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Featured RV Friendly Events

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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TASMANIA

Festival Of Voices

Friday 28 June 2026 - Sunday 7 July 2026 (Annual)

Festival of Voices celebrates the transformative power of singing that brings people together. Inspired by the age-old tradition of gathering around a fire, this Tasmanian winter event series has become Australia's leading singing celebration. Since the first Festival in 2005, our series of events has become a symbol of warmth and community, drawing 30,000 people during the Festival period. The Big Sing Bonfire, where it all began, remains a vital part of the Festival, symbolising the joy and vitality of singing together. The program includes various music styles, including choral, contemporary, and cabaret, attracting music lovers worldwide. Experience Festival of Voices with opportunities to attend concerts, participate in learning and development sessions, and engage in informal singalongs. It's an immersive blend of entertainment and development, ensuring a well-rounded celebration where all can enjoy a shared passion for singing.

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QUEENSLAND

North Queensland Elite Rodeo

Event date: 14 August - 16 August 2026

North Queensland Elite Rodeo is an action-packed weekend event featuring thrilling rodeo performances across Friday night and Saturday, day and night.

The full program showcases the very best in professional rodeo competition, putting the very best rodeo athletes against the best rodeo stock in the country.

Combining world-class competition, live entertainment, and a stunning bush setting, North Queensland Elite Rodeo celebrates community, culture, and country spirit - where the best come to ride and the crowd comes alive.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Dorrigo - NSW RVFT

Dorrigo is a picturesque country town situated at the gateway of the world heritage listed Dorrigo National Park, 580 kilometres north of Sydney. Surrounded by lush green forests and spectacular country side, Dorrigo is the perfect base to explore the beautiful northern tablelands with its spectacular waterfalls and walking trails.The village originally developed as a timber town after its settlement in the early 1900s, however dairying soon became the focus and now Dorrigo thrives on its agricultural and tourism industries. Visitors will find a welcoming, vibrant community with an artistic flair and an eclectic mix of shopping and activities. The Bielsdown River flowing through town offers excellent fishing with its abundance of trout.Dorrigo Showground on Waterfall Way has RV parking for self contained vehicles for up to 96 hours. Sites are $20 per vehicle per night (unpowered), and pets on leads are permitted. Potable water is available at Waterfall Way adjacent to the showground, opposite the high school, and a free dump point is found 300 metres west on the corner of Waterfall Way and Oak Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Dorrigo VIC36 Hickory St, Dorrigo NSWP: 02 6657 2486E: dorrigotourism@bigpond.comwww.destinationdorrigo.comCasual Parking Hickory St, adj to tennis courts & opp Bowling ClubShort & Long Term Parking Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, (96hrs), s/c only $20pvpn, no facilities or power. $30pvpn power and all facilities, pets on lead, mobile coverage. Must book in advance at Ray White Rural, 2 Cudgery St, 02 6657 1777. Covid-19 sign-in also needed at Ray White Rural.Dump Point Cnr Waterfall Way & Oak St, 300m W of showgroundPotable Water Waterfall Way adj to showground, opp high schoolHospital Dorrigo Multipurpose Centre, 14A Beech St, ph 02 6692 7700Doctors Surgery Dorrigo Medical Centre, 8 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2255; Dorrigo Health & Wellbeing Centre, 69 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 1273Dentist 24 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2386Pharmacy 67 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2005Supermarket IGA, 13 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2002 or SPAR, 35 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2572

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Greenbushes Pool - WA RVFD

Free camping. 72 hour stay limit applies. Stays include access to bins, BBQ, toilets, water and covered seating. No pets permitted. Open 24 hours.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Bingara - NSW RVFT

Bingara is situated on the Gwydir River, approximately 150 kilometres north of Tamworth. The area was discovered in 1827, immediately attracting graziers, and in 1852 the gold prospectors followed. In the 1880s, copper and diamonds were discovered, and Bingara was the largest producer of diamonds at that time. The Gwydir River Camping Areas (off White & Faithful Sts) offer both short and long-term parking. There is no cost to stay at these sites; however, vehicles must be self-contained, and a maximum stay of 7 days applies. Pets on leads are welcome at the camping areas and potable water and dump point can be found at Cunningham Park. Please note: a small fee applies for water.The Gwydir River offers plenty of activities, including fishing, canoeing and river rafting. One of the best ways to experience the area is on horseback with Gwydir River Trail Rides, taking in the pleasure of superb bush trails along the river and high into the ranges. Bingara is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreRoxy Theatre Building, 74 Maitland StPh: 02 6724 0066bingaratourism@gwydir.nsw.gov.auwww.bingara.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)Cunningham St (btwn Maitland & Riddell Sts)Cunningham St (btwn Maitland & Junction Sts)Short & Long Term ParkingGwydir River Camping Area, off White St and off Faithfull St, 7 day maximum stay, self-contained vehicles only, nil charge, pets on leadDump PointCunningham Park, Copeton Dam RdLat: -29.864064, Long: 150.576226Near Cemetery on Riddell StLat: -29.879591, Long: 150.57219Potable WaterCunningham Park, Copeton Dam Rd. Small fee appliesHospitalCopeton Dam Rd, Ph: 02 6728 0100Doctors Surgery94 Maitland St, Ph: 02 6724 1900Pharmacy42 Maitland St, Ph: 02 6724 1400SupermarketIGA,41-45 Maitland St, Ph: 02 6724 1303

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