Australia with Simon Reeve (2013)

Episode Overview

Simon embarks on a journey from Darwin in the Northern Territory to the remote Cape York Peninsula, ultimately reaching the Great Barrier Reef. His adventure begins in Kakadu, the largest national park globally, where he encounters the threat posed by millions of invasive cane toads, initially brought in to control pests. Teaming up with a group of toad-busters, he helps capture these toxic invaders. At Robertson Barracks, he meets Australia’s sole tank regiment, preparing to accommodate 6,000 American Marines, highlighting Australia’s strategic role in the Asia Pacific. Simon also patrols with Norforce, a military unit that utilizes ancient Aboriginal techniques for survival, even enjoying green ant tea before sleep. In Cape York, he assists scientists in capturing dangerous box jellyfish, exploring their potential medicinal properties.