What are the rules for Alone Australia?

Participants have limits on what items they’re allowed to bring — but that isn’t the only restriction they face.

They are guided by Tasmanian environmental protection laws and custodial guidance of the First Nations communities.

Who is in the cast for season three?

Some, like expedition leader Karla, grew up spending time outdoors since childhood. Others, like rewilding facilitator Eva, found a love for nature and bushcraft later in life.

Alone Australia’s third-season cast features participants of various ages, professions, and personal connections to nature. Credit: Narelle Portanier

The third season cast also brings multiple firsts to Australia’s version of the Alone franchise.

Five participants are women, achieving gender balance for the first time, while Victorian bushman Muzza, at 63, is the oldest contestant in the Australian series.

What can contestants take?

Ranging from sleeping bags and cookware to hunting gear, everyone must try to anticipate their needs and foresee their challenges.

How alone are the cast?

Competitor Ceilidh, a disability services officer from Queensland, says her experience of being born Deaf has forced her to learn how to overcome feelings of loneliness due to inaccessibility in daily life.

How long do people last?

The previous two seasons of Alone Australia were respectively won by Gina Chick, who lasted 67 days, and Krzysztof Wojtkowski, who lasted 64 days.

But before Alone hit Australia, the original franchise garnered global recognition in the United States (11 seasons) and has inspired several international versions, in Denmark (eight seasons), Germany (one season), Netherlands (one season), United Kingdom (one season), Norway (one season), Sweden (one season) and Finland (coming later this year).

How to watch Alone Australia season 3

All 12 episodes will be available with subtitles in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese and Korean, and audio descriptions for blind or vision-impaired audiences.