Margaret River’s Cape to Cape Track confirmed for SBS Great Australian Walks series

National broadcaster SBS has let the cat out of the bag about a local secret.

The broadcaster’s popular Great Australian Walks program included a trek along the Cape to Cape Track earlier this year that is expected to air in September.

While SBS has previously declined to confirm any details about the visit to Margaret River by co-host Julia Zemiro — waiting to co-ordinate a publicity storm ahead of the series debut — former broadcaster Ian Parmenter who died earlier this year told the Times all about it.

The visit from Zemiro included a stop at the Margaret River Farmers’ Market where Parmenter held court and where he captured the accompanying snap.

Parmenter said the TV program would be “great for Margaret River” and he hoped the show would harness the support needed for major upgrades for the beloved coastal track.

SBS published a teaser about the series online this week.

“Along the way they’ll meet experts, locals, First Australians and new Australians who all help bring to life the rich tapestry of intersectional history that shapes our modern multicultural country,” it said.

The details included hints that Margaret River singer-songwriter John Butler was featured in the local component along with Wadandi custodians Zac and Wayne Webb.

Zemiro said she was thrilled to return as a presenter and producer after the first season met such an enthusiastic response.

“There is a real hunger for connection to nature and the solace that walking gives,” she said.

“So to be back for series two is a real privilege, especially when I am sharing walking host duties with Gina Chick and Susie Youssef.”

Ten walks were undertaken in total, with producers hailing the end of COVID-19 restrictions that challenged the show’s first season.