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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.

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Dungog Rodeo

Event date - 4 April 2026

Come along to the Dungog Rodeo and watch the talented riders test their skills. The rodeo is made up of a wide range of horse and cow events: bareback riding, followed by calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and as a grand finale bull riding.

It is explosive action, danger, extraordinary skill, and refined talent – and the cowboys and cowgirls who ride are some of the most rugged individualists in athletics, pursuing glory in the dust and mud.

Hot dogs, pluto pups and Aussie steak sandwiches, there is something for the whole family, test your skills on the mechanical bull, Side Shows with rides, hats, clothing, coffee, and ice cream, and watch the fearless cow dogs show their skill at high jumping.

Laugh with the crowd at the action by the clowns and pickup riders in the ring entertaining between the events with a big screen for action replays and a live band. It is a true bush spectacle not to be missed!

Camping is free at the Showground, should you wish to stay on the Saturday night after the rodeo.

No bookings are required.


VICTORIA
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Melbourne Cup

First Tuesday of Nov 

Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-do event for Melburnians

 and visitors alike.

With four big race days and a range of ticketing options, there is so many different ways to experience the Carnival - attend one or all of the race days knowing you will have an amazing time at the most anticipated event on the calendar. 


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Narrogin - WA RVFT

Narrogin is a progressive and thriving rural community in the Wheatbelt South region of Western Australia, approximately 192 kilometres south-east of Perth.Narrogin also has the delightful Dryandra Woodland nearby, home to the state emblem, the numbat. The Woodland is also home to the Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary, which offers nocturnal tours and a chance to see some endangered marsupials in their natural habitat.Short term parking is available in town, along Fairway Street in the Old Goods Shed Yard. Free Recreational Vehicle parking is permitted to the south of and no closer than 20 metres of the Old Goods Shed. Stays are also permitted on the south side of Town, at the Narrogin Railway Dam Recreational Vehicle Free Stay area which is located on the Railway Dam Reserve - entry is adjacent to the Mokine Road and Gibson Street intersection. For longer stays, Narrogin Caravan Park offers visitors a site for up to 72 hours. Potable water and a dump point can be found at the Dryandra Country Visitor Centre, on the corner of Park and Fairway streets in Narrogin. Foxes Lair is an attractive picnic spot with abundant wildflowers in spring and an arboretum with a number of choice walking trails; Yilliminning Rock is another picnic area that offers panoramic views of wildflowers.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Narrogin & Dryandra Country Visitor Centre 1 Pioneer Dr, Narrogin WAPh: 08 9881 2064Email: visitorcentre@narrogin.wa.gov.auWeb: www.dryandratourism.org.auCasual Parking          Cnr Park St & Fairway StShort Term ParkingIn town, on Fairway Street in the Old Goods Shed Yard. Free Recreational Vehicle parking is permitted to the south of and no closer than 20 metres of the Old Goods Shed. On the south side of Town, the Narrogin Railway Dam Recreational Vehicle Free Stay area is located on the Railway Dam Reserve - entry is adjacent to the Mokine Road and Gibson Street intersection.https://www.narrogin.wa.gov.au/play/tourism/free-stay-area.aspxLong Term Parking  Narrogin Caravan Park, 81 Williams Rd & Narrakine Rd, Narrogin WA, (72hr), vehicles up to 11m. For further information see this link to the Shire’s website: https://www.narrogin.wa.gov.au/play/narrogin-caravan-park.aspxDump Point   RV site on Fairway Street in the Old Goods Shed Yard.Potable Water            Narrogin Caravan Park, Williams Rd & Narrakine Rd, Arts Narrogin, cnr Park St & Fairway St, Narrogin;Hospital          Williams Rd, Narrogin, Ph: 08 9881 0333Doctors Surgery       Earl St, Narrogin, Ph: 08 9881 1333; Williams Rd, Narrogin, Ph: 08 9881 1100Dentist            Smiles in Narrogin, Bintamilling Arcade, Ph: 08 9881 5573; Narrogin Dental Group, Federal St, Ph: 08 9881 1131Pharmacy       Maxwells Pharmacy, Federal St, Ph: 08 9881 1006; Amcal Chemist, Fortune St, Ph: 08 9881 1963Supermarket  Coles, Ensign St, Ph: 08 9881 1844; Narrogin Fresh, Kipling St, Ph: 08 9881 1654
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Varley Chicken Ranch - WA RVFD

