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Featured RV Friendly Events

QLD
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Collinsville Rodeo

Date: 23/5/26

The Collinsville Rodeo is a popular annual country event,featuring traditional rodeo events like barrel racing, bronc riding, and bull riding, alongside markets and food stalls, offering a fun community experience for families and rodeo enthusiasts

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! 

TAS
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Tasmanian Craft Fair

Dates: 30/10/2026-01/11/2026

The Tasmanian Craft Fair is Australia's largest working demonstration of arts and crafts, held annually in Deloraine, Tasmania, typically over the November long weekend, featuring hundreds of artisans, live craft demonstrations, art displays, gourmet food, and entertainment for all ages, showcasing traditional and contemporary crafts


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA
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Devonport - TAS RVFT

Devonport is a city located in Northern Tasmania, at the mouth of the Mersey River, and is where you will disembark from the Spirit of Tasmania. For a touch of history, the Maritime Museum & Historical Society features a display of detailed models from the days of sail and the age of steam to the present seagoing passenger ferries. The Don River Railway Museum has the largest collection of steam locomotives and passenger carriages in Tasmania; the trains run daily along the Don River. Built in 1916, Home Hill is a National Trust property containing many interesting and historic mementos of Tasmania’s only Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons. The Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre portrays the life of tribal Tasmanian Aborigines in dioramas.Those visiting Devonport can find short term parking at Horsehead Creek, Devonport Rd. Sites are available for $10 per vehicle per night with permits obtainable from the Visitor Information Centre. Please note stays are limited to 3 nights.  A dump point can be located just across the road from Horsehead Creek and potable water can be found Atkenhead Point Car Park on Victoria Parade.Devonport is your starting point to explore the friendly state of Tasmania, with plenty of things to do and ample flora and fauna on offer. Close to Devonport is the Tasmanian Arboretum in Eugenana. Although this has some native animals such as platypus, the feature is the 47ha collection of native trees. Also, near Devonport is Braddon's Lookout, offering a view of the coast. Those wanting to take in even more of the scenery can book on one of the sight-seeing flights at Devonport airport. Other great places to visit include the Devonport Regional Gallery and the Pandemonium Discovery & Adventure Centre. The Australian Weaving Mills Factory Outlet is just the place to pick up discounted towels and manchester. Devonport’s Farmer’s Market is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at the Showgrounds. Local produce ranging from fruit and vegetables to jams and relishes are on sale.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Devonport VIC, Paranaple Arts Centre, 145 Rooke St DevonportPh: 03 6420 2900www.visitdevonport.com.au.Casual Parking       Paid parking at Fenton Way, between Best St & Oldaker St Victoria Parade boat ramp parking area. Access is via the northern entrance and is signposted accordingly.Short Term Parking           Horsehead Creek, Devonport Rd, (max 3 nights), permit from VIC by calling 03 6420 2900 with card payment, $10 pn.Dump Point  Devonport Rd - opposite Horse Head CreekLat: -41.199853 Long: 146.355346Potable Water          Atkenhead Point Car Park, Victoria Pde, DevonportLat: -41.166562Long: 146.36491837-49 Mersey Main Rd, SpreytonNear gymnastics clubHospital        Bass Hwy, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 5111 (7km E)Doctors Surgery     8 Wenvoe st, Ph: 03 6422 6200Dentist           51 Best Street, Ph: 03 6423 1516; 3 Barker Street, Ph: 03 6424 5486Pharmacy     56-58 Rooke St,Ph: 03 6424 1591; 155 William St, Ph: 03 6424 4233Supermarket            Coles, Best St, Ph: 03 6424 6510; Woolworths, Best St, Ph: 03 6424 8733
QUEENSLAND
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St George - QLD RVFT

St George, located in southern Queensland on the banks of the Balonne River, is a charming rural town known for its rich agricultural heritage and laid-back country lifestyle. Often referred to as the "Inland Fishing Capital of Queensland," it draws visitors for its excellent fishing, particularly for Murray cod and yellowbelly. Surrounded by cotton fields, vineyards, and cattle properties, St George blends natural beauty with warm hospitality, making it a welcoming stop for travellers exploring the Balonne Shire and the wider outback region.RV travellers passing through town are welcome to stay at the Kapunda Riverfront Tourist Park, who offers low-cost self-contained sites for just $20 per vehicle per night. This offer gives travellers access to an unpowered site for up to 96 hours. Big rigs can be accommodated here, and pets on leads are welcome. St George offers a variety of attractions and experiences for visitors to enjoy. You can take a leisurely stroll along the shady Balonne River Walkway or drop a line in the river to try your luck fishing. Wine enthusiasts can visit Riversands Wines, a local vineyard offering tastings and relaxed garden café dining. For history buffs, the Unique Egg displays intricately carved emu eggs by local artisan Steve Margaritis. There’s also the St George Heritage Centre and the Anchorage Homestead for a glimpse into the town’s pioneering past. Whether you're into nature, culture, or a bit of country charm, St George has something for everyone.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre       St George Region Explore Centre114 St Georges Terrace07 4620 8877vic@balonne.qld.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)      Bitumen side street for easy parking, available on Scott St next to Foodworks access is via Victoria St or Alfred StShort/Long Term Parking          Kapunda Riverfront Tourist Park12747 Carnarvon Highway, St George SCV only$20 pvpn unpowered96hrs, Pets on lead, mobile service, rubbish bin, suitable for vehicles over 11m>Dump Point McGahan St -28.02778, 148.59079Potable Water        St Georges terrace, St George Hospital       Victoria St, St George QLD Ph: 07 4620 2222Doctors Surgery    116 Alfred St, Or Goondir Health Ph: 07 4625 5040 Dentist         127 Victoria St. St George Ph: 07 4625 5040 Pharmacy    90 Victoria St, St George QLD Ph: 07 4625 3469Supermarket          88 Victoria St, St George - Next to RV casual parking Ph: 07 4625 3404
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Nabawa Valley Tavern

Free parking (when a meal is purchased in the tavern) available to those travelling in self-contained vehicles only. 72 hour time limit applies and pets on a lead permitted.