Life's a struggle for the Morgan family from Caerphilly and they dream of a better future in Australia, even though they've never been. After a one week trial to test the lifestyle in Sydney, Dean and Justine must decide whether they really could leave friends and family forever, and begin a new life down under.

The Ashton family are looking for a fresh start in Australia after a difficult few years. They have one week to test the lifestyle in Adelaide before choosing whether to emigrate or not. But they soon discover the decision isn't as easy as they might have thought.

Chris Guy and his wife Judith have been dreaming of a better future for their family in Australia. However when they try out the lifestyle in Perth for a week, they discover this huge decision is far from easy. Daughter Lucy hates the idea from the start, but when the family dig deeper into work opportunities and property prices, they realise their dream may simply be beyond their grasp.

A cleaner, greener lifestyle in Australia is beckoning the Gibbs family from Cheshire. Phil and Lois dream of a healthier future for their children, and to be self-sufficient and mortgage-free. However, the reality of this huge move becomes clear after a trial week in Queensland, and they must choose whether to emigrate or not.

The Booton family would seem the perfect candidates to emigrate to Australia, though mum Jeanette has grave reservations. But when they spend a week sampling the lifestyle on offer in Adelaide, the reality of what they are contemplating hits them all. When it comes to the vote, will they choose a future in Australia, or stay in the UK?