The National Geographic Channel has long been a favourite amongst budding scientists and animal lovers alike. In the age of streaming platforms however, it can be hard to keep track of all these classic television networks as streaming services try to sink their fangs into a larger market share. If you’re hankering for some wildlife documentaries, find out where to watch National Geographic.
How to watch National Geographic in Australia
You can watch National Geographic on Disney+, Foxtel and Fetch TV in Australia, which each provider offering a wide variety of shows and documentaries to watch or stream. However, if you want the most comprehensive access to National Geographic, Disney+ will likely be the place to go.
National Geographic on Disney+
Disney+ is the only platform in Australia that gives you access to the complete National Geographic library, rather than a live stream of the National Geographic Channel. This includes original National Geographic content, as well as a backlog of older shows.
Sign up to Disney+ Australia
There are two plan options to choose from – a monthly subscription, or prepay for a year. Both plans include the same features, with unlimited downloads and the ability to stream on up to four screens at the same time. This table includes links to a referral partner.
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National Geographic Channel on Foxtel
The National Geographic Channel can be streamed in Australia via Foxtel on Channel 613 and comes as a part of the Foxtel Plus, Premium and Platinum Plus packages. Each package will gain you access to a wider variety of channels and shows, with the option to also add to your package, allowing you to get the content you want to see.
National Geographic Channel on Fetch TV
Streaming platform Fetch TV offers the National Geographic Channel as a part of its Knowledge add-on channel pack. For an extra $6 per month, the Fetch ‘Knowledge’ package includes the National Geographic Channel, the NatGeo Wild Channel and the Discovery Channel, among others.
National Geographic Website
If you’re not keen on signing up to a streaming service, you can register via the National Geographic website, which includes full TV show episodes. All you have to do is create an account, or sign in via a social media account.
What National Geographic shows are on Disney+?
Disney+ offers the full range of National Geographic content, which can be streamed at any time. This includes original shows that are exclusive to the platform such as The World According to Jeff Goldblum.
The National Geographic content on the Disney+ platform is arranged in the following categories:
- National Geographic Series: includes Drain the Oceans and Gordon Ramsay Uncharted.
- National Geographic Movies: includes Before the Flood and Into the Okavango.
- Vets and Pets: includes How Dogs Got Their Shapes and Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue.
- Science and Innovation: includes Year Million and Mars Inside SpaceX.
- Exploring our World: includes Wild Russia and America’s National Parks.
Is National Geographic still available on Optus?
For the past few years, Aussies were able to access National Geographic content via a partnership between Optus and National Geographic. However, with the introduction of Disney+, Optus and National Geographic have parted ways, with National Geographic content no longer available via Optus.
Photo credits: mariakray/shutterstock.com, National Geographic
Original Author: Maddy Morwood
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