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Featured RV Friendly Events

WA
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Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival

Set against the sweeping coastline of Western Australia’s Coral Coast, the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival transforms Geraldton into a vibrant hub of storytelling, creativity and culture each October. Visitors can experience inspiring author talks, engaging panel discussions and interactive workshops while exploring Geraldton’s cafés, foreshore precinct and historic streets. With spring sunshine, ocean views and a welcoming regional atmosphere, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a cultural getaway. Pair a weekend of books and ideas with coastal walks, fresh Mid West seafood and day trips to nearby natural attractions — making Big Sky not just a literary event, but a memorable regional escape under WA’s wide open skies.

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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Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day

Event date: 4 July 2026

The Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day is an interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.

Enjoy onsite displays while you learn about mining, safety, rocks and gems. Enjoy food and drinks, live music, markets, gem and rock displays. Perhaps take the opportunity for the kids to fossick in the Unearthed Fossicking Patch or register for a bus tour on the day to a working mine.


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Kendall - NSW RVFT

Kendall is a picturesque village on the New South Wales mid-north coast, 355km north of Sydney. The town was named after the Australian poet, Henry Kendall, who lived in the area from 1875-1881. The village has a relaxed pace, and is situated on the Camden Haven River, surrounded by lush farmlands and national parks.Kendall Showground allows parking for up to 96 hours for a small charge. Toilets, potable water, a dump point and BBQ facilities are all available at the Showground.Kendall has retained much of its historic character and charm from the early 1900s. Visitors can enjoy the Kendall Heritage Walk, taking in 16 heritage sites in a comfortable walk. The Kendall Poet’s Walk is also a popular activity, showcasing poems on power poles around the village. Along with its history, Kendall is also the perfect place to explore nature, with the Middle Brother National Park and Boorganna Nature Reserve close by.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreIKew Visitor Information Centre133 Nancy Bird Walton DriveP: 02 6559 4400www.visitcamdenhaven.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Graham St, KendallShort Term ParkingKendall Showground, 23 Batar Creek Rd, Kendall, (96hr), unpwr/pwr $25 for 2 adults per night, toilets, water, pwr (fees apply), live in caretaker, c/seating, BBQs.4 nights only Long Term ParkingKendall Showground, 23 Batar Creek Rd, Kendall, (96hr), unpwr/pwr $20pppn, tlts, water, pwr (fees apply), live in caretaker, c/seating, BBQs.4 nights only Dump PointKendall Showground, 23 Batar Creek Rd, Kendall(Lat Long: -31.6366, 152.7017)Potable WaterKendall Showground, 23 Batar Creek Rd, Kendall, fees applyHospitalNearest hospital is at Port Macquarie approx 20km from KendallDoctors SurgeryNearest GP is in Laurieton 10.7km from KendallDentistNearest Dentist is in Laurieton 10.7km from KendallPharmacyNearest Chemist is in Lakewood, 6.6km from KendallSupermarketKendall General Store, 9-13 Comboyne St, Kendall
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Terowie Rail Station Yard - SA RVFD

Terowie is a small village located approximately 221 kilometres north of Adelaide. Officially declared a historical town, visitors can find authentic and well preserved 1880s buildings scattered throughout Terowie, making this town the perfect place to visit for photographers, historians and rail buffs. The Terowie Railway Station was once the junction of the broad gauge line south to Adelaide, the narrow gauge lines east to Peterborough and Broken Hill, north to Quorn and Alice Springs, and west to Port Augusta and Western Australia. Today, the railway offers free parking for up to 96 hours for those travelling in RVs. Visitors will have access to bins, barbecues, fuel, covered seating and toilets, and pets on a lead are welcome. TV reception and mobile coverage is also available in the area.The Terowie Rail Station is the ideal destination for a peaceful stopover, experiencing a time forgotten.Parking: 96hrs
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Melrose Showground - SA RVFD

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days