Built for the curious
Launched on 18 March 2015 by John Hendricks, the founder of the Discovery Channel, Curiosity Stream offers high-quality, factual content across science, history, technology and nature.
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Curiosity Stream Australia: plans, cost & what to watch
Curiosity Stream is a documentary streaming service offering a huge library of factual programs on science, history, technology and nature. Founded by Discovery Channel creator John Hendricks, it has grown to over 25 million subscribers worldwide. The Basic plan is very affordable, starting at just $5.44 AUD ($3.34 USD) a month, with no lock-in contract. Read on for Curiosity Stream plans and pricing, what to watch, and how to sign up, cancel or get in touch.
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Plans & cost
Curiosity Stream subscription & cost in Australia
The Basic Curiosity Stream plan is very affordable, starting at only $5.44 AUD ($3.34 USD) a month. Every plan unlocks the documentary library; they differ on price and whether you choose the Smart Bundle.
No lock-in contract
Download shows and movies
Access thousands of documentaries
Watch on different screens at the same time
Curiosity Stream cost (all prices in USD)
| Plan | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard Monthly Plan | $4.99 / month |
| Smart Bundle Monthly Plan | $9.99 / month |
| Standard Annual Plan | $39.99 / year or $3.34 / month |
| Smart Bundle Yearly Plan | $69.99 / year or $5.84 / month |
Source: Curiosity Stream website. Figures are for illustrative purposes only and are compared like-for-like; any distinctions between products are clearly marked. Not all offers may be available in all locations. Offers and availability are subject to change. Valid June 2026.
Is there a free trial? No. Unlike services such as Foxtel Now, Netflix, Binge or Stan, there is no free trial with Curiosity Stream Australia. A gift card is available from $39.99, giving the recipient 12 months to lifetime access.
How it works
What is Curiosity Stream?
Curiosity Stream is a streaming service with a wide range of documentaries and educational programs on science, history, technology and nature, aimed at giving curious viewers high-quality factual content.
Works in Australia
With thousands of titles available on-demand, it has grown to over 25 million subscribers worldwide. All prices are in USD, but the platform works in Australia too.
Affordable learning
With the cheapest plan from $5.44 AUD, it is easy for families to watch and learn together, or for teachers to show specific content to their classes.
Top picks
What's on Curiosity Stream in Australia?
If you are a fan of documentaries, true crime or historical discoveries, there is plenty here. The catalogue runs from children's educational shows to deep dives on space. Here is what is worth watching on Curiosity Stream Australia in June 2026.
- Murder of Laci Peterson
- The Untold Story
- After Braveheart
- Cities of the World
- Butterfly Effect
- Titans: The Rise of Wall Street
- Berlin 1945
- Modern Dinosaur
- Life on Earth
- Miles in the Life
- John Rabe
- The High Frontier
- Shackleton's Captain
- Life in Outer Space
- The Real T.Rex
- Vikings: The Lost Kingdom
- Whale Wisdom
- Bucket List Australia
- Shaun the Sheep
- Science Max: Experiments at Large
- Xploration DIY Sci
- Tuttle Twins
- Teletubbies
- Sid the Science Kid
Should you subscribe? Since Curiosity Stream is super affordable, with the cheapest plan from $5.44 AUD, it is well worth it for all the educational content you get. It makes it easy for families to watch and learn together, and for teachers to show specific content to their classes.
Getting started
How to sign up for or cancel Curiosity Stream
Signing up is quick and easy, and there is no lock-in contract so you can start or stop whenever you like.
Sign up
- 1 Visit the official Curiosity Stream website and click the "Sign Up" button.
- 2 Choose a subscription plan that fits your needs, monthly or annual.
- 3 Enter your email address and payment details to create your account.
- 4 Or sign up through the Curiosity Stream app, available on most streaming devices, for instant access.
Cancel & contact
- 1 Check your bank statement to see how you were charged.
- 2 If you subscribed directly, go to Your Account > Plan and Payment > Manage Plan > Cancel Plan and follow the prompts.
- 3 If you subscribed via Apple, Google Play, Roku or Amazon, cancel through that platform's subscription settings.
- 4 If that does not work, contact [email protected] for further help.
Need help with your account? Contact [email protected]. The customer service team is available every day from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Common questions
A Selectra expert answers your most common Curiosity Stream questions
The Standard Curiosity Stream plan costs $5.44 AUD per month (around $3.34 USD on the annual plan). The Smart Bundle costs $9.99 USD per month or $69.99 USD per year.
A Curiosity Stream subscription gives you access to a vast collection of movies, documentaries and TV shows. With over 3,000 documentaries, you will never get bored. Popular titles include Murder of Laci Peterson, The Untold Story, After Braveheart, Cities of the World, The High Frontier, Bucket List Australia and Vikings: The Lost Kingdom.
No, unfortunately Curiosity Stream does not offer a free trial at the moment, unlike services such as Foxtel Now, Netflix, Binge or Stan.
Yes. A Curiosity Stream gift card gives the recipient 12 months to lifetime access, starting at $39.99. They receive an email with a code to redeem for a year of access to the full catalogue.
Email [email protected] for customer support. The team is available every day from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (mind the time zones).
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