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Featured RV Friendly Events

Opal Evolution – Stones that Flow with Light

Dates: 02/10/2026 - 04/10/2026

Opal Evolution is an immersive outback arts and culture festival held in Andamooka, the home of the world's rarest opal. Across three nights the desert landscape comes alive with large-scale light projections, live music, giant puppets, and community parades. By day, visitors can join creative workshops, explore opal mining heritage, and connect with artists, locals, and the unique spirit of this opal-rich town. Blending art, story, and stars under vast desert skies, Opal Evolution offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of Outback South Australia.

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QLD

30th Brigalow Arts Festival

Date: 16/10-11/12/26

The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30^th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.

The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.

For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Crystal Brook Show

Event date: Saturday 8 August 2026

The Crystal Brook Show is a long-standing country event held annually in the Mid North region of South Australia, typically on the second Saturday in August. Organised by the North Western Agricultural Society, it blends agricultural tradition with modern entertainment to offer something for all ages. For families, there’s a sideshow alley, giant bubbles, petting zoo (“Rainbow Farm”), mechanical bull rides, talent shows and interactive activities aimed at kids. The show also features live entertainment, food vendors, and exhibitions showcasing homegrown produce and craftsmanship—all within a friendly, community-centred atmosphere.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Narrung Ferry Campsite - SA RVFD

The Narrung Ferry Campsite is situated at the northern extent of the Narrung Peninsula, approximately 145 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. The Ferry takes only a couple of minutes to cross between Point Malcolm Lighthouse and the Narrung Lakeside Reserve offering vehicles the opportunity to explore Australia’s only inland lighthouse at Point Malcolm and drive past the back of the historic Poltalloch Station (which offers group tours on request) or head west towards Raukkan - home of the church on the Australian $50 note.The Narrung Ferry Campsite offers vehicles free parking for up to 72 hours parking which includes access to bins, toilets and covered seating. Pets on a lead are welcome. Narrung is a perfect destination to park for a few days while exploring the wonders of the area, such as Lake Albert, the Coorong and of course the nearest town Meningie. Address: Just by the Narrung Ferry landing, Poltalloch Rd, Nurrang PeninsulaCost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toilets, c/seatingOpening Hours: 7 days

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Greenbushes Pool - WA RVFD

Free camping. 72 hour stay limit applies. Stays include access to bins, BBQ, toilets, water and covered seating. No pets permitted. Open 24 hours.

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TASMANIA

St Helens - TAS RVFT

St Helens is the largest town in the north-east coast of Tasmania, located on Georges Bay. This scenic bayside town is approximately 165 kilometres east of Launceston and 265 kilometres from Hobart. Known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania, St Helen is surrounded by scenic white, pristine sand, making it a popular tourist destination for both keen anglers and those looking to relax and unwind.Those visiting St Helens can find short-term parking on the Cnr of Tully St & Young Street. Stays are limited to 24 hours and are free of charge. Potable water and a dump point are also found here.St Helens is the perfect base when exploring the north-coast. From town, you can explore stunning Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires, which extends to Eddystone Point. The Bay of Fires is a scenic coast of white sandy beaches dotted with giant granite boulders. Or, a popular activity in town is the breathtaking, one hour return walk to St Helens Point where you will find spectacular Peron Dunes and a vast ocean beach.Tourist/Visitor Centre 61 Cecilia St, St Helens TASPh: 03 6376 1479 / 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.auwww.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking Bowen Street, St Helens, - long vehicle parking provided to access supermarkets etc; Georges Bay Esplanade, St Helens – foreshore area – long vehicles able to park; Parking off Cecilia Street (main street through St Helens) – Visitor Information Centre car parkShort Term Parking St Helens Sporting Complex, Cnr of Tully St & Young St (24hr), all RVs welcome as long as they are fully self contained.Dump Point Cnr of Tully St & Young StPotable Water Cnr of Tully St & Young StHospital Circassian St, Ph: 03 6376 5222Doctors Surgery 11 Pendrigh Pl, Ph: 03 6376 1777Dentist 75 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 2359Pharmacy 36 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1374Supermarket Hilly’s Value Plus, 23 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1161; St Helens Supa IGA, Shop 4, 29/35 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1177

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