Going Places with Ernie Dingo

In this series return, Ernie take a trip to Bowen to meet traditional owners taking on sea turtle research before meeting up with a couple who show him the stunning Whitsunday passage.

Along the Mary River in the Northern Territory, Ernie braves the heat and explores the wilds of the region by land, sea, and by air.

Ernie travels to Bathurst Island to meet a dedicated and passionate nun, a woman working with young families, and two local artists who share their love for their culture.

Ernie meets three very interesting Darwin locals, each with their own connection to the land and to the wildlife that inhabits it.

Ernie explores Melville Island and meets an expert carver, an Aussie with a passion for fishing, and a young man who's reached the pinnacle of AFL and has returned to work for his people.

Ernie explores the rugged rivers and mountains around Cooktown before meeting up with two salt-of-the-earth Elders, who’ve raised a large family and one very talented footballer.

Ernie experiences Great Keppel with a Woppaburra elder, practices survival skills with a local pro, and gets his hands dirty learning pottery in the Byfield forest with two masters of the craft.

Ernie and special guest Aaron Fa'aoso explore the outback town of Longreach, where they visit an ancient rock art site, a historic cattle station, and learn about the founding of QANTAS.

Guest host Aaron Fa'aoso takes a trip into the abundant Granite Belt where he conquers a mountain with a ranger, visits a family-owned apple orchard, and catches up with music legend Kev Carmody.

Ernie escapes to the charming town of Winton, where he meets the founder of a dinosaur museum, takes flight above the outback with a pilot, and spends an afternoon painting with a skilled artist.

In southeast SA where the Murray River meets the ocean, Ernie kayaks the Coorong and connects with the Ngarrindjeri people, meeting a world-renowned weaver and visiting the community of David Unaipon.

In the heart of the Murraylands, Ernie cruises on a historic paddle steamer, meets a keeper of African carnivores, learns the life of a Romani elder, and shares a special moment with David Gulpilil.