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Featured image for Paddy’s Flat on the Clarence River in New South Wales, showing a caravan and 4WD camped on the sandy riverbank.
Camping & Campfires

Paddy’s Flat: A Beach in the Bush on the Clarence River

by Alex Bender July 9, 2026
by Alex Bender July 9, 2026

Gary Barten shares a campground yarn from Paddy’s Flat near Tenterfield, a free bush camp on the Clarence River with white sand, swimming and peaceful river views.

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Featured image for Hughes Crossing on the Mitchell River in Queensland, showing a campfire beside the river under paperbark trees.
Camping & Campfires

Hughes Crossing, Mitchell River: A Quiet Camp Beside the Water in Far North Queensland

by Alex Bender July 6, 2026
by Alex Bender July 6, 2026

Gary Barten shares a campground yarn from Hughes Crossing on the Mitchell River, a quiet free bush camp west of Chillagoe in Far North Queensland.

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Campfire Muster July 2026 monthly roundup from Country Campfire
Campfire Muster

Campfire Muster — July 2026

by Alex Bender July 5, 2026
by Alex Bender July 5, 2026

The first edition of Campfire Muster, Country Campfire’s monthly roundup of country music, bush poetry, rodeos, campdrafts, ute musters, High Country huts, country pubs and yarns from around Australia.

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The Campground Project featured image showing an Australian bush campground with a campfire, tent, river and Country Campfire branding.
Camping & Campfires

The Campground Project

by Alex Bender July 4, 2026
by Alex Bender July 4, 2026

The Campground Project is Country Campfire’s long-term mission to collect real campground yarns, photos and practical notes from people who’ve actually camped there.

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Snowy Mountains hut stories project preserving the history of high country huts
Snowy Mountains Hut Stories

Every Hut Has a Story: The Snowy Mountains Hut Stories Project Begins

by Alex Bender June 24, 2026
by Alex Bender June 24, 2026

Country Campfire is launching the Snowy Mountains Hut Stories Project to preserve the stories, photos and history of the huts of the Australian high country.

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The Country Campfire Legends Project preserving Australian bush poetry, country music, storytellers, photographers and rural heritage.
Country Campfire

The Country Campfire Legends Project

by Alex Bender June 22, 2026
by Alex Bender June 22, 2026

The Country Campfire Legends Project aims to preserve Australian bush poetry, country music, rural stories and the people helping keep country culture alive for future generations.

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Eight bush poets on horseback in the Australian High Country celebrating Episode 100 of the Country Campfire Bush Poetry Podcast.
Bush PoetryCampfire Stories

The Day Eight Bush Poets Rebuilt The Man From Snowy River

by Alex Bender June 10, 2026
by Alex Bender June 10, 2026

Back in 2020, I made a promise. “A bush poem a day.” Every day…

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Woods Point Campground on the Snowy River in East Gippsland Victoria featuring riverside camping, picnic tables and fire pits.
Camping & Campfires

Woods Point Campground: A Hidden Gem On The Snowy River

by Alex Bender April 11, 2024
by Alex Bender April 11, 2024

Woods Point Campground is a free riverside campground on the Snowy River near Orbost in East Gippsland. With sandy beaches, shady campsites and plenty of space to relax, it’s easy to see why this hidden gem is a favourite among campers.

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Brou Lake Campground on the NSW South Coast featuring beach camping, coastal scenery and bushland near Narooma.
Camping & Campfires

Brou Lake Campground: Beach Camping On The NSW South Coast

by Alex Bender April 8, 2024
by Alex Bender April 8, 2024

Brou Lake Campground is a peaceful coastal campground between Narooma and Batemans Bay, offering bush camping, wildlife, beach access and stunning South Coast scenery.

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Country Music

LUKE COMBS – Rod Laver Arena

by Alex Bender August 25, 2023
by Alex Bender August 25, 2023

SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST 2024 Written by Suzy Giles Country Music Association Award for Entertainer…

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