Alone Australia soared to success when its first group of survivalists battled the forces of nature back in 2023.
Across three series, countless contestants have been put through their paces to see if they have what it takes to survive in the wilderness.
Season four is slated for release in 2026, and it is gearing up to be the most challenging yet, taking place in the gruelling Arctic Circle.
Speaking to New Idea at the 2026 AACTA Awards, executive producer Riima Daher hinted that there will be a twist never-before-seen on the show in the upcoming series.
When asked what to expect from season four, producer Beth Hart said, “Very cold people, frostbite, some new predators as well.”
They also teased something that has “never happened before”, while executive producer Riima added, “It’s a season of firsts, lots of them!”
Riima also said she thinks Tamika Simpson has battled the most challenging thing ever on the series so far, having dealt with a 30-day non-stop menstrual period while in the wilderness.
When asked about the show’s biggest challenge, she replied: “So you know what [it was] Tamika for me. Watching someone who was bleeding for 31 days straight and still pushed through, Tamika was really a champion for me.”
Their comments came as Alone Australia won the AACTA Award for Best Factual Entertainment Program at the 2026 ceremony, held at HOTA on the Gold Coast on Friday, February 6.
When will Alone Australia season four air?
The third series debuted on SBS in March, but fans were left in suspense over whether it would be renewed.
However, SBS confirmed on September 3 that Alone Australia will be returning for a fourth season in 2026.
A cast of 10 new Australians will push themselves to the limits after being dropped in the wilderness.
Hoping to win $250,000, they will be cut off from the outside world with nothing but the bare essentials and their survival skills to rely on.
Though the official start date has not yet been confirmed, it will air between July and September 2026.
It will air after the FIFA World Cup in June and the Tour de France at the start of July as not to clash with the global events.
Where is Alone Australia season four filmed?
The fourth series will be filmed in the Arctic Circle as it looks set to be a very gruelling challenge for the group of hardy contestants.
SBS described the filming location as the “land of midnight sun,” and it is shaping up to be like nothing ever seen before.
Who won Alone Australia season three?
The third series saw the contestants battle it out in the Tasmanian wilderness, with the winner lasting 76 days.
Professional trapper Shay Williamson, from New Zealand, was ultimately crowned the winner after outlasting his nine competitors.
He followed in the footsteps of 2024 winner Krzysztof Wojtkowski, who lasted 64 days. Gina Chick won in 2023 after 67 days in the wild.
Shay was surprised by his wife upon his victory and described it as a very emotional moment.
“Seeing her was a relief… hard to describe, it was a pretty glorious moment,” he told New Idea at the time.
During his time in the wild, he lost weight and his mental health suffered, but he insisted it was worth it for the winning funds.
“$250,000 is life-changing for our family,” he said in Tasmania upon his victory. “It took 76 days, but I did it, now I get to go home.”
