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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Walgett Show

Event date: 9 May - 10 May 2026

The Walgett Shire's largest community event promises a wide variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. There will be pavilions featuring child, adult, and open classes to enter, along with the excitement of Sideshow Alley. Specialty stalls will offer unique items, while pet and dog shows, sporting events, and horse competitions will provide plenty of action for animal lovers.

Visitors can also enjoy displays, quick shear demonstrations, and the bar, all set against a backdrop of ongoing entertainment. The day will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display, with even more attractions to be announced soon!

For more information, visit the Walgett Show Society Inc.'s Facebook page HERE.

QUEENSLAND
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Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Event date: 28 May 2027

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival celebrates the essence of the Burdekin region, renowned as the Sugarcane Capital of Australia, by showcasing its people, produce and culture.

Consisting of two headline events, the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival starts with the Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire on Friday night, followed by the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships on Saturday at the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire celebrates the diversity of the Burdekin region bringing together a diverse range of cultures through a variety of culinary delights, interactive activities and captivating entertainment. Don't miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2027 sugarcane crushing season. Hear the crackling of the crop burning, smell the sweet essence of the burning sugar and feel the heat of the fire as it tears through the paddock.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is the ultimate test of skill and endurance, with competitors swinging their cane knives in hopes to be crowned the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Champion! Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burnt sugarcane, immersing themselves in the dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era. This family-friendly event promises great food, live music, captivating entertainment and so much more!


WA
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Rubber Riot 2026

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – 2026 Burnout Competition Season 17-18 April 2026

Get ready to feel the ground shake and the smoke roll as Streetskids Motorsports Inc. brings you our very first Burnout Competition at the Trayning Showgrounds! This isn’t just an event – it’s the start of something HUGE for our community. Expect roaring engines, tyre-shredding action.

The Streetskids Motorsports Inc. Burnout Competition is rolling in, and this year it’s bigger, louder, and full of heart.

What’s On?
 FREE entry for spectators Market stalls & family activities FREE camping (showers & toilets onsite) Live music with Johnnie Motion Licensed bar open till late Food & coffee vans all weekend


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Cadell Recreation & Camping Ground - SA RVFD

Cadell is located in the Riverland region of South Australia, on the large southward bend on the Murray River. The town is named after Captain Francis Cadell, a pioneer of steam-powered navigation on the Murray River. Today, Cadell is a quiet rural town situated in the middle of a citrus and wine grape growing area. Those wishing to visit Cadell and the surrounding country townships can find short term parking at Cadell Camping Ground. CMCA members are able to obtain an unpowered site for $12 per vehicle per night, and non-members for $16 per vehicle per night. CMCA members must produce a valid membership card on arrival and permits must be obtained from the on-site caretaker. Here, travellers are able to stay for a maximum of 14 days, and guests will have access to a dump point, bins and water, and pets on a lead are welcome. Offering camping sites overlooking the Cadell wetlands and orchards, Cadell Recreation Ground is a short walk to the main street shop and licensed club. For people seeking a stay close nature, the adjacent Wetland Trail threads to bird hides by the wetland lagoon then on to the Murray River. With modern amenities which cater for all abilities, a pet friendly policy and a unique environment, Cadell Recreation Ground is truly a one of those camping spots which really has it all.Cost: $12pvpn unpower CMCA members (must show member card) $16pvpn non-CMCA members. Extra charge for power and use of shower/toilet.Parking: Dump point, bins, water, pets on leads, power sites / 20 unpower, (14 days max), parking permit required from caretaker.Opening Hours: 7 days
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Port Pirie - SA RVFT

Port Pirie is a large town located 223km north of Adelaide and is the service centre of the Southern Flinders Ranges, offering a diverse collection of services, facilities and experiences for the RV traveller. The town was settled in 1845 and is now the site of the world’s largest lead smelter. Visitors to Port Pirie can find casual parking along Memorial Drive - please keep in mind spots are very limited and short-term parking is located at Service Lane, Warnertown Rd, Port Pirie. There is no fee to stay, however, vehicles must be self-contained and stays are limited to 24 hours.  A dump point and potable water are available in town at Globe Oval. The picturesque waterfront of the Spencer Gulf with the stunning backdrop of the Flinders Ranges makes Port Pirie a great place to visit, whether you are staying for just a few hours or a few days. There are also a range of cultural attractions, including museums, an art gallery, miniature and model railway and much more.Tourist/Visitor Centre       3 Mary Elie St, Port PiriePh: 08 8633 8700tourism@pirie.sa.gov.auwww.pirie.sa.gov.au Casual Parking       Memorial Drv, Port Pirie, (three spaces avail)Short Term Parking           Service Lane, Warnertown Rd, Port Pirie (2km), five spaces avail, self contained, nil cost, (24hr)CMCA RV Park Port Pirie. 66-68 Esmond Road. Max stay 14 nights. Self-contained vehicles only. $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members) or $15.00 per site per night (non-members). Includes access to dump point, water and happy hour shelter.    Long Term Parking   CMCA RV Park Port Pirie. 66-68 Esmond Road. Max stay 14 nights. Self-contained vehicles only. $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members) or $15.00 per site per night (non-members). Includes access to dump point, water and happy hour shelter.          Lawrie Park, Flinders View Drv, Nelshaby (12km), nil cost, (48hr)Dump Point  Outside Globe Oval, Warnertown Rd, Port PiriePotable Water          Globe Oval, Warnertown Rd, Port PirieHospital        The Terrace St & Alexander St, Port Pirie, Ph: 08 8638 4500
VICTORIA
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Murrabit - VIC RVFT

Murrabit is small rural community located on the Murray River, approximately 305 kilometres north of Melbourne. Citrus growing, along with dairy, beef and sheep farming, are the main industries within the region.RV travellers are well catered for at the Murrabit Recreational Reserve Camp Ground, on Browning Avenue. Sites are available for $20 per vehicle per night, and lengths of stays are negotiable. Excellent facilities are available including showers, toilets, bins, and barbecues. A dump point and potable water are also conveniently located within the grounds.The proud community hosts the ‘Murrabit Country Market’ on the first Saturday of each month, reputed to be the largest and longest running market in regional Victoria. Other local attractions include the railway heritage signed walking track, and nearby Campbell’s Island, a worthwhile day trip.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Murrabit General Store9 Gonn Ave, Murrabit VICP: 03 5457 2204www.murrabit.com.auCasual Parking       Gonn Ave, in front of the Lions Park & Heritage CentreShort & Long Term Parking           Murrabit Recreation Reserve Camp Ground, Browning Ave, (unlimited stay), pets on lead, shwrs, bins, tlts, c/seating, pwr, BBQ, water, $20pvpnDump Point  Murrabit Recreation Reserve Camp Ground, Browning AvePotable Water          Murrabit Recreation Reserve Camp Ground, Browning AveHospital        13 Burgoyne St, Kerang, (approx 26km), ph 03 5450 9200Doctors Surgery     34 Fitzroy St, Kerang, (approx 27km), ph 03 5452 1366Dentist           42 Wellington St, Kerang, (approx 27km), ph 03 5452 1867Pharmacy     30 Victoria St, Kerang, (approx 27km), ph 03 5452 1010Supermarket            General Store, 9 Gonn Ave, Murrabit, ph 03 5457 2204