People and Places
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Famous Australian people and landmarks on Burke’s Backyard
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Glen Innes Garden
Don visited a beautiful country garden belonging to Fiona and Andrew McIntosh. The 8 ha (20 acre) cattle property has... read more -
Train Collectors
Don visited railway enthusiasts, Roslyn and Keith Reynolds. Roslyn and Keith first met in 1991 at a model railway club... read more -
Helen Lempriere Sculpture Garden
Don visited Werribee Park in Victoria, to view works by finalists in the fourth Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award. Many... read more -
Autumn in Bowral
Our autumn special was filmed in Bowral, in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Autumn is the most colourful... read more -
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show showcases the best that the landscape, floral... read more -
Crufts 2004
Jonothan Coleman visited Crufts, the biggest dog show in the world. This year’s event was held at the National Exhibition... read more -
Melbourne Zoo
This week, Don and the Burke’s Backyard team visited Melbourne Zoo. This was the perfect place to introduce viewers to... read more -
Horror Bathrooms
Phil Rankine has been travelling all over Australia judging the Burkes Backyard Horror Bathroom competition. Hes seen some shocking bathrooms... read more -
Bonsai in Japan
Don visited the Bonsai Village, Omiya, Saitama Prefecture, where many of the top Japanese bonsai artists live. He felt very... read more -
Wagyu Cattle Japan
Black Japanese cattle or ‘Wagyu’ are the most valuable beef cattle in the world. They are black cattle similar to... read more -
Tokyo Shock Boys, Japan
Don meets the Tokyo Shock Boys in their native land – Japan. These crazy performers are well known to Australian... read more -
Japanese Toilets
While in Japan, Don looked at some astonishing, hi-tech toilets. Top of the range was the INAX Satis 118A, costing... read more