Bunyip (Australian TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bunyip |
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| Created by | Anne Jolliffe |
| Written by | Terry Moesker |
| Directed by | Anne Jolliffe |
| Starring | Jill McKay |
| Composer(s) | Rory O'Donoghue |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Anne Jolliffe |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Jollification |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC TV |
| Original release | 1987 |
Bunyip is a fun Australian cartoon series made for children. It's based on the famous mythical creature from Aboriginal Australian stories. This short animated show, created by Anne Jolliffe, first aired in 1987 on ABC TV. Each episode is about five minutes long and takes you on adventures with the mysterious Bunyip and its animal friends.
Meet the Characters of Bunyip
This cartoon features a group of unique Australian animals as its main characters. They often join Bunyip on different adventures.
- Bunyip – The main character, a shy and gentle creature.
- Dingo – A clever wild dog.
- Platypus – A unique egg-laying mammal with a duck-bill.
- Wombat – A strong, burrowing marsupial.
- Kookaburra – A bird known for its laugh-like call.
- Bandicoot – A small, active marsupial.
- Possum – A tree-dwelling marsupial.
Bunyip's Adventures: Episode Guide
The series had many exciting episodes, each exploring a new part of the Australian landscape or a new challenge for Bunyip and friends. Here are some of the known adventures:
- Bunyip and the Dingo & Hamper
- Bunyip and the Great Aussie Bight
- Bunyip and the Boomeroo
- Bunyip and the Lyrebird
- Bunyip and the Possum
- Bunyip and the Wood Nymph
- Bunyip and the Kookaburra
- Bunyip and the Wombat
- Bunyip and the Bandicoot
- Bunyip and the Platypus
- Bunyip's Birthday
Home Video Release
Fans of the show could watch Bunyip's adventures at home! A VHS tape featuring many episodes was released by ABC Video in 1991. This tape included all the episodes listed above, letting kids enjoy the cartoon whenever they wanted.
