001](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/b/6/4/b64ce21afabbb6e446df1a61a8021b1751cf20bb.jpeg) ![The_Great_Outdoors_S1_Ep01_Kimberley_Busteed_001](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/6/3/3632ff1e321a965f46b046e65229978440324d08.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/8edcca/32.png) [@jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/jcb301176)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/11 "2024-09-25T14:56:33Z")
In 1994, in the original format, The Great Outdoors was at 7:30pm Fridays before being moved to a half hour format at 8pm following Better Homes And Gardens at 7:30pm Tuesday, with Blue Heelers moving to 8:30pm in 1995 ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Andrew](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/12 "2024-09-25T19:57:06Z")
My only request is that they bring back the original theme song 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/48db29/32.png) [@Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sully)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/13 "2024-09-25T22:17:55Z")
Not the remix from the 2000s? Has often been seen across 7Two’s schedule the past decade. > [@jcb301176](#): > > In 1994, in the original format, The Great Outdoors was at 7:30pm Fridays before being moved to a half hour format at 8pm following Better Homes And Gardens at 7:30pm Tuesday, with Blue Heelers moving to 8:30pm in 1995 Then they moved the last couple of seasons to Saturdays. BH&G had already moved to Fridays, very successfully, in 2005. Even Blue Heelers ended on Saturdays. Then Seven’s ‘getting the axe’ timeslot. ---
**Author:** ![TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tvhead/32/160_2.png) [@TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TVHead)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/14 "2024-09-25T22:24:57Z")
Seven were trying to kill BH as they didn’t want the licence fees from Southern Star, they moved it to Saturdays and only aired the finale on a Sunday which rated very well. ---
**Author:** ![jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/8edcca/32.png) [@jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/jcb301176)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/15 "2024-09-25T23:08:50Z")
I read somewhere that Seven were reviewing both Blue Heelers and All Saints before Blue Heelers was axed after 510 episodes. All Saints was axed around 3 years later, falling at 493 episodes. ---
**Author:** ![Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/48db29/32.png) [@Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sully)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/16 "2024-09-25T23:11:07Z")
We’re getting off topic, but Wood told Bucklow of News Corp a few years ago it was due to David Leckie signing (with Ten) the then new record 2007 AFL deal and locking Nine out after half a decade in the post Kerry era. A way for Seven to tighten finances. > [@TVHead](#): > > didn’t want the licence fees from Southern Star, they moved it to Saturdays and only aired the finale on a Sunday which rated very well. I liked how they made it a two-parter, also getting back some old faces for the finale, such as mid-90s cop turned villain Adam Cooper (Damian Walshe Howling) and ESD Inspector Monica Draper (Peta Doodson), who’d been a recurring character since the first or second season. ---
**Author:** ![jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/8edcca/32.png) [@jcb301176](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/jcb301176)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/17 "2024-09-26T16:22:07Z")
I wonder if Ernie Dingo or Di Smith might contribute occasional segments ---
**Author:** ![BJT2](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bjt2/32/381_2.png) [@BJT2](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BJT2)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/18 "2024-09-27T00:21:48Z")
Yes, it would be great to see some guest appearances made by the original Presenters. ---
**Author:** ![Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/48db29/32.png) [@Sully](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sully)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/19 "2024-09-27T13:48:36Z")
1996 _Better Homes & Gardens_ and _The Great Outdoors_: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/3cKqo838GqA/maxresdefault.jpg "Channel 7 Better Homes and Gardens, Great Outdoors (Channel 7, 1996)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cKqo838GqA) [Courtesy: _Retro Adelaide_, YT] – Great Outdoors promo, 2005: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CDetMI4D30o/hqdefault.jpg "Channel 7 The Great Outdoors Promo - Australia 2005") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDetMI4D30o) [Courtesy: _Tape Ape_, YT] – Theme music, 2004 - 2009: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/n0zG2OcAodQ/maxresdefault.jpg "The Great Outdoors TV Theme 2007 (Music from the Original TV Series)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0zG2OcAodQ) [Courtesy: Neil Sutherland (author), YT] ---
**Author:** ![marquisite](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/marquisite/32/28963_2.png) [@marquisite](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/marquisite)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/20 "2024-09-30T10:55:53Z")
> [@Andrew](#): > > My only request is that they bring back the original theme song 🙏 That would be nice, I presume you mean the one from the 90s/early 00s? I went searching on YouTube and found these: 1996 (0:20): [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/H1tD4YJxCTY/maxresdefault.jpg "The Great Outdoors (28 May 1996, first 5 mins) - 1996 Australian TV Program") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1tD4YJxCTY&t=20s) Or 2001 (3:03 & 3:30): [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/SullBMndmKw/maxresdefault.jpg "The Last Resort - Marlow, NSW, Australia - The Great Outdoors, Channel 7 2001") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SullBMndmKw&t=3m03s) A shame there isn’t a longer clean clip. ---
**Author:** ![spw68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/spw68/32/537940_2.png) [@spw68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/spw68)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915/21 "2024-09-30T11:11:29Z")
Has anyone seen a promo for the new series? [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-outdoors/25915.md?page=2)