Varley is a small town located between Hyden and Lake King in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is named after the nearby Lake Varley and Varley Rock, which were both named by explorer Frank Hahn in 1901. For those visiting the area, parking is available at Varley Chicken Ranch, which is approximately halfway between Wave Rock and Ravensthorpe, and 418 km south-east of Perth. Varley Chicken Ranch allows parking for up to 48 hours, with payment via a donation box on-site. Toilets, covered seating, barbecues and bins are provided, and pets on leads are welcome.There is plenty to see and do in Varley, which makes the ranch the ideal location to base yourself. A comprehensive museum, a recreation centre and a golf course are all located in town, whilst also located close by is the Rabbit Proof Fence and the abandoned gold mining town Hatters Hill. Cost: Donation box on siteParking: 48hrs, covered seaing, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on lead, dump pointOpening Hours: 7 days
TASMANIA
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Ulverstone - TAS RVFT

Located at the mouth of the Leven River is Ulverstone, a coastal town supported by tourism and agriculture. Ulverstone was settled in 1840 by James Fenton, however due to a lack of accessibility to the town, development was limited until 1890 when a railway station was constructed. Ulverstone was once a popular sawmill operating town, and through years of wood chips falling into the soil, now boasts ideal potato farming land.Located only 15 minutes west of Devonport on the Bass Highway, Ulverstone is Tasmania’s largest town. Just 20 minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal, Ulverstone is on the north-west coast, surrounded by picturesque coastal parks and swimming beaches. An ideal location for just a few days, or a few weeks, and in only 90 minutes by car, you can arrive in Launceston or Cradle Mountain.Ulverstone provides an abundance of scenic walks, patrolled beaches and recreational parks, as well as a variety of golfing and shopping destinations. Spectacular waterfalls and limestone caves can be found in the surrounding areas, as well as magnificent wildlife and bushwalking trails. The town boasts an average temperature of 21.5 degrees in January, and an enjoyable 13 degrees in June.Ulverstone has a strong history; a War Memorial clock is located at the entrance of the town and is a true feature. As you walk through Shropshire Park, you will also notice Royal Australian Navy history inscribed into the footpath. If you have time whilst in town, be sure to enjoy some of the many activities on offer and drop in for a visit to Ulverstone Local History Museum.Ulverstone became an RV Friendly Town™ in 2007 and has continued to show strong support for RV tourists, offering plenty of free parking. The town’s redevelopment has been impressive, with the introduction of a new basketball stadium, bridge, and wharf precinct.Tourist/Visitor Centre       13 Alexandra Rd, Ulverstone TASPh: 03 6425 2839info@coasttocanyon.com.auwww.coasttocanyon.com.auCasual Parking       All streets except Reibey St, (time restrictions may apply) unlimited parking is located within the Quadrant car park & can be accessed from Victoria StShort Term Parking           Closed to Camping, CMCA working with council to find an alternative: Nicholsons Point, off the end of Kings Pde, (48hr)Dump Point  Cnr Victoria St & Beach RdPotable Water          BP service stnHospital        Brickport Rd Burnie, Ph: 03 6430 6666, (25-30min)Doctors Surgery     Patrick St, Ph: 03 6425 1611; Victoria St, Ph: 03 6425 2900Dentist           15 The Quadrant, Ph: 03 6425 2893; 11 Alexandra Rd, Ph: 03 6425 1231; 52 Victoria St, Ph: 03 6425 1551Pharmacy     Centre-Care Pharmacy, 66 Reibey St, Ph: 03 6425 1095; Fullife Colin Wood Neighbourhood Chemist, 67 Reibey St, Ph: 03 6425 2286; Thompson's Amcal Pharmacy, 13 Reibey St, Ph: 03 6425 1051; Westside Pharmacy, 39 Queen St, Ph: 03 6425 6666Supermarket            Woolworths, Crescent St, Ph: 03 6425 2611; Coles, Reibey St, Ph: 03 6425 2700; IGA, Alexandra Rd, Ph: 03 6425 9022