Skippy the Bush Kangaroo 1968
What is Skippy the Bush Kangaroo?
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo is an Australian television series that features a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo. The show takes place in the fictional Waratah National Park in Duffys Forest, near Sydney, New South Wales.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- First aired
- Feb 5, 1968
- Last aired
- Mar 16, 1970
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- Nine Network
- Genres
- Family
- Updated
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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo is an Australian television series that features a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo. The show takes place in the fictional Waratah National Park in Duffys Forest, near Sydney, New South Wales. It follows the adventures of the boy and his kangaroo, as well as various visitors to the park. The series was created by John McCallum, and it is often compared to other popular children's television series such as Lassie and Flipper.
Should you watch it?
“A clever kangaroo teams up with a boy to solve problems in the Australian bush.”
- Charming animal hero
- Scenic Australian wilderness
- Wholesome family adventure
- Period production values feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic, wholesome animal‑adventure shows set in nature.
The series is light‑hearted and suitable for children and families.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Poachers Feb 5, 1968
- E2 Sports Car Rally May 9, 1968
- E3 The Golden Reef May 16, 1968
- E4 Long Way Home May 23, 1968
- E5 Cage of Koalas May 30, 1968
- E6 The Lyre Bird Jun 6, 1968
- E7 Dead or Alive Jun 13, 1968
- E8 The Marine Biologist Jun 20, 1968
- E9 No Time For Clancy Jun 27, 1968
- E10 Time and Tide Jul 4, 1968
- E11 Can You Keep A Secret? Jul 11, 1968
- E12 The Swagman Jul 18, 1968
- E13 The Honeymooners Jul 25, 1968
- E14 Many Happy Returns Aug 1, 1968
- E15 My Best Friend Aug 2, 1968
- E16 When the Bough Breaks Aug 8, 1968
- E17 The Waratah Festival Aug 9, 1968
- E18 Summer Storm Aug 15, 1968
- E19 The Rustlers Aug 16, 1968
- E20 Double Trouble Aug 22, 1968
- E21 Trapped Aug 23, 1968
- E22 They're Singing Me Back Aug 29, 1968
- E23 Tara (1) Aug 30, 1968
- E24 Tara (2) Sep 5, 1968
- E25 Surf King Sep 6, 1968
- E26 The Runaway Sep 12, 1968
- E27 The Last Chance Sep 13, 1968
- E28 No Trespassers Sep 19, 1968
- E29 Mayday (1) Sep 20, 1968
- E30 Mayday (2) Sep 26, 1968
- E31 Date in Dalmar Sep 27, 1968
- E32 The Empty Chair Oct 4, 1968
- E33 Ten Little Visitors Oct 3, 1968
- E34 Aunt Evelyn Oct 10, 1968
- E35 The Bushrangers Oct 11, 1968
- E36 Man From Space Oct 17, 1968
- E37 Be Our Guest Oct 18, 1968
- E38 The Long Night Oct 24, 1968
- E39 View Matt Oct 31, 1968
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 The Raft Nov 25, 1968
- E2 The Perfect Hosts Nov 4, 1968
- E3 Honest Jack Nov 11, 1968
- E4 Follow My Leader Dec 13, 1968
- E5 Tex N. Ranger Feb 3, 1969
- E6 Chicken Mar 21, 1969
- E7 Belinda Feb 13, 1969
- E8 The Mine May 25, 1969
- E9 Rockslide Jan 6, 1969
- E10 Hide and Seek Jan 27, 1969
- E11 Flying Saucers Mar 3, 1969
- E12 Esmeralda Mar 24, 1969
- E13 Puppets Feb 17, 1969
- E14 Vice Versa May 11, 1969
- E15 Oats Apr 9, 1969
- E16 The Black Spider Feb 24, 1969
- E17 Tread Softly Apr 28, 1969
- E18 Shark Taggers Jun 30, 1969
- E19 Surprise! Surprise! Apr 17, 1969
- E20 Marco Polo Apr 21, 1969
- E21 Wombat Sep 2, 1969
- E22 Axeman May 26, 1969
- E23 Up and Beyond Apr 4, 1969
- E24 Round-Up May 2, 1969
- E25 The Hikers May 19, 1969
- E26 For My Next Trick Apr 11, 1969
- E27 A Bird in the Hand May 13, 1969
- E28 Marathon Apr 29, 1969
- E29 The Best Man May 12, 1969
- E30 Plain Jane May 28, 1969
- E31 Hi Fi Jul 14, 1969
- E32 Maggie Jul 21, 1969
- E33 Mixed Company Apr 14, 1969
- E34 Treasure Hunt Sep 8, 1969
- E35 The Sport of Kings Jun 16, 1969
- E36 Bon Voyage May 4, 1969
- E37 Cobber
- E38 Tiger Aug 11, 1969
- E39 Luna Park Aug 5, 1969
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Work of Art Sep 10, 1969
- E2 A Manner of Speaking Oct 27, 1969
- E3 The Prince of Siam Nov 10, 1969
- E4 High Fashion Feb 23, 1970
- E5 El Toro Nov 3, 1969
- E6 Mr. Duffy Sep 24, 1969
- E7 The Medicine Man Nov 29, 1969
- E8 The Veteran Nov 17, 1969
- E9 The Rainmakers Mar 2, 1970
- E10 Up the Waratahs Mar 16, 1970
- E11 Merry-Go-Round Mar 9, 1970
- E12 Pigeon Pair Feb 17, 1970
- E13 Fred Mar 3, 1970
Frequently asked questions
What is Skippy the Bush Kangaroo?
It is an Australian television series about a young boy and his intelligent pet kangaroo having adventures in a national park.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Australian actor John McCallum.
When did the series originally air?
Skippy premiered in 1968 and ran into the early 1970s.
Where is the show set?
The adventures take place in the fictional Waratah National Park near Duffys Forest, close to Sydney, New South Wales.
Is the program appropriate for kids?
Yes, it is rated PG and was produced as a family‑friendly series for children.