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Featured RV Friendly Events

QLD

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Dates: 12/09/2026 - 06/10/2026

Times: 9am - 6:30pm

Experience Australia’s most spectacular celebration of spring at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! For over 70 years, this iconic festival has transformed the Garden City into a breathtaking sea of colour, creativity and community spirit. Wander through award-winning floral displays, explore vibrant food and wine events, enjoy live music and entertainment, and soak up the electric atmosphere that fills the city for nearly a month. From stunning park gardens and grand floral parades to gourmet experiences and family-friendly activities, there’s something to delight every age and interest.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

History Cruise - Clarence River Ferries

Wed 11 Jun '25 – Wed 06 May '26 (WEEKLY event)

Enjoy an informative history tour while cruising the beautiful Clarence River.

Departing from Yamba and Iluka, the Scenic River cruises to Harwood are approximately a 30-kilometre round trip, approximately four-hour river cruise.

A variety of lunch options are available, along with light refreshments and snacks, and there is a fully licensed bar on board.

Clarence River Ferries was formed in 1986. They operate a daily passenger service between the beautiful coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka on the mouth of the majestic Clarence River

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QLD

Dam Fine Rally - Tropical Coast Wanderers

The Dam Fine Rally (DFR) is a CMCA approved Members only event and runs from 3rd to 7th July 2026.

The DFR is a self contained rally. Sorry, showers are not provided. The site provides a small permanent toilet block and a modern dump point. There are potable water taps throughout the camping area. The DFR is an un-powered event.

The DFR is a five day event, however participants can stay another six days for those who want to attend the Townsville 500 Supercar Race from 10th to 12th July at Reid Park. Alternatively, you may wish to explore the many tourist and cultural attractions of Townsville and surrounds. Or just a stop over on your way to the fantastic Christmas Rally at Mareeba from the 23rd to the 26th of July.

Check out the gallery to give you an indication of the activities and entertainment we offer you.

A Disc Bowles Competition is in the wind. Watch this space.

Live entertainment every night and activities during the day.

The Open Day is on Saturday the 5th of July. Food stalls, coffee and ice cream traders will be on site. Check out the gallery and read about our history.

This year we celebrate 22 Years of Dam Fine Rally.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Wallaroo - SA RVFT

Wallaroo is located 160km north-west of Adelaide on the western side of the York Peninsula. Wallaroo is one of three Copper Triangle towns famed for their historic shared copper mining industry, and known together as 'Little Cornwall,' the other two being Kadina and Moonta. The towns first copper smelter was lit in 1861, after which the industry flourished, and the township grew rapidly. Wallaroo began shipping refined copper in 1862 and within just six years over 100 tonnes were produced weekly.Those visiting Wallaroo can find short-term parking at Wallaroo Rest Area, 11 Cornish Terrace. Parking is $6 per vehicle per night for self-contained vehicles only and is limited to 24 hours. Visitors are able to pay by purchase of a boat ramp ticket from the Wallaroo Boat Ramp ticket machine.Local events include the annual Antiques and Collectables Fair, the Kernewek Lowender, Paskeville Field Days, and the Copper Coast Marina Festival. Historic buildings include the former Tipara Lighthouse (1877), Cornucopia Hotel (1862), Town Hall (1902), Old Railway Station (1914), Caroline Carleton’s residence (c1870), Court House (1865), Customs House (1862), the Seaman’s Recreation Centre (c1880) and Hughes Chimneystack, the only above ground reminder of the chimneys and furnaces erected by the Wallaroo Mining and Smelting Company. The Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum in the old post office (1865) contains extensive historical maritime displays and local tours and guides for groups can be booked here.Tourist/Visitor Centre Farm Shed Museum & Tourist Centre (20km), 50 Moonta Rd, Kadina SAPh: 08 8821 2333thefarmshed@coppercoast.sa.gov.auwww.coppercoast.sa.gov.auCasual Parking Owen TerraceShort Term Parking Wallaroo Rest Area, 11 Cornish Terrace, self-contained vehicles, (24hr) unpwr $6.00 pvpn, pay by purchase of a boat ramp ticket from the Wallaroo Boat Ramp ticket machineDump Point Victoria St, adj BP service stationPotable Water Heritage DrvHospital Ernest Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 0200Doctors Surgery Ernest Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 2644Dentist Doswell Terrace, Kadina, Ph: 08 8821 1300Pharmacy 45 Owen Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 2524Supermarket Foodland, 50 Hughes St, Ph: 08 8823 2990

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TASMANIA

St Marys - TAS RVFT

St Marys is a quaint town located approximately 10 kilometres from the east-coast of Tasmania, in the Break O’Day Municipality. St Marys is the dividing point between the north and south coast, when travelling the east-coast of Tasmania. To reach the town, you can cross the mountains via St Marys Pass or Elephant Pass. The St Marys Pass, which leads to the coast, was built by convicts, taking approximately four years to construct. The township has considerable history with a number of buildings also constructed by convicts in the 19th century.St Marys Sports Ground, located on Harefield Rd, offers visitors short-term parking. There are no fees to stay here and visitors will also have access to a dump point and potable water. While in town you can try the challenging climb to the top of St Patricks Head, or the more accessible South Sister Peak, for stunning forest and coastal views. There are also spectacular views from Elephant Pass. The Coalminers’ Heritage Wall and Heritage Walk at the tiny settlement of Cornwall is a monument to the miners who hand tunneled a coal mine beneath the Mount Nicholas Range.Tourist/Visitor Centre 61 Cecilia St, St Helens, TAS 7216Ph: 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.au www.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking Various locations within town areaShort Term Parking St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdDump Point St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdPotable Water St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdHospital Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2111Doctors Surgery Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2111Pharmacy St Mary's Pharmacy, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2844Supermarket St Mary's Value Plus Supermarket, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2240

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VICTORIA

Willaura - VIC RVFT

Willaura is a town in western Victoria and located approximately 321 kilometres west of Melbourne. There are numerous nature reserves and lakes within proximity to town, giving visitors plenty to explore during their stay.Willaura Recreation Reserve offers parking for a negotiated length of time. Site fees for an unpowered site are $5 per night and $15 for power and showers, power, toilets and other facilities are available for use. Pets are permitted at this site, and both potable water and a dump point are accessible.This quiet town provides visitors with a chemist, post office, rural supply stores and a supermarket, making it easy to stock up on supplies for the road. While in town, take the time to check out Willaura’s bakery – it is famous for pastry products, breads and vanilla slice. Also, check out the pop-up pub at the Willaura Recreation Reserve every Friday!Tourist/Visitor Information CentreArarat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre91 High St, AraratPh: 1800 657 158Casual Parking (near retail centre)Main St, WillauraShort & Long Term ParkingWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe Way$15pvpn power, $5pvpn unpowered, negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seatingDump PointWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe WayLat: -37.54492, Long: 142.743214Potable WaterWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe WayHospitalNearest Hospital is Ararat – Ph: 03 5352 9300Doctors Surgery24 Delacombe Way – Ph: 03 5354 1600DentistNearest dentist is in AraratPharmacy63 Main St – Ph: 03 5354 1373Supermarket36 Main St – Ph: 03 5354 1212

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