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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Canowindra International Balloon Challenge

Event date: 11 April - 19 April 2026

See the magic and spectacle as one of the Southern Hemispheres biggest Hot air balloon events takes to the sky over the beautiful Canowindra countryside in Central West NSW.

The action is at either end of the day with balloons flying at sunrise and in the last hour before sunset over a 9 day period at the beginning of April.

The signature event is the Cabonne Community Glow and night markets where you will enjoy local produce, wine, crafts and entertainment culminating in a night display as the balloons light up synchronised to music.

Watching the balloons each day is free but there is an entry charge for the Balloon Glow.

As the action happens at either end of the day this leaves plenty of time for exploring the incredible sights in the area and visting the villages and town of the area. Stop in at wineries and local food producers to get a real sense of how wonderful this area is.

Whilst in Canowindra visit the Age of Fishes Museum (home of the State Fossil), wander down the historic main street or enjoy art galleries, wonderful coffee, cellar doors and quirky shopping.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Light Up Leeton

Event date: Sunday 7 December 2025

Light Up Leeton is a Christmas carnival and community concert that sees local homes and businesses join together to celebrate the festive season.

Following the festivities in the park, locals and visitors alike are invited to take a drive to see 200 or more homes lit up in celebration of the season.

More information HERE.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Hay Pro Rodeo

Event date: Saturday 28 February - Saturday 18 April 2026

It's always a great day/night at the Hay Pro Rodeo. This event brings pro rodeo riders from all over the country, performing for you and competing for the prize, promising an unforgettable evening.

Events include bull riding, saddle bronc, steer riding, bareback, barrel racing, pole buck jump, team roping, steer wrestling, rope and tie, junior barrel, breakaway roping, and junior steer.

e note that there is no BYO policy. However, full catering and bar facilities will be available on the grounds. Additionally, EFTPOS will be available in all areas of the event.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Allora Showground - QLD RVFD

Allora is situated on the Darling Downs in South Western Queensland. The township is located on the New England Highway between Warwick and Toowoomba. Allora is a small farming community with a population of around 1,000. The locals are friendly and community minded welcoming travellers. The Allora Show Society has continued to progressively improve the standard of its shows and facilities earning an excellent reputation for a fine, well designed ground. Allora is known as 'the best little town on the Downs' it is rich in history and offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a quiet rural setting and enjoy an exploration of yesteryear.Parking: $25pvpn powered (max 7 days), $20pvpn non powered

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Karoonda - SA RVFT

Karoonda is a small rural town located approximately 140 kilometres east of Adelaide, in the heart of the Mallee region of South Australia. The town was settled in 1911 and is now a service centre for the surrounding agricultural area which predominantly produces merino sheep, wheat and barley. Other industries include breeding of pigs, beef cattle, alpacas and production of crops such as sorghum, oats, lupins, beans and olives. The Karoonda Farm Fair highlights the importance of agriculture to the area. This two day event held in March or April each year focuses on farming and associated products, services and events. Local produce is a feature of the Fair and other events include the Mallee Millions Sheep Races, fashion parades and Yesteryear display. The big Merino ram is a valued symbol of the town that also highlights the importance of the sheep industry to the area.Those visiting Karoonda can find short and long-term parking at Karoonda Tourist Park. Sites are available for a maximum of 96 hours. The fees to stay include a powered site for $20 per van per night, as well as access to the dump point and potable water.Karoonda is ideally located within easy driving distance of the Riverland, Murray Bridge and local conservation parks. Medical services can be found in Stokes Road and the supermarket is in Railway Terrace, along with the Visitor Information Centre, which has a town map indicating the location of all the nearby attractions and facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre 11 Railway Terrace, Karoonda SAPh: 08 8578 1004council@dckem.sa.gov.auCasual Parking Railway TerraceShort Term Parking Karoonda Tourist Park, 11070 Karoonda Hwy, nil charge for SCV, Powered $20 PVPN. Ph 08 8578 1004.Dump Point Karoonda Tourist ParkPotable Water Karoonda Tourist ParkHospital Stokes Rd, Ph: 08 8579 1111Doctors Surgery Stokes Rd, Ph: 08 8578 1122Pharmacy Karoonda Pharmacy Depot, Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8578 1085, orders placed AM, delivered PMSupermarket IGA, 23 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8578 1165

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QUEENSLAND

Murgon - QLD RVFT

Murgon is nestled at the foot of Boat Mountain, in the lush Burnett Valley. Shaped like an upturned boat, the Boat Mountain Conservation Park offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding region.Murgon offers short-term parking at Murgon Free Camp for up to 48 hours. At no cost, the camp offers RV travellers the perfect base with access to toilets, showers, bins and potable water all on-site. A dump point is located nearby along Kreb Street.With so much to see and do within the region, visitors will enjoy every minute of their stay in Murgon. There are numerous award winning wineries nearby offering a wide array of locally crafted wines and dining options. Additionally, Bjelke-Peterson dam offers some of the best inland fishing sites for those of interest, holding an annual fishing competition each year.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMurgon Visitor Information CentreCBD Lamb St, MurgonPh: 07 4189 9387www.discoversouthburnett.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Lamb St, outside VIC. Additional parking available in Krebs St, MurgonShort Term ParkingMurgon Free Camp, Kreb St Murgon48hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointMurgon Free Camp3 Kreb St, MurgonLat: -26.242186, Long: 151.937557Potable WaterMurgon Free Camp, 3 Kreb St MurgonHospitalCoronation Dr – Ph: 07 4168 1444Doctors Surgery43 Stephens St West, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 2722Dentist101 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1540Pharmacy111 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1022SupermarketLamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 3411

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