Kangaroo Beach
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's television |
| Founded | January 25, 2021 |
| Founder | Tim Bain (developer) |
Key people | Tim Bain (developer, writer), Charlotte Rose Hamlyn (writer), Simon Dodd (writer), Samantha Carroll (writer), Celine Goetz (producer), Isla Curtis (producer), Patrick Egerton (executive producer) |
| Products | Animated preschool television series |
| Parent | Cheeky Little Media |
Kangaroo Beach is an Australian animated series for preschoolers that debuted on ABC Kids on 25 January 2021. The show was developed by Tim Bain, who also contributes as a writer alongside Charlotte Rose Hamlyn, Simon Dodd, and Samantha Carroll. Production is led by Celine Goetz and Isla Curtis, with Patrick Egerton acting as executive producer representing Cheeky Little Media. ABC Children's commissioned the series, which integrates water safety guidance from experts Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins (Bondi Rescue) and Craig Riddington of Surf Educators International.
The program has broadened its international presence, broadcasting on channels including Nick Jr. and Channel 5 (Milkshake!) in the United Kingdom, Mango TV in China, Discovery Kids across Latin America, and TVOKids in Canada.
Characters
The storyline centers on five young lifeguard trainees—kangaroo Pounce, koala Frizzy Bearheart, wombat Neville, echidna Spyke, and platypus Gemma—who are mentored by adult lifeguards Bondi, Sandy, and Big Trev as they prepare to become the heroes of Kangaroo Beach.
The voice ensemble includes Kitty Flanagan, Matt Hardie, and Rupert Degas, complemented by child actors portraying the cadet characters.
Main
- Bondi (Matt Hardie)
- Sandy (Kitty Flanagan)
- Big Trev (Rupert Degas)
- Frizzy Bearheart (Eliza Hynes [series 1-2], Kiki Wales [series 3])
- Gemma (Millie Egerton)
- Spyke (Willow Smee)
- Pounce (Harriet Hynes [series 1-2], Blake Stevens [series 3])
- Neville (Jerra Wright-Smith [series 1-2], Isaac Trainer [series 3])
Recurring
- 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
In 2022, Kangaroo Beach earned the Animated Series Production of the Year award at the Screen Producers Australia Awards and secured an Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Animated Series. Additionally, it received a nomination for Best Children's Series at the AACTA Awards in 2022.
Episodes
| Season | Number of Episodes | Air Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Finale | |||
| 1 | 26 | 25 January 2021 | 19 February 2021 | |
| 2 | 25 | 23 January 2023 | 1 February 2023 | |
| 3 | 24 | 20 January 2025 | February 2025 | |
Season 1 (2021)
External links
References
- Articles with short description
- Australian animated TV series from the 2020s
- Television series debuting in Australia in 2021
- Original programming by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Television shows in Australian English
- Australian animated comedy series for children
- Australian computer-generated animation series
- Preschool educational television from Australia
- Preschool education series of the 2020s
- Animated series focused on preschool education
- Animated TV shows featuring children
- Series centered on kangaroos and wallabies
- Television programs about koalas
- Children’s television series from Australia
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming