Which classic Aussie TV show has been brought back from the dead?

After being axed 12 years ago, the TV show people dreamt of working on is set to make a return in October this year.

It is the TV gig people dream of having - Aussie travel show The Great Outdoors is back after a 12 year break.
A group of new familiar faces are on board for the revamped, reimagined version of the much loved Aussie travel and lifestyle series that last aired in 2012.

Teigan Nash, Phil Burton and Kimberley Busteed are some of the presenters on board.

Seven’s The Great Outdoors, a rival to Nine’s Getaway, was a fixture on Australian television from 1993 when it first launched until it was axed in 2009.

Channel 7 is bringing back The Great Outdoors in October and Phil Burton will be one of the hosts. Picture: Channel 7

Kimberley Busteed will also be a host. Picture: Channel 7

Teigan Nash will be on the revamped and reimagined version of The Great Outdoors. Picture: Channel 7

It was brought back briefly in 2012 but faced the chop again due to declining ratings.

Now, the new season returns to Seven from Saturday October 5 at 7pm.

The format sees a team of presenters travelling the globe experiencing “extraordinary and unmissable adventures, epic scenery and vibrant food and culture”.

Pictured is James Tobin, one of the new hosts on The Great Outdoors. Picture: Channel 7

Ernie Dingo had the gig of a lifetime on The Great Outdoors. Picture: Jody D’Arcy

Given the travel, it was long considered one of the best jobs in television. Some of the more notable former presenters include Ernie Dingo, Shelley Craft, Jennifer Hawkins, Tom Williams, Andrew Daddo, Laura Csortan and the late Penny Cook.

Burton of course is best known as a member of chart topping singing group, Human Nature.

“I’ve travelled the world with my music, but what I realised through filming The Great Outdoors is some of the hidden gems we have right here in Australia,” Burton said.

Lee Carseldine in the revamped The Great Outdoors. Picture: Channel 7

“Having the opportunity to delve into Western Australia in a way I’d never seen it before was an incredible opportunity and I couldn’t be more delighted to be part of the show.”

Weekend Sunrise weather presenter James Tobin is also part of the crew, alongside Lee Carseldine and Chris Parsons.

“I grew up watching The Great Outdoors and still can’t quite believe I’ve now got one of the best gigs on TV as I share these incredibly unique travel destinations with our viewers,” Tobin said.

“Filming in the US was a real highlight of this series for me and I can’t wait to show viewers what we got up to over there.”

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