In a fresh episode set to air this Thursday, Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro takes audiences on a captivating jaunt around Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.
The lake serves as a cornerstone of Australia’s capital city and is steeped in historical significance.
Julia Zemiro, a multi-faceted Logie-nominated actor, presenter, and comedian known for her roles in Fisk and RocKwiz, arrives by bike.
She walks an 11.5km route that was historically significant to both Robert Menzies and John Howard, two of Australia’s longest-serving Prime Ministers. Notably, Howard’s morning ambles in his sportswear have become an Australian cultural icon.
Adding another layer of interest to the episode, Zemiro gets the chance to converse with David Pocock, an Australian sports legend. She also learns to play an enormous and rare instrument—a gift from Queen Elizabeth II to the capital.
Of particular significance is the episode’s focus on Indigenous land rights. Zemiro sheds light on the longest ongoing protest for Indigenous sovereignty globally. The episode not only serves as a visual delight but also digs deep into Canberra’s social and political fabric.
The first series covers a plethora of spectacular locations. From the radiant shores of Byron Bay, Kiama, Bondi, and Point Nepean to the breathtaking summits of Tasmania’s Mount Wellington and New South Wales’ Blue Mountains, the series has it all. Trails in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory also feature prominently in the line-up.
