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Featured RV Friendly Events

QLD

30th Brigalow Arts Festival

Date: 16/10-11/12/26

The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30^th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.

The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.

For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Crystal Brook Show

Event date: Saturday 8 August 2026

The Crystal Brook Show is a long-standing country event held annually in the Mid North region of South Australia, typically on the second Saturday in August. Organised by the North Western Agricultural Society, it blends agricultural tradition with modern entertainment to offer something for all ages. For families, there’s a sideshow alley, giant bubbles, petting zoo (“Rainbow Farm”), mechanical bull rides, talent shows and interactive activities aimed at kids. The show also features live entertainment, food vendors, and exhibitions showcasing homegrown produce and craftsmanship—all within a friendly, community-centred atmosphere.

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QLD

Planes Trains and Autos

Dates: 03/05/2026

Time: 9:30am - 4pm

Get ready for a massive day of horsepower, history and high-flying fun at Planes, Trains & Autos in Ipswich!

Held at the iconic The Workshops Rail Museum, this action-packed family event brings together an incredible display of classic cars, custom builds, motorcycles, aircraft showcases and Queensland’s rich railway heritage, all in one unforgettable location.

Explore stunning vehicles up close, meet passionate owners and industry experts, enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, kids’ activities and so much more. Whether you're a motoring enthusiast, aviation fan, rail buff or just looking for a fantastic family day out, there’s something for everyone.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Alford Recreation Park - SA RVFD

Alford is a small village on the Yorke Peninsula, located 170 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Settlement began in Alford around 1882, and the town was named after Henry Alford - pioneer of the South Australian Police.The Alford Recreation Park has been developed on the site of the old Alford Primary School, and welcomes stays of up to 72 hours for a small donation. There’s plenty of room for RVs of all sizes, with up to 30 sites available. The park offers excellent facilities including a free dump point and potable water, as well as covered seating, toilets, bins and barbeques.Just 11 kilometres from Alford is Tickera Bay, which is said to be the best crabbing beach in Australia. Also, nearby is Wallaroo, which has some beautiful swimming beaches that are extremely popular in the summer months. Cost: Donation requested in collection 'Kangaroo & Emu" boxParking: Entrance to park located opposite tennis courts on Haldines Road. c/seating, bins, toilets, water, BBQ, power, 72hrsOpening Hours: 7 days

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QUEENSLAND

Bajool Country Hotel - QLD RVFD

Bajool Country Hotel is a friendly pub in a small town within the Rockhampton Region of Queensland. Situated on the Bruce Highway, approximately 583 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, visitors can use this as a base while exploring nearby attractions such as Mount Archer National Park and the Capricorn Caves. Gladstone and Rockhampton are both within an hours’ drive also.The owners of Bajool Hotel welcome self-contained RV travellers to stop in for a few days and enjoy their country hospitality. Guests can stay free of charge , with showers, toilets, and bins available. Pets are permitted on leads.The hotel sells counter meals daily, and has a good range of beer and wine available for purchase. Live music, raffles and other regular activities entertain grey nomads and locals alike; visitors are sure to enjoy the relaxed and fun atmosphere of the Bajool Country Hotel.Cost: A security deposit will be required before entering and will be returned within business hours if applicableParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 72hrs, pets on lead, binsOpening Hours: Hotel – 3pm till late, Monday - Saturday. counter meals avail 6pm – 8.30pm. Lunch menu also available

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Boddington - WA RVFT

Boddington is a rustic town situated between rolling hills of forests and farms on the banks of the picturesque Hotham River. Located approximately an hour and a half from Perth via the Albany Highway, the easy drive to Boddington is an extremely scenic one.Those visiting Boddington can find short-term parking at the RSL Memorial Park, (access from Bannister Rd). There are no fees to stay here and parking is limited to 48 hours. Vehicles must be fully self-contained. Located within easy reach of the metropolitan area, the Boddington Shire boasts rural living at its best with essential services close at hand. A favourite picnic and fishing spot, close to town, is Lions Weir, and fishing is rumoured to be great in spring or autumn in the deep pools of the river. Boddington links conveniently with Dwellingup, Pinjarra and North Dandalup, combining old fashioned country charm with farming and mining prosperity. Around half of Boddington Shire is state forest – ideal for hiking, camping, picnics, bird watching and wildflowers in spring.Tourist/Visitor Centre Community Resource Centre, Boddington Old School, 20 Bannister Rd, Boddington WAPh: 08 9883 8246info@boddingtonoldschool.orgwww.boddington.crc.net.au Casual Parking Wuraming Avenue, parking bay adjacent to caravan parkShort Term Parking RSL Memorial Park, access from Bannister Rd, Boddington, 48hr, self-contained vehicles only.Dump Point Johnstone Street, Boddington. Adjacent to recycling bins. Potable Water Community Resource Centre, on wall of Boddington Old School, Wuraming Ave and/or Boddington ForeshoreHospital 53-61 Bannister Rd, ph: 08 9883 4444Doctors Surgery 65 Hotham Ave, ph: 08 9883 9999Pharmacy 27 Bannister Rd, ph: 08 9883 9962Supermarket IGA, 34-36 Bannister Rd ph: 08 9883 8290

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