Kangaroo Beach

Kangaroo Beach
GenreChildren
Created byTim Bain
Written by
  • Tim Bain
  • Charlotte Rose Hamlyn
  • Simon Dodd
  • Samantha Carroll
Directed by
  • David Webster
Opening theme"Kangaroo Beach" performed by Josh Pyke
ComposerMichael Szumowski
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes37
Production
Executive producer
  • Patrick Egerton
Producer
  • Celine Goetz
Running time11 minutes
Production company
  • Cheeky Little Media
Original release
NetworkABC Kids
ReleaseJanuary 25, 2021 (2021-01-25) –
May 14, 2023 (2023-05-14)

Kangaroo Beach is an Australian animated television series for preschool children which debuted on ABC Kids on 25 January 2021. It was created by Tim Bain, who is also a writer with Charlotte Rose Hamlyn, Simon Dodd and Samantha Carroll. Producers are Celine Goetz and Isla Curtis, and the executive producer is Patrick Egerton from Cheeky Little Media. It was commissioned by ABC Children's and is financed and consulting on water safety information will be Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins (Bondi Rescue) and Craig Riddington of Surf Educators International.

The series screens internationally on networks including Nick Jr. and Channel 5 (Milkshake!) in the United Kingdom, Mango TV in China, Discovery Kids in Latin America And TVOKids in Canada

Characters

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Four junior lifeguards, kangaroo Pounce, koala Frizzy Bearheart, wombat Neville and platypus Gemma are on their way to becoming heroes of Kangaroo Beach, under the guidance of grown-up lifeguards Bondi, Sandy and Big Trev.

The series stars the voices of Kitty Flanagan, Matt Hardie and Rupert Degas, and a cast of children playing the Kangaroo Beach cadets.

Main

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  • Bondi (voiced by Matt Hardie)
  • Sandy (voiced by Kitty Flanagan)
  • Big Trev (voiced by Rupert Degas)
  • Frizzy Bearheart (voiced by Eliza Hynes)
  • Gemma (voiced by Millie Egerton)
  • Pounce (voiced by Harriet Hynes)
  • Neville (voiced by Jerra Wright-Smith)

Recurring

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  • Lin (voiced by Jason Chong)
  • Wei (voiced by Skye Wright-Smith)
  • Phillipa (voiced by Sebastian Bain)
  • Charlene (voiced by Michelle Doake)
  • Shelley (voiced by Kate Murphy)

Awards

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Kangaroo Beach won the Animated Series Production of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia Awards 2022[1] and an Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Animated Series in 2022.[2] It was nominated for an AACTA Award for Best Children's Series 2022.

Episodes

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Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 26 25 January 2021 (2021-01-25) 19 February 2021 (2021-02-19)
2 25 23 January 2023 (2023-01-23) 1 February 2023 (2023-02-01)

Season 1 (2021)

