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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Saltbush Country Broken Hill

Event date: 8 May - 26 July 2026

Saltbush Country provides a rare opportunity for audiences across regional South Australia to experience the works and worldviews of Aboriginal women artists practising independently in the state. In this statewide touring exhibition, seven regional artists tell stories of their culture, community and connection to Country. Often personal and occasionally raw, their work reflects the world as seen through their eyes – a contemporary articulation of Aboriginal life in regional South Australia.

Saltbush Country, curated by Tarnanthi Regional Curator Marika Davies, was one of the highlight exhibitions of Tarnanthi 2023 when it was presented at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery and in Adelaide at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery at the Hawke Centre, UniSA City West campus.

Artists: Josephine Lennon, Marli Macumba, Juanella McKenzie, Deanna Newchurch, Lynette Newchurch, Sandra Saunders, Heather Shearer

The artists’ works are the result of a series of community workshops, mentoring and professional development opportunities catering for prominent regional artists and supported by Country Arts SA and Tarnanthi.


TAS
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Steamfest @ Sheffield

This celebration of the steam age, vintage machinery, railways, the rural way of life in north-west Tasmania and the old way of doing things was first held in Sheffield, the town of murals and gateway to Cradle Mountain, in 1994. This is the 31st annual SteamFest, and our volunteers are working very hard to make it the best ever, including some big changes to the event layout and the welcome return of wood-chopping on the Monday. Long-time crowd favourites including the steam railway, the tractor pull and the Tasmanian Lighthorse will be operating right through the three day event.

WA
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Harvey Harvest Festival

Dates: 6th - 8th of March 2026

This iconic event showcases the rich multicultural heritage and agricultural abundance of the Harvey Region, bringing locals and visitors together in a joyful tribute to the area’s history, diversity, and produce.

From humble beginnings as a one-day gathering, the festival has blossomed into a vibrant multi-day program of satellite events and activities culminating in the iconic Harvey Harvest Festival Day featuring the Western Australian Grape Stomping Championships.


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND
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Minden Retreat - QLD RVFD

Minden Retreat is located in Minden, a small rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland. Minden Retreat is a function and business venue located 200 metres off Warrego highway, marked with a sign post.  Minden Retreat offers parking at a low rate of just $5 for any stay of up to seven days. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles. There is a self-register box at the gate and there is mobile coverage within the area. Unfortunately pets are not permitted at this site.Toowoomba is only a 40 minute drive away and the opportunities around the region are endless.Cost: $5.00 per stay for up to 7 days. Self-register box at gatewayParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, no pets, mobile phone coverage, bins
NEW SOUTH WALES
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The Rock - NSW RVFT

The Rock is a quaint town of only 700 people located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, 497 kilometres southwest of Sydney. The town is named after a sweeping land formation that sits majestically behind the village, rising 360 metres above the plains.RV travellers are able to park free of charge, for up to 72 hours, at The Rock Recreation Ground on Wilson Street. A dump point and potable water are available at the grounds and toilets, covered seating and bins are also provided.The Rock Nature Reserve is a scenic spot for picnics, birdwatching, and bushwalking. For the adventurous, take the Yerong walking track to the lookout for spectacular views of the surrounding bush and farmland. Apart from the plethora of nature based activities in the area, The Rock makes an ideal base to experience the restaurants, wineries and local produce of the nearby towns in the Riverina region.Tourist/Visitor Centre       C/- Lockhart Shire Council65 Green St, Lockhart NSWP: 02 6920 5305Casual Parking       Urana St (main St), adj to the Avenue of HonourShort & Long Term Parking        The Rock Recreation Ground, Wilson St, (72hr), pets on lead, nil charge, bins, c/seating, waterDump Point  The Rock Recreation Ground, Wilson StPotable Water          The Rock Recreation Ground, Wilson StHospital        King St, The Rock, 02 6920 2066Doctors Surgery     16 Day St, The Rock, 02 6920 2020Pharmacy     123 Urana St, The Rock, 02 6920 2499Supermarket            134 Urana St, The Rock, 02 6920 2492
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Manilla - NSW RVFT

Manilla is a town steeped in history and is the centre of a rich wheat-growing, wool, mixed farming and livestock district, at the junction of the Namoi and Manilla Rivers. It is situated 44 kilometres north of Tamworth on the Fossickers Way and 456 kilometres north of Sydney.For generations Manilla was a familiar campsite for Aboriginal families of the Kamilaroi Nation, the large Indigenous population inhabiting the central north-west region of NSW. The town was laid out in the early 1860s by Arthur Dewhurst. It was gazetted in 1863, although a major flood the following year swept away a number of buildings.You can experience a diverse range of activities in the Manilla district, including great fishing and water sports at Split Rock Dam (long-term parking is also available here) and Lake Keepit Recreation Area (an RV Friendly Destination™). Olives and other olive products such as oil are available to buy and taste at the Canberra Cafe, Manilla Street and platypus can be found in the Namoi and Manilla Rivers.Visit the Warrabah National Park, 35 kilometres north-east of Manilla, and enjoy the pools, rapids and bush walking tracks. It surrounds the Upper Namoi River, which traverses 18km of striking gorge country, where a number of large rapids flow gently past the car, camping and picnic area at the park entrance. Activities include bushwalking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, fishing and swimming.In Manilla Street you will find Royce Cottage and Museum, which has the Pioneer Gallery, a schoolhouse, a machinery museum and the original house.So be sure to relax, stay and enjoy what Manilla has to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreManilla VIC, 197 Manilla St, Manilla NSWPh: 02 6785 1207visitmanilla@bigpond.comwww.visittamworth.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Manilla St & behind the VIC in Alexander LaneShort Term ParkingManilla Freedom Camp, Namoi St, 72hoursLong Term ParkingSplit Rock Dam, (15km north of Manilla), $10.00 pn unpwr; $18.00 pn pwrDump PointCoronation Park, near the Charles St entrancePotable WaterBP Australia Ltd, Manilla RdHospitalManilla Dist Health Centre, Ph: 02 6785 4000Doctors Surgery113 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1095Pharmacy163 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1651Supermarket165 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1104