
S4E11 - Bagpipes in the bush Down Under
Published: August 24, 2026
Duration: 8:02
I walked the Munjip Trail on the south coast of New South Wales in Australia. The 15km (9-mile) coastal path winds through woods and along beaches with spectacular views over the South Pacific. It's a place where the spirits of ancestors gather, so it’s culturally as well as environmentally important.
It seems it's musically important too; among the eucalyptus trees I met a man playing the bagpipes, about as far from Scotland as you can get! Never a dull moment Down Under.
If you are wondering 'what does Munjip mean', 'why is the Munjip Tra...