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Featured RV Friendly Events

Ceduna Oysterfest

Grab your friends and family and head to the beautiful shores of Murat Bay on Saturday & Sunday, 3–4 October 2026 for the Ceduna Oysterfest — the must-visit free festival on South Australia’s Far West Coast! Gorge on the freshest oysters and seafood, soak up the live music and entertainment, join in fun activities for all ages, and enjoy food, drink and local culture in a stunning seaside setting. Whether you’re a foodie, music lover or adventure seeker, Oysterfest is the perfect way to welcome spring with sun, sea and seaside vibes. See you on the foreshore!

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QUEENSLAND

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!

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QLD

Quilpie Show and Rodeo

Date: 11-12/9/26

Looking for a fun-filled family weekend out? Look no further than the Quilpie and District Show.

Friday night will see all the thrills and spills of the rodeo action as the toughest cowboys battle to stay on the eight seconds and take home the prize.

Saturday morning the Show is in full swing with plenty to do for the whole family including stalls of all kinds, an all-day bar and canteen, a show pavilion, and great entertainment.

For an outback experience with true country hospitality, make the Quilpie and District Show your big weekend out!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Lowood - QLD RVFT

Lowood is located in the beautiful Somerset region of Queensland, just 66 kilometres west of the state’s capital. The town has a relaxed country lifestyle, despite its close proximity to the city, and retains much of its historical charm from the late 1800s. Lowood developed into a bustling railway town with the arrival of the first section of the Brisbane Valley Railway in 1884, and was the centre of commerce delivering cotton, horticultural produce and beef to the Brisbane markets from the late 1800’s to the 1980s. Water enthusiasts are attracted to Atkinson Dam for power boating and water skiing or, on land, the energetic may choose to horse ride, cycle or walk the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail east to Fernvale or north to Coominya. The Lowood Showground, on Station Street, provides a dump point and potable water as well as convenient facilities including showers, toilets, water and powered sites. Visitors can stay for up to seven nights, with unpowered sites starting from only $20 per vehicle per night and powered sites $25 per vehicle per night.Lowood is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Tourist/Visitor Centre Fernvale Visitor Futures Complex1483 Brisbane Valley HighwayFernvale, QLD 4306P: 07 5427 0200Casual Parking Railway Park, Railway St, LowoodShort- & Long-Term Parking Lowood Showground, Station St, Lowood. $20pvpn non per;$25pvpn per, (7nt limit), toilets, showers, bins, water, pets ok. Parking permit required.Dump Point Lowood Showground, Station StPotable Water Lowood Showground, Station St Visitor Information Centre and across the road at Kintore Reserve. Blende St. No charge or key required.Doctors Surgery Lowood Medical Centre, 8 Michel St, 07 5426 1560Dentist Lowood Dental Surgery, 12 Railway St, 07 5426 1861Pharmacy Lowood Pharmacy, 6 Michel St, 07 5426 2510Supermarket Super IGA Lowood, 55-61 Main St, 07 5426 1384

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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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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Georgetown Memorial Playground Camping Area - SA RVFD

Georgetown is 196km north of the state capital Adelaide, and 60km north of the famous wine-making region of Clare Valley. Georgetown’s wide main street provides easy maneuvering, and ample parking space makes it an ideal location to replenish your supplies and explore the surrounding areas.There is parking available for self-contained vehicles in the centre of Georgetown, next to the Memorial Playground on Fisher Street. Parking is limited to 24 hours and there is room for 8-10 vehicles. There is covered seating provided, as well as bins, toilets and barbecue facilities. Please note that pets are not allowed on the grounds.While in town there is plenty to see with several walking trails, cycle paths and self-guided tours on offer. The Heysen and Mawson walking trails meander their way down from the surrounding ranges and the renovated Hiskeys Hut is just 3km from town and offers basic amenities for those looking to stay close to nature.Cost: Donation acceptedParking: Situated in the centre of Georgetown next to the Memorial Playground on Fisher St, 24hrs, room for 8-10 vehicles, no pets, c/seating, bins, toilets & BBQ facilitiesOpening Hours: 7 days

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