The debut of the show’s fourth season saw a complete overhaul to the opening titles.
Whilst still in the same style, all character shots and filler shots were changed – with all but one of the fillers now consisting solely of surfer shots. For the first time, viewers were treated to a wide shot overlooking ‘Summer Bay’, something which would become commonplace in following years.
The end shot seen through the cut-out of the Home and Away logo also changed for the first time since the show’s inception, now showing a sunrise over the ocean. Instead of being filled in with a solid colour after fully appearing on-screen, the logo now remained transparent over this shot, giving it a golden colour.