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Featured RV Friendly Events

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.

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VICTORIA

Lake Bolac Eel Festival

Event date - 27 March to 28 March 2026.

Lake Bolac, in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, is sacred to the First Nations people of the area.

For tens of thousands of years, it has hosted a large gathering of clans for the eel season.

There, clans met for special and important business, especially the exchange of ceremony and lore, trading of goods, and marriage celebrations.

Today, the Lake Bolac Eel Festival, which recognises this historic gathering, attracts people from all walks of life out on to country to gather by the shores of the lake to share, learn, remember and celebrate.

The festival is held every two years in the autumn and reflects the season when the eels traditionally begin their migration to the open ocean to spawn.

From 2005 to 2014 the festival was held annually and since 2016 biennially. The festival is relaxed and friendly offering plenty to engage people all ages.

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100th Wudinna Show

Date: 19/09/2026

The Show has many different activities that happen throughout the year, along with our annual Show in September. This community event is a great day to catch up with locals and visitors to our town, and enjoy the great entertainment provided throughout the day. There are displays of local art, photography, cooking, history, and so much more. The town oval becomes an arena for our horses and dog trials on Show Day. There are many other attractions on Show Day; our Shearing Competition is a well attended and viewed event, the food and market stalls throughout the day. Live entertainment and the poultry sections are also well supported on this day.

We are also the town's RV Park operators. Our Park and it's facilities is an ongoing and growing attraction from our dedicated Committee for our Community and tourism in town. We have power and water sites available for $20, and unpowered sites for $10 a night, with toilet amenities and showers ($2 for 4 minutes).

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Arno Bay Hotel Motel - SA RVFD

Arno Bay is a small fishing and tourist town on the east coast of Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, and is located on the Lincoln Highway, approximately half way between Whyalla and Port Lincoln.Parking at Arno Bay Hotel Motel is available for $20 per vehicle for 3 days and this includes a $10 voucher to spend at the Pub, cafe or IGA. Vehicles must be self-contained and a permit is to be obtained from the hotel prior to parking. Arno Bay Hotel Motel is a great place to stay and relax with the beach and jetty just 200 metres away. Meals are available all week and the beer garden named ‘Shark Bar’ is a great option for dining, private parties, enjoying the jukebox or live entertainment. The beach is a stone’s throw away which makes this location both picturesque and the perfect destination for a few nights of quiet relaxation.Cost: $20 per 3 days - $20 for 3 days includes a $10 voucher to spend at the Pub Cafe or IGAParking: Permit obtainable from Hotel, 72hrs. Full self-contained vehicles only, dump point onsite

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Coonamble - NSW RVFT

Coonamble is located in the central west slopes of New South Wales, 418 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The shire has produced a successful agricultural industry including broadacre farming and cattle grazing. With the Warrumbungle National Park, Macquarie Marshes and Pilliga State Forest nearby, Coonamble is the perfect base to explore the surrounding natural beauty of the region.The town’s main street offers a glimpse into the art deco era, with some of the buildings retaining this style. Coonamble’s history can also be observed at the Museum Under the Bridge, originally built as the police station in 1886. The ‘trooper’ brick horse stables have been preserved in their original form and are one of only two remaining in New South Wales.Coonamble offers a range of places to park for up to 96 hours – the Coonamble Showground and the Back Combara Road campsite. Potable water can be obtained at the showground, while a dump point is accessible on Castlereagh Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Coonamble Visitor Information Centre84 Castlereagh St, Coonamble NSWP: 02 6827 1981www.visitcoonamble.com.au Casual Parking E & W of Namoi St, E of Castlereagh St opp VIC, N & S of Aberford St adj to McDonalds ParkShort & Long Term Parking ( Low-cost overnight parking) Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh Hwy, (96hrs), $10 PVPN, water & some facs; Back Combara Rd adj to sheep yard, (96hrs), nil charge.Dump Point 138 Castlereagh St, Coonamble Riverside Caravan ParkFree Potable Water Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh HwyHospital 150 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6827 1100Doctors Surgery Coonamble Aboriginal Medical Service, 17 Tooloon St, ph 02 6822 0000; Castlereagh Medical Centre, 99 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 5100Dentist 15/17-19 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1312Pharmacy 45 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1992Supermarket 2 supermarkets in Aberford St

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Cobargo Hotel & Motel - NSW RVFD

Cobargo is located on the far south coast of New South Wales, 386 kilometres south of Sydney, and is the hub of the beautiful Sapphire Coast area. The village is a vibrant, friendly town featuring many turn of the century buildings with pottery, art galleries, cafés and antique stores. The Cobargo Hotel Motel is ideally situated 100 metres from the town centre on the Princes Highway. Set on two and a half acres, there is ample room for recreational vehicles of all sizes. Facilities include covered seating, showers, toilets, water and a free dump point. Stays are permitted up to 96 hours at no charge. The hotel also has a bistro, beer garden, bottle shop and laundromat available. Cobargo is a convenient gateway to the surrounding national parks, fresh water estuary and deep sea fishing, whale watching, canoeing, golf courses and bushwalking. Be sure to stop in on the weekend for the Saturday morning markets and sample the local organic produce.Please note: the GPS co-ordinate is the location of the entrance behind the hotel to the parking area.Address: 39-41 Princes Hwy, CobargoCost: Nil chargeParking: Pets on lead, seating, bins, toilets, showers $5pp, 96hrs, dump point with key access, coin operated washing machine and dryer available.Opening Hours: Mon - Sat from 10am, Sun 10am - 10pm

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