Discover Australia’s Wild West in New Series “The Kimberley” Premiering June 17

In Australia’s remote northwest lies a land that defies time. “The Kimberley” spans over 400,000 square kilometers of remote tropical wilderness: turquoise coastlines, towering gorges, sandy deserts and sprawling savanna. Discover these hidden treasures and more in a landmark three-part series, The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West, premiering Wednesday, June 17, at 10pm on CET. You can also watch on the station livestreams or the PBS app with CET Passport.

The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West captures never-before-seen footage from a First Nations perspective, chronicling a year of extreme tropical seasons to reveal the stories hidden within the rugged landscape. The Kimberley’s harsh, inaccessible terrain hides remarkable biodiversity, from the fearsome crocodiles who rule the rivers, to the marsupial gliders who soar over the savanna, to the hundreds of thousands of migratory shorebirds who travel from all over the planet to feed on the rich coastline.

“We are thrilled to bring this compelling series to PBS to take viewers on a journey through the hidden wonders of Australia’s remote regions,” said Diana El-Osta, Sr. Director, Multiplatform Programming & Development, PBS. “Adding this series to our summer line-up of science and nature programming is a perfect blend of what PBS does best–mixing science and storytelling, and we know it will captivate audiences.”

A vital refuge for countless creatures, the Kimberley is also the frontline of biodiversity conservation, where Traditional Owners and ecologists are working together to save the species who call the Kimberley home. From the scorching dry season of Lalin, when desperate wallabies risk “death by ancient reptile” as they brave the last water sources to drink, to the monsoon season of Wilakarra, when the annual pulse of water brings the landscape roaring to life and sparks an inter-species baby boom, each season brings new challenges and new opportunities to Kimberley. The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West showcases a year of these animals’ lives and tracks the quests of those working to protect them.

Learn more about each of the episodes below:

Episode 1 “River of Life”

Premieres Wednesday, June 17, on CET

At the end of Lalin, the intense hot dry season, parched wallabies face peril to reach water in rivers ruled by fearsome saltwater crocodiles. When Wilakarra (the rainy season) returns life to the region, chicks and hatchlings emerge, joining the host of new life born in the wet season.

Episode 2: “Tidal Territory”

Premieres Wednesday, June 24, on CET

In the season of Koolawa, thousands of migratory shorebirds prepare for their journey home. The cool dry season of Barrkana brings humpback whales to near-pristine coastal waters, and the coral jewel in Dambimangari Country is revealed when Australia’s biggest tides draw back.

Episode 3: “Into the Fire”

Premieres Wednesday, July 1, on CET

As the cool dry season of Barrkana ends, savanna gliders explore the sprawling canopies. The growing heat of Wilbooroo dries the wetlands, and crocs are forced into overcrowded rivers, and an array of unique creatures must prepare to survive when the extreme heat of Lalin returns.

Watch more clips from The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West: https://watch.cetconnect.org/show/the-kimberley-australias-wild-west/.