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Featured RV Friendly Events

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Dowerin Field Days

Event date: 26 - 27 August 2026

The Dowerin Machinery Field Days is one of Western Australia’s largest and longest-running agricultural events, held each August in the Wheatbelt town of Dowerin. It brings together farmers, industry leaders, and the public to explore the latest in farm machinery, technology, and agribusiness. Alongside the big equipment displays, the event features livestock exhibits, demonstrations, lifestyle and leisure stalls, educational displays, and services for rural communities. Attracting thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors, the Field Days are both a major showcase for innovation in agriculture and a community-driven event that supports local projects.

QUEENSLAND
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Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more! 

VIC
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bet365 Mildura Cup

Date: 17/07/2026

Come an enjoy the excitement of the 102nd running of the Mildura Cup !
Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected, with 8 live local races, with all the Racing action on the Big Screens.
Fashions on the Field will again be a highlight of the meeting, with over $4,000 in prizes.
Courtesy Buses will again be available, please see further details below.
Come and support the local community and enjoy the up-close racing action that you'll only get in the country. Whether you are looking for country casual or a catered experience, there are packages to suit everybody!
The Dunne Pavilion will be open to the public!


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND
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Barcaldine - QLD RVFT

Barcaldine was one of the first towns in Central Western Queensland to be registered as RV Friendly. When visitors arrive in Barcaldine they are always impressed with how many locals stop and say G'Day. Barcaldine residents are very tourism friendly and have a genuine interest in getting to know more about the people who visit their town. The Visitor Information Centre, in Oak Street and the friendly staff will help with brochures and information to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Many organisations such as the Cultural Centre and Rotary encourage visitors to call in and meet them at their functions and meetings. There is also the Grey Nomad project that aims to get visitors and locals together to work on community projects. Many visitors have expressed a wish to get to know the locals and to give something back to the communities that have welcomed them. A place to visit is the Australian Workers Heritage Centre where a tribute to the history of all Australian working men and women is on display. Set in five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, it is the perfect spot for a picnic or barbecue. For a meal there are plenty of restaurants and hotels in Barcaldine along with cafes and takeaways. Visit Gay at 'Roses n Things Cafe' for a meal or snack amongst an abundance of roses and pick up that special little gift from the shop.Barcaldine offers visitors to the area, 24 hour parking at Barcaldine Rest Area. For those needing access to potable water and a dump point, Barcaldine Showground offers these facilities.Barcaldine has been referred to as the friendliest town in the west, so be sure to stop in and take advantage of all the town has to offer.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Barcaldine Visitor Information Centre149 Oak St, BarcaldinePh: 07 4651 1724tourism@barc.qld.gov.auwww.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Oak StShort Term Parking           Barcaldine Rest Area, toilets, (24hr).  Area with trees behind is now fenced off but overnight parking still allowed in front rest area.Dump Point  Barcaldine ShowgroundPotable Water          Barcaldine ShowgroundHospital        Ash St, Ph: 07 4650 4000Doctors Surgery     Ash St, Ph: 07 4651 1598Pharmacy     Oak St, Ph: 07 4651 1121Supermarket            IGA, Oak St, Ph: 07 4651 2207; O’Donnell’s Friendly Grocery, Ph: 07 4651 2233
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Alford Recreation Park - SA RVFD

Alford is a small village on the Yorke Peninsula, located 170 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Settlement began in Alford around 1882, and the town was named after Henry Alford - pioneer of the South Australian Police.The Alford Recreation Park has been developed on the site of the old Alford Primary School, and welcomes stays of up to 72 hours for a small donation. There’s plenty of room for RVs of all sizes, with up to 30 sites available. The park offers excellent facilities including a free dump point and potable water, as well as covered seating, toilets, bins and barbeques.Just 11 kilometres from Alford is Tickera Bay, which is said to be the best crabbing beach in Australia. Also, nearby is Wallaroo, which has some beautiful swimming beaches that are extremely popular in the summer months. Cost: Donation requested in collection 'Kangaroo & Emu" boxParking: Entrance to park located opposite tennis courts on Haldines Road. c/seating, bins, toilets, water, BBQ, power, 72hrsOpening Hours: 7 days
QUEENSLAND
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Millmerran Golf Club RV Camp - QLD RVFD

Millmerran is situated on the Gore Hwy approx. 200kms west of Brisbane between Goondiwindi and Toowoomba on the Darling Downs QLD. There is also sealed road access to Dalby, Inglewood and Warwick. The Club is situated approx. 1km from the town area.The Golf club is a challenging 9 hole course with (328) couch grass greens and irrigated fairways, relatively flat with a creek meandering throughout the course. Unattended electric buggy hire is available on site via the Vendi Golf App. Green Fees can also be paid by the Vendi Golf Tap and Go system or cash on the side of the Clubhouse.The club offers short term up to 72hrs self contained RV parking for a donation or play and stay for the cost of a round of golf. The RV parking area has about 6 to 8 undesignated sites along the fence on the left of the entry with access to a toilet and town water only behind the Clubhouse. The Dump Point is located in Warpole St.The Clubhouse is open most afternoons, unfortunately no meals are available. The hotel, tavern, bakery and cafes offer meals.