Australia Live Report 2026
– One year of boundless freedom

A year of freedom. A continent full of adventure.
And a show that catapults you right into the Australian outback.

National Geographic photographers Aneta and Dirk Bleyer take you on an extraordinary journey around Australia – from tropical rainforests to the red heart of the outback and remote off-road tracks far from civilization.

Experience a visually stunning live reportage full of emotion, humor, adventure and world-class photography at Imaging World 2026 in Nuremberg.

Maximum number of participants: 450
Duration: approx. 2 hours plus break
When: Friday, 02.10.26 from 18:30 to 20:45 incl. 20 minute break
Where: Nuremberg Exhibition Center, NCC West, Paris Hall, 2nd floor
Price: 25 €

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Experience Australia
– much more than a travel lecture

An off-road vehicle. Endless expanse. You see an off-road trip around Australia.

Large pictures. Wild landscapes. Real stories.

Experience Australia live on the big stage at Imaging World 2026.

Why you shouldn’t miss this Australia live show

This expedition combines adventure, world-class photography and genuine storytelling to create an experience that goes far beyond a classic travel lecture.

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World-class photography

Experience brilliant images and film footage from photographers whose work has been published in National Geographic and other publications.

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Real adventure

The off-road vehicle takes you through wild off-road tracks, river crossings and remote regions of Australia.

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Pure wanderlust

Outback, Tasmania, rainforest, dream beaches and wild coasts bring the whole diversity of Australia to the stage.

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Humor & Emotion

Not a dry slide show, but an entertaining live experience with personal stories and real goosebump moments.

 

Australia: A year of boundless freedom – a live experience in a class of its own

 

Have you ever put all your eggs in one basket to make a long-cherished dream come true?

Join Aneta and Dirk Bleyer on an extraordinary cinematic journey that goes far beyond the horizon. It is the moving story of a little girl from Poland, for whom the continent of Australia behind the “Iron Curtain” once seemed as unreachable as the moon – and who years later, together with her husband, made this very dream come true.

In this lecture, world-class photography meets first-class entertainment, because this evening is much more than a classic slide show. With Aneta and Dirk Bleyer, you will experience two renowned photographers from National Geographic who have mastered their craft at the highest international level. What they present on screen is visual perfection paired with the passion of true explorers. It’s an evening that really inspires every guest – regardless of whether you’re already packing your bags, are a photography professional or simply want to enjoy a high-quality, entertaining evening.

This feature-length event will be an experience for all the senses, where aesthetes and photography fans will discover images that are otherwise only known from the big magazines. The overwhelming beauty of the continent unfolds in cinematic images of impressive quality: from the emerald green rainforests of the north to the paradisiacal beaches of the east coast and the roaring, rugged west coast to the untouched wilderness of Tasmania and the glowing red of the outback, the diversity of Australia comes to life in brilliant images. At the same time, adventurers get their money’s worth and experience the thrill of daring off-road passages when the upgraded off-road vehicle becomes the third team member and masters trails that are not really trails.

But even those who enjoy good entertainment will not miss out, as the Bleyers replace dry travel reports with charm, subtle humor and an interplay that is rarely found. With a twinkle in their eye, they talk about the challenges in the bush and the personal moments that make this journey so human. It is precisely this mixture of international expert knowledge and genuine, lived emotion between goosebumps and humor that makes the evening so special. When they talk about their encounters with Aboriginal people or the unpredictable moments in the wilderness, you immediately sense that there are two professionals on stage who are living their dreams with courage and team spirit.

The audience’s reactions have been clear for years: words such as “fantastic”, “amazing” and “breathtaking” accompany the duo. It is an evening that inspires, invites you to be amazed and is never short of laughter. Come along on the journey and let two of the best photographers of our time take you on a tour around the continent of longing – see Australia through the eyes of National Geographic photographers!

About Aneta and Dirk Bleyer:

Aneta and Dirk Bleyer are renowned travel photographers and book authors. Their work regularly appears in renowned magazines such as National Geographic. For over 20 years, they have been inspiring their audience with their visually stunning and humorous live reports on the most remote corners of the world.