How It Really Happened

In the premiere episode, ten outdoor survivalists are dropped into Tasmania's remote wilderness in the middle of winter. The challenge is simple: they must survive alone and unaided for as long as possible. The last person standing wins $250,000 (AUD).

The field of contenders narrows as conditions prove too tough for some, causing them to withdraw from the competition.

After just three days in the Tasmanian wilderness, three participants have left the competition, and today will prove too much for another.

In this episode, participants reveal the sources of their strength as they battle hunger, the elements, and their own thoughts in the Tasmanian wilderness.

As hunger, fatigue and cold take their toll, the remaining participants are forced to question why they're enduring the toughest challenge of their lives. For one, the reasons for staying are ultimately outweighed by the reasons to leave.

After ten days in the Tasmanian wilderness, just five participants remain. Having survived the settling in period, each is now focused on their own strategies, which they hope will see them outstay the others and win the $250K.

Food is becoming a critical issue for all participants. Approaching two weeks in the wilderness, most have not caught anything to eat, and desperation is growing.

Survival in the Tasmanian wilderness is proving just one part of the challenge for participants. The emotional isolation is weighing heavily, and for one it proves too much.

Just three people remain alone in the Tasmanian wilderness. They have no idea how many others are left, heightening the daily challenge--is the end a day away, or 6 months?

After more than a month alone in the Tasmanian wilderness, the three remaining people share a single thought--how much longer will I be out here?

After 50 days, only Gina and Mike remain. They have no idea how many others are left, let alone that they are the final two. Who will be the last one standing? And who will win the life changing prize as the inaugural winner of Alone Australia?

Amanda Keller hosts as the entire cast come together for the first time since they were dropped into the remote wilds of Western Tasmania.