TravelMole partner Grainger TV launches TRAVEL OZ TV Programmes

TravelMole partner Greg Grainger and Grainger TV have launched Australia’s newest TV travel program TRAVEL OZ, a regular 1-hr TV Program Featuring Australia’s Premier Tourist Destinations.

Veteran travel documentary producer and presenter Greg Grainger says that TRAVEL OZ will be screened by a number of international channels, including the Travel Channel in Europe, ABC’s Australia Network in Asia Pacific and Sky News in Australia and New Zealand.

Greg added, “TRAVEL OZ will take a fresh slant on Australia’s magnificent destinations and we want viewers to feel like they’re travelling with us, experiencing every sight and sound as if they’re on location.”

“We also plan to provide viewers and travellers with support information to help them make bookings of their own and we want to take them to places they might not otherwise have ever known about.”

Grainger’s production company Grainger Television Australia, will produce twelve programs a year from July 2007, with each program run for a television hour, which is actually 45 mins allowing for breaks.

International cable networks like Travel Channel Europe normally repeat programs like TRAVEL OZ many times during their programming giving Australia massive international and international and domestic coverage.

Each program will feature 6 destinations, with a web site also set up to provide viewers with additional information, including booking details as well as links to sponsors’ websites through www.traveloztv.com

The variety of segments featured during each show will include: –

** Amazing Accommodation – ranging from the most luxurious hotels to the finest youth hostels, camping spots to beautiful B&Bs, with this segment featuring the best and most affordable accommodation.

** Terrific Tours – We go on tours and tell you what you can expect and how to get the most from day trips to week-long adventures, meeting the tour operators that guide you through an experience of a lifetime.

** Planes, Trains & Automobiles – Discover remote Australian locations, islands accessible by plane, tantalising train trips, the most exciting 4WD adventures and scenic drives.

** Beneath Down Under – Dive to the depths off the coast of the world’s largest continent and discover an underwater paradise full of colourful coral and amazing oceanic creatures.

** Crazy Critters – Meet the world’s cuddliest, dangerous and bizarre creatures and the people who care for them in the wild and in zoos.

** Outback Oz – From mustering cattle on a remote station to riding camel across the desert, discover a timeless Australia on outback adventure tours.

** Island Hopping – Revealing the abundance of islands off Australia’s coasts with unique wildlife and traditional cultures.

** Wish You Were Here – Video postcards of tourists enjoying their vacation, with  real people in beautiful locations describing their wonderful Aussie experiences.

** Picture Perfect – Professional photographers describe the inspiration behind some of the most breathtaking photos of the Australian landscape.

Grainger Television Australia has produced over sixty international travel documentaries for primetime screening on the Seven Network in Australia, programs which have also screened on Travel Channel Europe and Travel Channel USA.

Click on www.travelmole.com and check out the video clip from Grainger Television at the bottom of the right hand side of the TravelMole web site.

Also for more information on Grainger TV, click on: www.graingertv.com 

Grainger TV Channel Information:

TRAVEL CHANNEL EUROPE is the largest pan-European TV channel dedicated to the world of travel, broadcasting 18 hours a day in 11 languages to over 95 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The AUSTRALIA NETWORK is Australia’s international satellite channel, operated by the ABC, and currently available in 10.2 million homes in 41 countries across Asia and the Pacific.

SKY NEWS is the only dedicated news channel in Australia and New Zealand.

Greg said that TRAVEL OZ will also be offered to other international broadcasters including international Discovery Network’s TRAVEL CHANNEL, a broadcaster that has aired dozens of Grainger’s programs, adding, “TRAVEL OZ represents an exciting new opportunity to showcase Australia as a travel destination and we, “We plan to feature the abundant possibilities of holiday destinations, adventure packages, scenic tours, cosmopolitan cities, historic towns, natural wonders and friendly people.”

He said, “From luxury hotels to camping under the stars, dining in exquisite restaurants to eating damper around the campfire, viewing swirls of desert colours on the Ghan to riding camels on the sand, TRAVEL OZ caters to families, singles, young, old, travel connoisseurs, novice travellers, the budget conscious and the wealthy.”

“Utilising stunning photography, TRAVEL OZ will capture the dazzling beauty of Australia, from its beaches to the bush, with each segment revealing the uniqueness behind popular Australian tourist destinations and enlightens viewers about hidden treasures off the beaten path.”

“TRAVEL OZ portrays the heart and soul of Australia, as well as promoting world-class tour companies and the best accommodation packages, we meet the people that create lasting memories for holidaymakers all over Australia.”

“TRAVEL OZ is now in pre-production, with Grainger and team researching and lining up stories for the first program, filming scheduled to commence in April and production costs covered by participating sponsors.

If you are interested in becoming involved or represent locations interested in being featured you should contact Grainger TV by email on [email protected]

A Report by The Mole