Is the event really free?

Yes—day attendance is free but registration is essential to allow organizers to plan catering and site allocation.

Can I camp overnight?

Yes—overnight camping is available but you must opt in during registration and bring your own tent, bedding and food for Sunday morning.

Do you provide food for dinner?

The lunch masterclass and a surprise camp oven taster are supplied; you must bring your own Saturday night dinner and Sunday breakfast if camping.

Is fishing allowed on-site?

No—fishing is prohibited on the Nymboida River from 1 August to 31 October to protect Eastern Freshwater Cod breeding nests.

What facilities are on-site?

Basic drop toilets are provided. There are no shower facilities; limited hire equipment is available and a 24-hour support vehicle covers on-site safety.

Riverside Campfire Cooking on the Nymboida: Free Community Bonfire Weekend

Q: Are children allowed?

All ages are welcome but participants under 18 must be accompanied and actively supervised by an adult at all times around fires and water.

On the banks of the Nymboida River at Buccarumbi, New South Wales, Exodus Adventures invites the Clarence Valley community to a free Community Campfire Cooking & Bonfire on 15–16 August 2026. This two-day gathering takes place on the Exodus Adventures Riverfront Property, 3916 Old Glen Innes Rd, Buccarumbi NSW 2460, where the Nymboida and Boyd Rivers meet in a low, rocky valley of red soils, gum woodland, and riffles that support waterbirds and the endangered Eastern Freshwater Cod. With more than 6 km of private river frontage the setting is rare: a quiet stretch of river reserved for local families, sports clubs, and outdoor learners to practice bushcraft without public crowds. The program pairs practical outdoor education with low-key community ceremony. Mornings focus on hands-on firecraft and camp-oven cooking—learn to make billy tea, bake damper in a Dutch oven, and build a campfire pizza with cast-iron equipment supplied by the hosts. A surprise slow-cooked camp oven taster from the team is included at midday. In the evening the property’s big bonfire becomes a communal hearth for storytelling, low-key music, and star-filled river views. Optional overnight camping lets you pitch a tent or roll out a swag beside the water; there are drop toilets but no showers, and campers are expected to be self-sufficient for meals and drinking water. Safety and stewardship are central. Registration is free but essential: organizers require a completed online waiver plus medical and dietary information for all attendees. Children under 18 must be accompanied and actively supervised by an adult at all times; Exodus Adventures staff do not provide river or swimming supervision. The team brings comprehensive first aid kits, UHF radios, and InReach satellite devices, plus a 24-hour 4WD support vehicle and satellite tracking for on-site safety. The event runs alongside strict seasonal protections for native fish—fishing is prohibited on the Nymboida River between 1 August and 31 October to protect Eastern Freshwater Cod breeding nests—so leave your rods at home during the closure. What makes this gathering stand out is its combination of exclusive river access, skilled outdoor instruction, and a community-first ethos. For locals and visitors who want to learn practical bush skills, meet neighbours, and sleep to the sound of a flowing river, this is a chance to relax, create, and contribute to a low-impact weekend on one of this region’s quieter stretches of water. Register online, opt in if you wish to camp, and bring seating, warm winter layers, sturdy footwear, a torch, and your favourite pizza toppings. For further information or questions contact [email protected] or call 0410 404 078. The property at 3916 Old Glen Innes Rd sits within Clarence Valley country, a living landscape of river gum.