Upcoming Ningaloo Reef documentary by Tim Winton to put the WA wonder on the map

The wonders of the Gascoyne’s Ningaloo Reef will be on show for the world as part of a new documentary series written by award-winning WA author Tim Winton. Over three episodes, Ningaloo with Tim Winton will take viewers on a journey through the reef — which is listed as a World Heritage Site — and the unique wildlife found in the crystal clear waters. Fremantle-based production company Artemis Media will help realise the project, which has received $1.4 million in State Government funding through the Western Australian Screen Fund. Arts Minister David Templeman said the documentary series would introduce a new audience to the popular reef in WA’s north west. “Ningaloo with Tim Winton is a perfect match of stunning WA environment and an iconic WA author — this high calibre documentary series will no doubt become a legacy project for WA and Australia as a nation,” he said. “Ningaloo with Tim Winton will also bring significant spend to the Gascoyne, and the local economic benefits are set to be significant to the region.” The documentary will premiere in Australia on ABC in 2023.