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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Leeton Sunrice Festival

Event date: Thursday 2 April - Monday 6 April 2026

The Leeton Sunrice Festival is held biennially at Easter during the rice harvest. The festival celebrates the importance of the rice industry to the community.

The five-day event provides plenty of live entertainment and family-focused activities. Events include the nostalgic street parade, Festival on Mountford, the nationally recognized Balloon Glow, skate championships, busking and street performers and much, much more!

Immerse yourself in Leeton's hospitality while enjoying its heritage, natural beauty, outstanding restaurants, cafes, boutique shopping, wine and an endless abundance of local produce!

TASMANIA
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Salamanca Market

Saturday (Weekly) 

8:30 am to 3:00 pm


Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woolen products and handmade jewelry, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city center. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

QUEENSLAND
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Kalbar Sunflower Festival Kalbar

Event Date - May 2026 (TBC)

Kalbar Sunflower festival is one of the most talked about and photographed events in southeast Queensland.

Started by Russell and Jenny Jenner in an effort to diversify in a drought, the festival has grown to become a favourite event for tens of thousands of Australians.

At the Kalbar Sunflower Festival we have a huge variety of tasty delights and a curated selection of our favourite food vans and local market stalls. From unique locally handmade products to fashion, food and everything in-between, there’s something on offer for everyone.



Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Lake Grace - WA RVFT

Lake Grace is situated 360 kilometres east of Perth and is within one of the bigger shires in Western Australia.  The town is the regional centre, with a choice of specialty shops and services; including a hospital, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, dental and physiotherapy services.Lake Grace Caravan Park, situated on Mather Street, offers short-term parking to visitors. Sites are available starting at a self-contained rate of $5 per vehicle per night or a site with use of full amenities is available starting from $28 per vehicle per night. Potable water is available; however, fees will apply due to short supply of water in town, and rural water restrictions. A dump point is located at the Sport Precinct on Stubbs Street.Every year from August the region comes alive with an array of wildflowers and attractions; from natural salt lakes and granite outcrops to early settler museums. Regional events are held at this time of year with bush races, wine tasting, and art displays.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Lake Grace Visitor’s CentreStubbs St, Lake Grace, WA 6353Ph: 08 9865 2140Email: lgvisitorscentre@westnet.com.auwww.lakegrace.wa.gov.au/tourism/information.html Casual Parking          Stubbs St, near the old Lake Grace Railway StationShort Term Parking  Lake Grace Caravan Park, Mather St & Dewar St, self contained, $5 pn, full amenities $28 pn, Ph: 08 9865 1263Dump Point   Sport Precinct, Stubbs St, Lake GracePotable Water            Lake Grace Caravan Park, Mather St, fees apply due to rural town water restrictionsHospital          Memorial Drv, W end of Stubbs St, Ph: 08 9890 2222Doctors Surgery       Lake Grace Medical Centre, Memorial Drv, Ph: 08 9865 1208Dentist            Lake Grace Medical Centre, Memorial Drv, dentist avail on a monthly basisPharmacy       Lake Grace Pharmacy, 27 Stubbs St, Ph: 08 9865 2641Supermarket  IGA, Stubbs St, opening: Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm, Sat: 8.30am – 11.30am, Sun: 8am – 5pm, Ph: 08 9865 1108
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Willow Tree Recreation Ground - NSW RVFD

THIS SITE IS ALSO A CMCA RV FRIENDLY DESTINATION
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Port Hedland - WA RVFT

Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region and is located approximately 612km from Broome. Known as Marapikurrinya by the local Indigenous people, this town has a population of almost 16,000 people. The town is renowned for its massive resource industry, long trains, big ships and salt piles. Free short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours at Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street. Pets on leads are permitted, and potable water is located on-site. The dump point is located at Spoilbank Marina off Sutherland Street.Port Hedland is a great place to visit, especially in August when the town is alive for their North West Festival. Some other local attractions include visiting BHP Billiton and taking a tour of the area, seeing the Staircase to the Moon and the local history and town tour to really get to know the area.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePort Hedland Visitor Centre13 Wedge St, Port Hedland WA08 9173 1711www.visitporthedland.comwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-community/community/rv-overflow-camping.aspxCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Wedge & Richardson StShort Term ParkingPort Hedland Turf Club, McGregor St (April – Sept) and Port Hedland Golf Club, Shoata Rd South Hedland (Oct-April)Port Hedland Golf Club (see site for fees). Both sites are 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointSpoilbank Marina, Sutherland St Port HedlandLat: -20.306270, Long: 118.591410Potable WaterRV Camping area No charge or Key access required Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor StHospital26-34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland, Ph: 08 9174 1410Doctors Surgery7 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 08 9185 3555DentistUnit 1/19 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 1800 230 230PharmacyBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9173 1350SupermarketBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9120 8500