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Featured RV Friendly Events

NSW
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AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash

The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.

Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.

WA
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Always Good Nights Hedlands

Always Good Nights are small, intimate live music shows in beautiful and unique spaces. With an incredible lineup for artists to showcase in stunning venues across Port and South Hedland from February to April you don't want to miss the opportunity to be part of something special.

Tell your mates, get some friends together and join us for an incredible summer of music!

The Always Good Nights Series is presented by the Town of Port Hedland. 

QLD
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Yowah Opal Festival

visitors flock to this small outback town to celebrate its opal mining history and its unique culture.

The festival celebrates the town’s colourful past with live music, opal and art exhibitions, markets, workshops and more. During the festival, visitors can explore the historic town center and learn about the local lifestyles, shop, relax, fossick for opals and much more. There are also activities such as bushwalking, stargazing, campfire stories and music around the campfire. For those who want to get hands-on experience, there are workshops on gem cutting and jewelry making, as well as demonstrations by master craftsmen.


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND
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Bedourie - QLD RVFT

Known as the ‘Oasis in the Desert’, Bedourie is the administration centre of the Diamantina Shire, which covers an area of 94,690 square kms. It was settled in the 1880’s as a major watering and rest stop for drovers moving cattle from the north to Birdsville.Those visiting Bedourie can find short-term parking at Bedourie Tourist Park. There is no time limit to stay here, and sites will cost $10 per vehicle per night for unpowered and $15 per vehicle per night for powered. Things to see and do in Bedourie include the magnificent artesian spa and swimming pool, the heritage listed Mud Hut, the Royal Hotel, the cemetery and the outback nine hole golf course. The town itself has many facilities such as restaurants and a tavern, a general store, post office, fuel and auto services, a police station and medical clinic. There is a dump point located 0.5 km along the Boulia Road.Tourist/Visitor Centre       13 Herbert St, Bedourie QLDPh: 1300 794 257tourism@diamantina.qld.gov.auwww.thediamantina.com.auCasual Parking       Herbert Street, Eyre Street, Nappa Street, Timor StreetShort Term Parking           Bedourie Tourist Park (no time limit), Corner Herbert and Nappa Street. Ph: 1300 794 257(unpowered - $20pvpn; powered - $30pvpn)Dump Point  Eyre Developmental Rd (road north to Boulia)Potable Water          Bedourie Tourist Park, Corner Herbert and Nappa Streets; Anzac Park, Herbert StreetDoctors Surgery     Bedourie Clinic, Kepler St, Ph: 07 4746 1226, provides two rural nurses, Ambulance also in clinic groundsSupermarket            Simpson Desert Oasis, Herbert St, Ph: 07 4746 1291
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Tumut Valley Violet Farm - NSW RVFD

TASMANIA
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Stanley - TAS RVFT

Stanley is located 127 kilometres west of Devonport and 224 kilometres west of Launceston.  The historical village of Stanley is the tourism centre of the Far Northwest Coast. Step back in time discovering Highfield Historical Site, the Discovery Museum and Joe Lyon Cottage. Wander the historical streets of Stanley and experience the ‘Heritage Walk’ and explore the charming shops and busy cafes and restaurants. Sample some of the freshest produce the area has to offer including beef, crayfish, oysters, abalone and scallops. Adventure to the top of an ancient Volcanic plug ‘The Nut’ on the Nut chairlift or walk. Experience 360-degree views of the historical and picturesque village of Stanley. Stroll to the penguin viewing platform just on dark and view the little blue penguins arriving back to their rookery and chicks. In Stanley you will find accommodation for every occasion and budget from RV, caravan park, country style pub and luxury accommodation.  Stanley Recreation Grounds, located on Marine Esplanade, (overlooking Sawyer Bay), offers visitors parking for up to 7 nights, for $15 per vehicle per night or $70 per vehicle for 7 nights. A dump point and potable water can be found adjacent to Tatlows Beach public toilets. Tourist/Visitor Centre       10 Church St, Stanley 7331Ph: 03 6413 5333info@stanleyandtarkine.com.auwww.stanleyandtarkine.com.auCasual Parking       Church St & Wharf RdShort & Long Term Parking        Stanley Recreation Grounds, Marine Esplanade, fronts Tatlows Beach (overlooking Sawyer Bay), $15 pn, $70 for 7 nightsDump Point  Marine Esplanade, near the Rec Grounds.Lat: -40.764335Long: 145.288624Potable Water          Adj to Tatlows Beach public tltsHospital        74 Brittons Rd, Smithton, Ph: 03 6452 4650, (22km)Doctors Surgery     14 King St, Smithton, Ph: 03 6452 2555, (22km)Pharmacy     8 Church St, Stanley, Ph: 03 6458 1262SupermarketIGA, Cnr Marine Esp & Wharf Rd, Ph: 03 6458 1263