Tonight | Back Roads returns with a trip to Candelo
Back Roads Candelo takes viewers to a hidden gem in the Bega Valley, as Lisa Millar visits a community where old-school dairy country and creative energy have learned to sit side by side.
The episode explores Candelo, a town in New South Wales where farms, music and makers all help shape the local identity. It is the kind of place that suits Back Roads perfectly. There is history, character and a strong sense of community, but there are also fresh ideas and people finding new ways to keep the town connected.
Lisa begins by visiting the historic Kameruka Estate, a local landmark with its own clock tower. It offers a glimpse into the region’s past and the agricultural story that has helped define the area. From there, Back Roads Candelo moves into the town’s social and creative life, including a community bush dance that captures the importance of music and gathering in regional communities.
The episode also visits Cowsnest Community Farm, where founder Alexandra Seddon is part of a broader local culture built around making, growing and connection. Through these stories, Candelo emerges as more than a picturesque stop in the Bega Valley. It is shown as a place where people are working together to preserve what matters while still allowing the town to evolve.
There is also a sporting side to the episode. Lisa joins a game of walking soccer with former Matilda Sally Jean Davis, adding another warm and unexpected layer to the visit. It is a reminder that regional towns often carry many stories at once.
Back Roads Candelo offers a mix of history, music, farming, creativity and sport. It is a gentle but engaging return for a series that continues to celebrate the people and places that make regional Australia so distinctive.
Don’t miss Back Roads, Thursday 9 July at 8.00pm on ABC TV and streaming on ABC iview
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