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Featured RV Friendly Events

Melrose Show

Mark your calendar for Saturday 3 October 2026 and head up to the beautiful Melrose Showgrounds for a classic day of rural fun, community spirit and family entertainment! From lively side shows, horse events and livestock displays to craft exhibits, delicious food stalls and kids’ activities, the Melrose Show delivers a full day of country show magic. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Mount Remarkable, it’s the perfect way to celebrate spring, enjoy local culture, and make memories with family and friends. Don’t miss the picnic show of the north!

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QLD

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Dates: 12/09/2026 - 06/10/2026

Times: 9am - 6:30pm

Experience Australia’s most spectacular celebration of spring at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! For over 70 years, this iconic festival has transformed the Garden City into a breathtaking sea of colour, creativity and community spirit. Wander through award-winning floral displays, explore vibrant food and wine events, enjoy live music and entertainment, and soak up the electric atmosphere that fills the city for nearly a month. From stunning park gardens and grand floral parades to gourmet experiences and family-friendly activities, there’s something to delight every age and interest.

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VIC

Cobden Fair

Date: 28/8/26 – 30/8/26

The Cobden Fair is a traditional agricultural fair in Cobden, Ontario, offering family fun with livestock shows, horse events, demolition derbies, local vendors, midways with games like mini-golf, and entertainment, celebrating rural heritage with competitions in crafts, canning, and more.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

The Big Strawberry - VIC RVFD

THIS IS ALSO AN RV FRIENDLY DESTINATIONCost: Powered $15pvpnParking: Pets on lead, water, 24hrs

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve - SA RVFD

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Blyth Town Oval Grounds - SA RVFD

Blyth is a small town 132 kilometres north of Adelaide and 13 kilometres from the famous Clare Valley wine-growing region. Although the population is only 306, the town thrives on its strong community spirit. The climate and soil in Blyth provide ideal conditions for the farming of wheat, barley, legumes, sheep, cattle and pigs. Sport also plays a big part in the lives of locals, with several sporting clubs in town. Blyth Town Oval can accommodate motorhomes of all sizes and allows parking for up to 96 hours at no charge. Barbecues and covered seating are available a short walk away at the Padnaindi Reserve, and bins are located at the oval.Blyth provides conveniences for the RV traveller including a post office and public hotel. Visitors can visit the Blyth Cinema on Friday and Saturday nights, with movies showing at 8pm.Cost: Nil costParking: 96hrs, c/seating, bins, water, BBQ (please note that the BBQ & most of the c/seating is at Padnaindi Reserve)Opening Hours: 7 days

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