Back Roads travels to Charlton in north-west Victoria, for an event like no other. A festival that brings locals and blow-ins together, creating lasting friendships, in one big weekend of live music and country hospitality.

Back Roads heads to Nimmitabel in NSW, one of Australia's highest altitude towns. Heather Ewart finds Nimmitabel has survived against all odds, by trying wild ideas such as a Steampunk festival and a contentious town bell.

These days the Victorian gold rush town of Beechworth is known for bushrangers, beer and bikes. Guest presenter Annie Louey goes in search of Beechworth's hidden Chinese history from the 1850s.