How to Watch Bachelor in Paradise in Australia

If you are in Australia and want to watch Bachelor in Paradise, you may see a message that the show is not available in your region. ABC streaming content is limited to U.S. locations for licensing and broadcast rights.

With a good VPN and a U.S. streaming plan that includes ABC, you can get access from Australia. This guide explains why the block exists, how to set up a VPN properly, which streaming services work, how payment and location checks typically operate, and tips from experts on choosing the best VPN.

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Why you cannot watch Bachelor in Paradise in Australia

• ABC.com clearly states that outside the U.S. or its territories, content is not available.
• Streaming platforms enforce licensing by checking IP addresses. If your IP is outside the U.S., access is denied.
• U.S. services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV require U.S. ZIP codes at registration.
• Payment methods must often be U.S. issued, or billing address and ZIP must match a U.S. address.
• Some services also check GPS or Wi-Fi location on mobile devices. Apps may block content if location permissions are off.

If you run into errors even while connected to a VPN, check our troubleshooting guide on ABC not working with VPN.

How to watch Bachelor in Paradise in Australia (step by step)

You need both a reliable VPN and a U.S. streaming service that carries ABC.

1. Get NordVPN and install its app on your device. If you want all devices in your home covered, set it up on your Wi-Fi router.
2. Connect to a U.S. server. Servers in New York or Los Angeles tend to provide better speed and lower buffering. If you get spotty performance, switch to another U.S. server.
3. Pick a U.S. streaming platform that includes ABC:
   • YouTube TV
   • Hulu + Live TV
   • Fubo
   • DIRECTV STREAM
4. Sign up using a U.S. ZIP code and a U.S. payment method such as a U.S. credit card or a U.S. PayPal account. Make sure billing address information matches your payment method.
5. Allow location access when prompted by the app or browser. Some services enforce GPS or Wi-Fi location checks.
6. Search for Bachelor in Paradise and start streaming live on ABC. If you see errors, clear cache and cookies or log out and back in after changing server.

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Streaming services that work with ABC

YouTube TV

• Good local ABC availability in many U.S. cities.
• Requires a U.S. ZIP code, device location, and valid U.S. payment.
• Support info: YouTube TV billing.

Hulu + Live TV

• Provides live ABC and replay of recent episodes.
• More strict rules. Home network must be set on residential U.S. connection, and payment must be U.S. based.
• Help pages: Hulu Live TV overview and Home network rules.

Fubo

• ABC inclusion depends on ZIP and local market. Check availability before purchase.
• Payment with major U.S. credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and AmEx.
• Channel information: Fubo channel lineup and local ABC lookup.

ABC app or website

• Official policy states ABC.com only works in the U.S. or its territories.
• If you are blocked, see what to do when you can’t access the ABC site.
• Live stream entry point: ABC Watch Live.

Troubleshooting payments and location

• U.S. payment method: Many services reject cards issued outside the U.S. Check the billing ZIP and try PayPal if supported.
• Location checks: On mobile devices allow GPS or Wi-Fi location. Connect the VPN before opening the app.
• Server switching: If the stream fails or buffers, change to another NordVPN U.S. server and clear cookies.
• Devices and setup: Firestick and smart TVs may require router level VPN or special DNS. Learn general fixes in our guide to unblock U.S. websites.
• Regional notes: For a nearby example, review how to unblock ABC in Canada, and our walkthrough on how to watch Bachelor in Paradise in Canada.
• Still stuck: See advanced tips in ABC not working with VPN.
• Traveling beyond Australia? You can still keep up with the franchise elsewhere. For instance, here’s a detailed guide on how to watch Bachelor in Paradise in the UK, with steps tailored for British viewers facing similar restrictions.

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