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.

Presenter Tom Forrest explores the fishing town of Port MacDonnell, the Southern Rock Lobster capital of the world, on the rugged and most southerly point of South Australia.