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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more! 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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.


SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Hand Built pottery class

Discover your inner artist at Urth Clay Studio's Hand Building class in Goodwood. Create a speckled cup and gain confidence to craft at home. Book now. $1 from every booking will be donated to Dementia Australia.


 From $89.00  


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA
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St Arnaud - VIC RVFT

St Arnaud is located in the Wimmera region of Victoria, 244 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and is situated within the Shire of the Northern Grampians. The districts around St Arnaud support an agricultural industry of grains and wineries, sheep grazing, with open Mallee plains to the north and forested areas to the south. This former gold mining town was first settled in the mid-1850s and was originally known as ‘New Bendigo Goldfield’ before being renamed St Arnaud in honour of the commander of the French Forces in the Crimean War – Jaques Leroy de St Arnaud, Marshal of France. Many of the streets are also named after British military leaders involved in the same war.St Arnaud Caravan Park is the ideal location to stop while you explore this unique town; close to the town centre with all facilities provided, including potable water. A dump point is only a short distance away located at Lord Nelson Park.St Arnaud is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Be sure to explore the historic precinct along Napier Street, featuring Victoria’s oldest fire station which has been converted into a fire brigade museum, a post office erected on 1 February 1856 and an old court house. For a pleasant day trip, take a drive 23 kilometres south of St Arnaud and you will run into the small community of Stuarts Mill where gold was first discovered in 1861. The town has preserved some of the older buildings and churches from earlier mining days.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        St Arnaud VIC, 4 Napier St, St Arnaud VICPh: 03 5495 1268starnaud.info@ngshire.vic.gov.au Casual Parking       Jennings / Dundas St, St ArnaudShort Term Parking           St Arnaud Rest Area, Golden St, St Arnaud (24hr), tlts across street, nil cost, no other facilitiesLong Term Parking            Teddington Reservoir & Lake Batyo Catyo, all facilities provided, no pets allowedDump Point  Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St ArnaudPotable Water          Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St Arnaud (near round-about up the rd from dump point); St Arnaud Caravan Park, 1 Alma St, St ArnaudHospital        52 North Western Rd, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5477 2100Doctors Surgery     66 McMahon St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1766Dentist           TR Williams, 121 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 2472Pharmacy     St Arnaud Pharmacy, 88 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1911Supermarket            Weir’s IGA Supermarket, 43 – 47 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1211
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Renmark - SA RVFT

Often referred to as South Australia’s slice of paradise, the lush roses, nature walks and local beers and wines make any trip to Renmark worthwhile. Located 254 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, this lovely town is perched on the banks of the Murray River. RV travellers are encouraged to make the most of stopping via Renmark due to its excellent RV facilities. Plush's Bend offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 7 days for $1 per vehicle per night. Toilets are available on-site. Alternate parking is located at TM Price Park. It too offers parking for up to 24 hours at $15 per vehicle per night for self-contained vehicles. A dump point and potable water can be located on Cowra Street.  To learn more about this fantastic town, the local visitor information centre should be your first stop. Here you can find useful tourist information, interpretive displays, souvenirs and booking agents for the much-loved river cruises. Oh, and make sure you check out the Heritage Steam Vessel moored behind the centre on the riverfront! Tourist/Visitor Information CentreRenmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre84 Murray Ave, RenmarkPh: 08 8586 6704www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au/discoverCasual Parking (near retail centre)Murray Ave (adjacent to VIC) and Renmark AveShort Term ParkingBooking Site: www.discoverrenmark.com.au/accommodation/rv-parks-campgroundsPlush's Bend RV Park 30 online bookable sites (15 numbered riverfront sites and 15 sites within the Unallocated Section), maximum 7 nights in any 14-day period, fully self-contained vehicles only (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard) with camper trailers only accepted in the Unallocated Section. NO tent camping. Toilets, Boat Ramp at the siteSS Ellen Park 7 online bookable sites (4 powered and 3 unpowered), maximum 7 nights in any 14-day period, fully self-contained vehicles (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard) and camper trailers only (NO tent camping). Toilets, Boat Ramp at the site TM Price Rotary Park - overnight stays only, 5 online bookable sites, fully self-contained vehicles (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard), NO tent camping.  BBQ,  picnic & grass area, toilets, adjacent to Sturt HighwayDump PointCowra St, RenmarkLat: -34.1694, Long: 140.7449Potable WaterCowra St, RenmarkHospital185 Ral Ral Ave, Renmark – Ph: 08 8580 4100Doctors Surgery65 Thurk St, Renmark – Ph: 08 8586 4111Dentist131 Ral Ral Ave, Renmark – Ph: 08 8586 6651PharmacyUnited Discount Chemist, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8586 4842Priceline Pharmacy, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8586 6331SupermarketWoolworths, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8580 4202Foodland, Ral Ral Ave – Ph: 08 8586 6741
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Cadell Recreation & Camping Ground - SA RVFD

Cadell is located in the Riverland region of South Australia, on the large southward bend on the Murray River. The town is named after Captain Francis Cadell, a pioneer of steam-powered navigation on the Murray River. Today, Cadell is a quiet rural town situated in the middle of a citrus and wine grape growing area. Those wishing to visit Cadell and the surrounding country townships can find short term parking at Cadell Camping Ground. CMCA members are able to obtain an unpowered site for $12 per vehicle per night, and non-members for $16 per vehicle per night. CMCA members must produce a valid membership card on arrival and permits must be obtained from the on-site caretaker. Here, travellers are able to stay for a maximum of 14 days, and guests will have access to a dump point, bins and water, and pets on a lead are welcome. Offering camping sites overlooking the Cadell wetlands and orchards, Cadell Recreation Ground is a short walk to the main street shop and licensed club. For people seeking a stay close nature, the adjacent Wetland Trail threads to bird hides by the wetland lagoon then on to the Murray River. With modern amenities which cater for all abilities, a pet friendly policy and a unique environment, Cadell Recreation Ground is truly a one of those camping spots which really has it all.Cost: $12pvpn unpower CMCA members (must show member card) $16pvpn non-CMCA members. Extra charge for power and use of shower/toilet.Parking: Dump point, bins, water, pets on leads, power sites / 20 unpower, (14 days max), parking permit required from caretaker.Opening Hours: 7 days