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Featured RV Friendly Events

NSW
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AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash

Date: 10/4/26 - 12/4/26

The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.

Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.

TAS
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Steamfest @ Sheffield

This celebration of the steam age, vintage machinery, railways, the rural way of life in north-west Tasmania and the old way of doing things was first held in Sheffield, the town of murals and gateway to Cradle Mountain, in 1994. This is the 31st annual SteamFest, and our volunteers are working very hard to make it the best ever, including some big changes to the event layout and the welcome return of wood-chopping on the Monday. Long-time crowd favourites including the steam railway, the tractor pull and the Tasmanian Lighthorse will be operating right through the three day event.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Event date: 15 May - 17 May 2026

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival 2026, will be held in May 2026, and will celebrates its 34th year as one of regional Australia's premier arts events. Set in the historic town of Penola and the renowned Coonawarra wine region, the festival offers a vibrant mix of visual arts, music, literature, and culinary experiences.

Attendees can enjoy a range of activities, from the lively "Shenanigans" music event on Saturday night to the family-friendly "Down the Lane" market on Sunday, which includes artisan stalls, food vendors, and live performances . Workshops, literary discussions, and children's programs further enrich the festival experience.


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
QUEENSLAND
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Miles - QLD RVFT

Miles is a small town located in the Western Downs region of Queensland, 340 kilometres west of Brisbane and is an ideal stopping place for travellers heading west to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame or north to the Great Barrier Reef. Founded in 1884, the township was formally known as Dogwood Crossing. In 1878 the railway from Brisbane ran into trouble crossing Dogwood Creek and the delay meant that railway workers settled in the area. The township began to develop, dairy farms were established, shops and pubs were built. These new services meant that the town became valued as a supply route to the west. Later it was renamed in honour of local Member for Parliament and Minister for Railways, William Miles.Visitors to Miles can find short and long term parking at Gil Weir Campground, where travellers have the option to stay up to 72 hours.  Miles has a rich historical past which has been preserved for public education and enjoyment. At the eastern end of the town you will find The Miles Historical Village, an accurate recreation of a Queensland country town's main street at the turn of the century. There are more than 20 historic buildings, including a hospital, cafe, bank, post office and bakery. Miles is the centre of a native wildflower region extending north to the Great Divide. Travellers to Miles in September will witness the beauty of the wildflower season, and are urged to stay around for the Beef, Bells and Bottle Tree Festival.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Miles VIC, 141 Murilla St, MilesPh: 07 4627 1492mileshistoricalsoc@bigpond.comwww.mhv.org.au or www.wdrc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Corbett Drv (in front of Railway Stn)Short & Long Term Parking        Moraby Park, Dogwood Creek Warrego Highway Miles Toilets (M/F & Disabled), open area not designated sites or power available Miles Showgrounds Hawkins Street Miles P: 0419 028 905 - David Smith (Caretaker) Toilets, powered, unpowered sites, laundry Dogs allowed on lead Powered $24.50 per night Unpowered $17.80 per nightDump Point  Industrial LanePotable Water          Miles Visitor Information Centre 141 Murilla Street Miles 4415 no key (free) Hospital        Colamba St, Ph: 07 4628 5600Doctors Surgery     Pine St, Ph: 07 4627 1388, open 9am - 6pmPharmacy     63 Murilla St, Ph: 07 4627 1552Supermarket            Foodworks, Murilla St, Ph: 07 4627 1178; IGA, Murilla St, Ph: 07 4627 1521
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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