Undiscovered Oceania: 3.5 Hours of Travel Documentaries in the Pacific | Documentary

“Somewhere on Earth” spotlights places the world over where Nature has given free rein to its imagination and has taken the time to create breathtaking landscapes. These spots are often far removed from the great currents of the modern world and this isolation has long kept them sheltered them from the aggressions of human activity. In the first episode we travel to Tasmania, where the Pacific and Indian Oceans meet, in the “Roaring Forties”… south of Australia. First, we meet Richard Bennet lives on Bruny, a little island off Hobart. On this slip of land, this photographer has found the light, colors and the seascapes that never cease to delight him Then we meet Steve. He likes to explore the forest on the lookout for Huon Pine trees .They are one of the oldest forms of life on our planet. Steve is one of the rare people able to recognize them in the forest. Liam and James are two brothers wild about surfing and deserted beaches… Their passion leads them into the heart of the bush. Tasmania is their playground. // The remnant of a sunken prehistoric continent, New Zealand is teeming with exuberant vegetation and the most stunning sites from the riverbeds of the Hokitika region to the exploration of “Waters of Greenstone”. We meet Peter, the paint brusher, Dave, the hunter for jade stones and Furhana, the woman living in a wild paradise. // New Caledonia is an extraordinary strip of land surrounded by long barrier reefs and the unfathomable Pacific Ocean. Its vast lagoon holds a wealth of secrets waiting to be discovered. Scientists in Noumea are studying the behavior of sharks; these kings of the oceans are indispensable to the equilibrium of the underwater world. Soaring over one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons and discovering the wide open spaces of this land. On the main island of Grande Terre, adventure is waiting for those who dare to live out their dreams. Lifou, in the Loyalty Islands, promises a voyage back in time to a world steeped in Kanak legends and deeply-rooted traditions. Exploring Lifou in the Loyalty Islands means plunging into Melanesian culture in search of a lost age, and getting a glimpse of the invisible spirit of the Kanaks. Marcel Lapachas is a child of the Jokin tribe. Oana Larue seems like she’s running on pure adrenaline. To satisfy her craving for the extreme, Oana practices freefly, a discipline of free-fall. It takes place in the fleeting moments of weightlessness just before opening the parachute. In the tradition of Ouvea, atoll of the Loyalty Islands, the shark is an emblematic, sacred animal. It is even the ”protective totem” of several clans on the island. Just the thing to arouse Germain Boussarie’s curiosity! Ever since his childhood in the south of France he’s dreamed of living a life dedicated to the underwater world and the shark, King of the Oceans. // Fiji: an archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean. Of its more than 300 islands, only about 100 are inhabited. First we meet Manasa Bulivou, from Benga. In the shelter of the barrier reef , Manasa goes diving with his son Tumbi to feed their guardian angels: the Shark Gods. Then we meet Hannah Bennett. She is a surfing champion. Her quest will take her all the way to Cloudbreak, one of the most beautiful waves in the world. Finally we meet Franck Boivert, a rugby coach. He combs the villages of the outlying islands hoping to discover the rare gem of Fijian rugby. --- SUBSCRIBE for more amazing stories, including free FULL documentaries. On Java Discover we have an incredible library of award-winning documentaries: from world-leading investigations to true crime and history, we have something for everyone! Click the SUBSCRIBE button and make sure to set NOTIFICATIONS to stay updated with all new content! Follow us on TikTok, Facebook & Instagram: https://linktr.ee/javadiscover