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No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date Viewers
(millions)
11"The Beach Race"David WebsterTim Bain25 January 2021 (2021-01-25)?
The cadets are competing in an epic beach race and Gemma is determined to beat Pounce to the finish – until an emergency breaks out in the last leg.
22"Pounce on Patrol"David WebsterTim Bain26 January 2021 (2021-01-26)?
Wearing Bondi's cap, Pounce thinks he's chief lifeguard – but when Gemma and Neville need rescuing from a whale encounter, should he jump in, or alert a real lifeguard?
33"Frizzy's Treasure Hunt"David WebsterTim Bain27 January 2021 (2021-01-27)?
While scuba diving over the reef, Frizzy swims off from her buddy Big Trev in search of hidden treasure and becomes lost underwater.
44"Island Campout"David WebsterTim Bain28 January 2021 (2021-01-28)?
Camping out overnight on Boomerang Island with the cadets, Frizzy goes on a late night hunt for an alien koala.
55"Sandy's Surf School"David WebsterTim Bain29 January 2021 (2021-01-29)?
When Neville fails to learn how to surf as well as his friends, he builds a self-surfing surfboard – but it quickly lands him in hot water.
66"Brave in the Waves"David WebsterCharlotte Rose Hamlyn30 January 2021 (2021-01-30)?
When Pounce pretends he's an expert at diving under big waves, his friends ask him to teach them how – and he soon finds himself in deep trouble.
77"Neville's Shark Drone"David WebsterTim Bain31 January 2021 (2021-01-31)?
When Neville builds a drone to help protect the beach from great white shark Charlene, it proves to be better than the lifeguards... almost.
88"Rescue Roo"David WebsterTim Bain1 February 2021 (2021-02-01)?
When Pounce sprains his thumper in the sand dunes, he's devastated to miss out on an exciting rescue day – but discovers that not every rescue is action-packed.
99"Lighthouse Storm"David WebsterTBA2 February 2021 (2021-02-02)?
Frizzy leads Bondi and the cadets on a dangerous journey into the hills to replace the lighthouse bulb during a storm.
1010"Frizzy's Big Show"David WebsterTBA3 February 2021 (2021-02-03)?
When a TV crew shows up to film real life rescues on Kangaroo Beach, Frizzy vows to become world famous by being rescued.
1111"The Trophy Mystery"David WebsterTBA4 February 2021 (2021-02-04)?
The cadets are tasked with babysitting toddler penguin Phillipa, but become distracted when a cheeky crab scurries off with a lifeguard trophy.
1212"Island Rescue"David WebsterTBA5 February 2021 (2021-02-05)?
The cadets become stranded on Boomerang Island, but Neville vows to save the day with his backpack of supplies and emergency underpants.
1313"Ready Cadet Go!"David WebsterTBA6 February 2021 (2021-02-06)?
The cadets compete in a series of lifeguard challenges, but Frizzy is distracted by the promise of shiny gold medals.
1414"The Big Swim"David WebsterTBA7 February 2021 (2021-02-07)
When the cadets compete in the much-awaited Battle of the Boards, they must work together as a team to try and win a brand-new rescue board for the surf club.
1515"King Tide's Castle"David WebsterTBA8 February 2021 (2021-02-08)?
Neville builds an epic sandcastle and makes himself king, but forgets that a king tide is forecast for Kangaroo Beach.
1616"Wild Waterslide"David WebsterTBA9 February 2021 (2021-02-09)?
A giant inflatable waterslide is erected on the lagoon, but before they can ride, the cadets must teach the younger kids how to float.
1717"Stay Calm and Snorkel"David WebsterTBA10 February 2021 (2021-02-10)?
Gemma learns how to stay calm in the water after panicking while snorkelling over the reef.
1818"The Dream Team"David WebsterTBA11 February 2021 (2021-02-11)?
During an action-packed ride-along day with their lifeguard heroes, the cadets learn about working together as a team.
1919"Coach Koala"David WebsterTBA12 February 2021 (2021-02-12)?
To help Big Trev pass the annual lifeguard fitness test, Frizzy coaches her grandfather with an early morning bootcamp.
2020"The Shark Prank"David WebsterTBA13 February 2021 (2021-02-13)?
When Reef and Roadie don't get a part in Frizzy's water safety video, they create a cheeky shark prank instead – but it backfires badly.
2121"Heatwave"David WebsterTBA14 February 2021 (2021-02-14)?
It's the hottest day of summer and while Gemma leads a dolphin rescue, Pounce is determined to prove kangaroos can beat the heat.
2222"Cadets vs Champs"David WebsterTBA15 February 2021 (2021-02-15)?
It's Carnival Day at Kangaroo Beach with two teams competing in lifeguard games. But it's the young cadets versus the lifeguards – how can they possibly win against a stellar team of grown-up champions?
2323"Trash Pets"David WebsterTBA16 February 2021 (2021-02-16)?
The cadets start a 'trash pet' craze on Kangaroo Beach, but when rubbish ends up in the sea, the lifeguards must rescue an entangled dolphin.
2424"The Lagoon Monster"David WebsterTBA17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)?
The cadets try to catch a mysterious 'Seaweed Monster' they see stumbling about in the lagoon.
2525"Turtles Toddlers"David WebsterTBA18 February 2021 (2021-02-18)?
During a beach cricket match, Gemma finds a nest of turtle eggs and vows to protect them from seagulls, crabs and flying cricket balls.
2626"Cadets in Charge"David WebsterTBA19 February 2021 (2021-02-19)?
When the cadets are put in charge of running the lifeguard club all by themselves, it proves to be the toughest – and most rewarding – day of their lives.

Season 2 (2023)

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No.
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No. in
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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date Viewers
(millions)
271"Wallaby Waters"Steve MoltzenTBA23 January 2023 (2023-01-23)N/A
A celebrity quokka visits Kangaroo Beach to film an episode of the smash hit TV series Wallaby Waters.
282"Splashdance"Steve MoltzenTBA24 January 2023 (2023-01-24)N/A
293"Neville and the Mermaid"Steve MoltzenTBA25 January 2023 (2023-01-25)N/A
304"The Fun Float"Steve MoltzenTBA26 January 2023 (2023-01-26)N/A
315"Jumping Joey"Steve MoltzenTBA27 January 2023 (2023-01-27)N/A
326"Jurassic Beach"Steve MoltzenTBA28 January 2023 (2023-01-28)N/A
337"Shipwrecked"Steve MoltzenTBA29 January 2023 (2023-01-29)N/A
Frizzy and Gemma investigate the mysterious disappearance of several boats in Kangaroo Beach's 'Barramundi Triangle'.
348"Captain Frizzy"Steve MoltzenTBA30 January 2023 (2023-01-30)N/A
359"Junior Junior Cadets"Steve MoltzenTBA31 January 2023 (2023-01-31)N/A
3610"Phillipa's Pool Party"Steve MoltzenTBA1 February 2023 (2023-02-01)N/A
3711"The Grand Crabby Hotel"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
3812"Bondi vs Sandy"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
3913"Really Real Rescues"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4014"Night Dive"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4115"Doctor Wombat"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4216"The Cave"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4317"King Kanga"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4418"Master of the Waves"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4519"Super Roo"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4620"Canoe Adventure"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4721"Girl Who Cried Jellyfish"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
4822"Surf Club Sleepover"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD

Specials (2022-2023)

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No. in
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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date Viewers
(millions)
1"First Day of Summer"Steve MoltzenTBATBATBD
2"Hoppy Christmas"Steve MoltzenTBA5 December 2022 (2022-12-05)N/A
3"Family Day"Steve MoltzenTBA14 May 2023 (2023-05-14)N/A
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References

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  1. ^ "Screen Producers Australia Awards 2022: Winners | TV Tonight".
  2. ^ "Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022: ANZ winners | TV Tonight". October 2022.