Gourmet Farmer Afloat

Season 1

Matthew Evans takes a break from the farm to head off on the adventure of a lifetime with his buddies Nick Haddow and Ross O'Meara taking to the high seas to circumnavigate their island home in a wooden yacht.

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12 Episodes

Bon Voyage
E1
Bon VoyageMatthew, Ross and Nick say goodbye to their farm and families and embark on an epic circumnavigation of Tasmania, charting the food and history of the Apple Isle. Armed with Australia's first cookbook, the guys head north to explore Tasmania's convict history, before going ashore to the spot where Abel Tasman planted the Prince of Orange's flag and claimed Van Dieman's Land for Holland.
Ready, Willing and Abel
E2
Ready, Willing and AbelGourmet Farmer's much loved land lubbers Matthew Evans, Nick Haddow and Ross O'Meara take to the sea to discover Australia's fascinating history and amazing bounty while having the time of their lives.
Shellfish Pleasures
E3
Shellfish PleasuresMatthew, Nick and Ross follow the route taken by Englishman Tobias Furneaux as he charted the east coast of Tasmania in 1793, having embarrassingly lost sight of his commanding officer James Cook. Sailing skills are put to the test as Solquest attempts a treacherous bar crossing at St Helens - the same route taken by thousands of Chinese as they flocked here in the 1800s in search of grey gold.
Thar She Blows
E4
Thar She BlowsAfter 8000 years of isolation, Tasmania was once again joined to mainland Australia when a telephone cable was installed across Bass Strait. Matthew, Ross and Nick travel westward across the north coast, heading for the port of Stanley. Here, they want to re-create the historic menu from the 1936 inauguration of the cable, at a dinner for 50 people.
Tin Men
E5
Tin MenThe trip is about to get serious as Matthew, Ross and Nick attempt to sail down the dangerous and isolated south-western coast of Tasmania. As they pass through Hells Gate into the Southern Ocean, they have prepared themselves by stocking up on salt pork and hard tack - good insurance if they don't catch any fish.
On the Strait and Marrow
E6
On the Strait and MarrowMatthew, Nick and Ross follow the route taken by Englishman Tobias Furneaux as he charted the east coast of Tasmania in 1773, having embarrassingly lost sight of his commanding officer James Cook.
Breaking the trout drought
E7
Breaking the trout droughtThe boys arrive at the Tamar River, where they finally manage to catch some trout, before heading across the northern coast of Tasmania where they discover a farm with 27 varieties of potatoes.
Island time
E8
Island timeMatthew, Ross and Nick travel westward across the north coast, heading for the port of Stanley. Here, they want to re-create the historic menu from the 1936 inauguration of the cable, at a dinner for 50 people.
The gates of hell
E9
The gates of hellThe trip is about to get serious as Matthew, Ross and Nick attempt to sail down the dangerous and isolated south-western coast of Tasmania.
Earning their stripes
E10
Earning their stripesThe trip is about to get serious as Matthew, Ross and Nick attempt to sail down the dangerous and isolated south-western coast of Tasmania. As they pass through Hells Gate into the Southern Ocean, they have prepared themselves by stocking up on salt pork and hard tack - good insurance if they don't catch any fish.
French garden
E11
French gardenMatthew, Nick and Ross discover a 200 year old French garden in the wilds of Tasmania, where they cook up a French-inspired meal on the shores of Recherche Bay.
Abandon ship
E12
Abandon shipAfter months at sea, the journey is nearly at an end for Matthew, Ross and Nick as they round Australia's most southerly point. At Recherche Bay they discover the remains of a 200-year-old French garden.