Escape from the City
Escape from the City

Escape from the City

2019 1 Seasons 60 Episodes ⭐ 2.0 Reality

Follow hosts Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Bryce Holdaway, Del Irani and Dean Ipaviz as they guide families, couples or individuals through the trials & tribulations of their life-changing decision to escape the city.

Follow hosts Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Bryce Holdaway, Del Irani and Dean Ipaviz as they guide families, couples or individuals through the trials & tribulations of their life-changing decision to escape the city.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Bellingen NSW: The Phipps

Brad and Monique yearn to escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a more relaxed rural home to raise their three chil

EP 2

Southern Highlands NSW: The Clementses

ABC Radio presenter Simon Marnie gives Sydney couple, Adrian and Kerby, a helping hand by taking them to view some stunn

EP 3

Daylesford VIC: The Marxs

Amanda is looking for an old cottage in Daylesford, VIC. Host Del Irani uses her financial expertise and offers up four

EP 4

Kangaroo Valley NSW: The Joneses

Newlyweds Emma and David are after a quieter and simpler lifestyle in Kangaroo Valley, NSW, but their budget is tight. N

EP 5

Toowomba QLD: The Deneheys

Following a health setback, Phil and his wife Margaret are keen to prioritise their wellbeing and move to the warmer cli

EP 6

Sunshine Coast QLD: The Vautiers

Presenter Simon Marnie accompanies Dee on her search for a new home on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. High on the priority

EP 7

Margaret River WA: The Kadamuses

Deb and Milo have set their sights on finding their next home on the other side of the country. Presenter Jane Hall acco

EP 8

Adelaide Hills SA: The Steeles

The lure of South Australia and its fresh local produce has attracted Melbourne couple Gab and Matt. They want to find a

EP 9

Norfolk Island: The Priors

With its sweeping coastline vistas, it's easy to see why couple Susan and Brian have been attracted to Norfolk Island. B

EP 10

Southern Highlands NSW: The Lowcocks

The rolling hills of the Southern Highlands are the backdrop for our latest search. Chris and Shannon are accompanied by

EP 11

Lake Macquarie NSW: The Blanchards

Finding the right house at the right price near Lake Macquarie may require a lengthy search for Sydney couple Fran and R

EP 12

Orange NSW: The Thomases

Sydney newlyweds Will and Briana are looking for a change. On their honeymoon they visited the NSW town of Orange and we

EP 13

Orange NSW: The Wilsons

Bryce Holdaway meets couple Rob and Harvey, who aim to find a new home for their two young sons in country NSW. Rob pref

EP 14

Southern Tablelands NSW: The Grestes

Presenter Dean Ipaviz meets a couple who are looking for a spacious house on large acreage so they can expand their busi

EP 15

Lake Macquarie NSW: The Chapmans

With Sydney housing prices making owning their own slice of land impossible, young couple Matt and Siobhan are heading f

EP 16

Fleurieu Peninsula SA: The Taylors

Globetrotters Mark and Kate are returning to Australian shores and are looking for a country property in the Fleurieu re

EP 17

Berowra Waters NSW: The Hespes

Having an outdoors lifestyle is high on the priority list for Michelle and Jeff. The couple are drawn to the tranquil se

EP 18

Castlemaine: The Clarkes

Making a first home purchase is a big decision for any young couple. Presenter Del Irani meets a couple who want a sizea

EP 19

Adelaide Hills SA: The Prossers

Parents Sunny and Tess want their next family home to be surrounded by nature so their young children can roam free. Pre

EP 20

Sunshine Coast QLD: The Mobbs

The lure of the Sunshine Coast has proven irresistible for Sydney couple Kirsty and Sean. They intend to move their fami

EP 21

Orange NSW: The Hatchs

Presenter Dean Ipaviz finds four homes that have plenty of old world charm, and the potential to renovate in Orange. But

EP 22

Launceston TAS: The Gaffneys

Tasmania is the backdrop for our latest episode, where presenter Jane Hall accompanies Sydney resident Frances on a tour

EP 23

The High Country VIC: The Purches

With a new gin start-up to consider, Sarah is looking for a country destination where she can establish the business. Pr

EP 24

Northern Rivers NSW: The McKinnons

With a large budget at play, equestrian Jennifer should have no difficulty finding the perfect place to call home in NSW

EP 25

Margaret River WA: The Kimbles

After visiting Margaret River on their honeymoon, Courtney and Craig have decided to up sticks and move to the idyllic c

EP 26

Gold Coast Hinterland QLD: The Kennedys

Property advisor Bryce Holdaway accompanies Sydney couple Kym and Cameron as they inspect real estate in the Gold Coast

EP 27

Port Douglas QLD: The Grays

With a sizeable budget in play, Phil and Lara are hoping to find not only their next family home, but an investment prop

EP 28

Southern Highlands NSW: The Di Pietros

It isn't just a home among the gumtrees Jo is searching for. She wants enough space to have a vegie patch and chickens.

