Wildtrack - From Mountains to Sea Floor

Wildtrack was a highly successful nature series for children, running from 1981 through several series to the early 90s. In this episode the presenters check out “dung fungi” in cow pats and walking-on-water-insects (pond skaters) in the studio, and head outside to check out kea alpine parrots who are “too friendly for their own good” (threatened by smuggling and over eager tourists); the West Coast’s black sand beaches; Fiordland’s underwater world; and selective plant breeding that involves washing a bee.

Key Cast & Crew

Virginia Wright

Producer, Director

Peter Young

Field Director

Marcus Turner

Field Director

Guy Marris

Field Director

John Hyde

Field Director

Graeme Patrick

Field Crew