EP 29

Byron Bay NSW: The Ryans

It's not just a tree change that single mum Lara is seeking. She's also hoping to find a new home base for her two young

EP 30

Greater Region of Hobart TAS: The Viapiana

The options seem endless for Sydney couple Kerry and Marcelo as they inspect several Tasmanian properties. But will all

EP 31

Perth Hills WA: The Roberts

After undergoing surgery for a brain tumour, Malcolm is looking for a quieter home base. He and wife Phyllis have always

EP 32

Northern Rivers NSW: The Ommundsons

Simon Marnie is on hand to show Sydney couple Celia and Pat some stunning Byron Bay hinterland properties. The couple ar

EP 33

Central Coast NSW: The Azars

Bryce Holdaway accompanies a young Sydney couple as they search for their first property on NSW's Central Coast. But wil

EP 34

Blue Mountains NSW: The Lenoirs

With the goal of opening a health retreat in the Blue Mountains, David and Nicole are seeking the right property. It's a

EP 35

Daylesford VIC: The Iletts

Presenter Del Irani shows HR executive Simone, and her best friend Vesna, four quirky and unique properties in Daylesfor

EP 36

Great Ocean Road VIC: The Duckworths

Living by the water with views of the coastline is the one thing single Melbourne mum Denise desires. Yet budget constra

EP 37

Townsville and Magnetic Island QLD: The Longs

Finance writer Christine finds searching for her next home in Far North Queensland is about more than just bricks and mo

EP 38

South Coast NSW: The Wines

Having downsized to a small Sydney unit, retirees Noni and Stuart are feeling restless. They're keen to find a coastal h

EP 39

Kingscliff NSW: The Riggs

Soaring real estate prices may make the search difficult for our latest couple seeking a sea change. Christopher and Jay

EP 40

Macedon Ranges VIC: The Topfers

Painting enthusiast Helen is accompanied by presenter Simon Marnie as she searches for a rural home that will house her

EP 41

Port Douglas QLD: The Salters

Would you let a complete stranger choose the town that you will move to? That's exactly what Sydneysiders Lisa and Paul

EP 42

Cairns QLD: The Clearys

The mystery house that presenter Del Irani shows Tanya and Jordan really piques their interest in the latest episode of

EP 43

Shoalhaven Heads NSW: The Thorleys

Will it be the charm of an old beach shack or a modern home with all the mod cons that wins over house hunters Graham an

EP 44

Sunshine Coast Hinterland QLD: The Hahns

Presenter Jane Hall has found four stunning homes in the Noosa Hinterlands to show retirees Christian and Hilary. But wi

EP 45

Macleay Valley NSW: The Hoskinsons

Join the house hunt as presenter Dean Ipaviz takes Mark and Phil on a tour of real estate in NSW's Macleay Valley. It mi

EP 46

Broome WA: The Schneiders

During the property search, a mystery house has house hunters Adam and Helen in a quandary. Does the Broome home meet th

EP 47

Byron Shire NSW: The Mulligans

Spiritual energy therapist and doula Sandra in on a quest to overhaul her life and find a new town that she can call hom

EP 48

Kingscliff to Coolangatta NSW/QLD: The Carsons

Jane Hall finds four unique homes for Melbourne couple Allana and Aaron to inspect. But will the homes, including a hill

EP 49

West Gippsland VIC: The Smiths

Young couple Beau and Madeline are struggling to decide exactly what they want when it comes to finding their first home

EP 50

Mornington Peninsula VIC: The Sages

Ben and Helen and their four boys are on the hunt for a sprawling family home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Presen

EP 51

Hobart TAS: The Tungs

Sydney couple Nancy and Jeremy have been captivated by Tasmania's charm and have decided to move their family down south

EP 52

Central Coast NSW: The Owens

Joe and Amy have high expectations about what their new home will contain. Will Simon Marnie be able to help them find a

EP 53

South Coast NSW: The Mackays

They might be heading to the bush, but that doesn't mean Kevin and Christine want to downsize. The Sydney couple are kee

EP 54

Sunshine Coast QLD: The Moylans

Del Irani accompanies single mum Lisa to inspect four very different properties on the Sunshine Coast. But will the sear

EP 55

Stanthorpe QLD: The Georges

When the clan is making the sea change, it's going to take a large property to suit them. Brisbane's Andrew and Isla ins

EP 56

Coffs Harbour NSW: The Dormans

First-home buyers Emily and Jerome take on a move to the coastal destination of the Coffs Coast in NSW. Will they find t

EP 57

Hunter Region NSW: The Englishs

Simon Marnie accompanies single mum Bridget as she inspects country homes. Yet finding one that encompasses all her need

EP 58

Gippsland VIC: The Charges

Living an off-grid existence, with pet llamas or alpacas, appeals to Chris and Glen. While their adult children may be u

EP 59

Port Stephens NSW: The Tajvidis

Follow vegan couple Sam and Hanifa as they search for the dream rural retreat where they intend to expand their family a

EP 60

Mission Beach QLD: The Capeses

Presenter Jane Hall has lined up four very different and unique homes to show house hunters Julie and Peter. The travel

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