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Featured RV Friendly Events

QLD

30th Brigalow Arts Festival

The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30^th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.

The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.

For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Bathurst Bike Show

Event dates to be confirmed: March 2026.

The Bathurst Bike Show has been held in the centre of Bathurst for over 15 years. What can you expect on the day? Bikes of all makes and models, live music, trade stalls, food trucks, club displays and competition bikes, all lining the streets. Join in the fun with thousands of spectators and over 100 show bikes. It's a fantastic day out for the whole family! And, it's free!

Stay tuned for the date of the 2026 show!

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Wyandra - QLD RVFT

Wyandra is a small must-see town located in outback Queensland. The township is situated in the Paroo Shire Council region and is approximately 100 kilometres north of Cunnamulla. Those with an interest in architecture will find some stunning heritage buildings throughout town, as well as a spectacular Heritage Trail showcasing old buildings from the boom period. Parking is available at Mitchell Highway Rest Area, where self-contained vehicles are welcome to stay free of charge for up to 24 hours. This includes access to toilets and bins. Alternatively, self-contained parking is available at Wyandra Camping Ground for up to 48 hours. Payment is by way of donation, and includes access to showers, bins, toilets, water and barbecue facilities. A dump point is located at Cooper street, across from the caravan park. There are plenty of activities in and surrounding Wyandra, making this town a perfect place to visit when touring outback Queensland. Travellers can visit the famous Wyandra Beach, or for history buffs, a wonderful heritage display is available in town at the Powerhouse Museum. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCunnamulla Visitor Information Centre2 Jane St, CunnamullaPh: 07 4655 8470https://cunnamullatourism.com.au/Casual Parking (near retail centre)Railway StShort Term ParkingMitchell Hwy Rest Area, Matilda WayNil charge, 24hrs max stay, toilets, bins, self-contained vehicles only.Wyandra Camping, behind the school in Moody StPayment by way of donation, 48hrs max stay, showers, BBQ, bins, toilets and water. Pets are welcome on leads. Self-contained vehicles only.Dump PointCooper St, across from caravan parkLat: -27.245702, Long: 145.978485Potable WaterWyandra Camping area, behind the school in Moody StHospitalNearest in Charleville or CunnamullaDoctors SurgeryNearest in Charleville or CunnamullaDentistNearest in Charleville or CunnamullaPharmacyNearest in Charleville or CunnamullaSupermarketWyandra Post and General Store35 Railway St – Ph: 07 4654 9212

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Mount Mary Hotel - SA RVFD

Mount Mary is a tiny town in South Australia, situated on the Theil Highway, 24 kilometres from Morgan.This tiny historical village was once a thriving town supported by the railway and the logging industry.Today there are only three remaining residents with the publicans of the Hotel being two of them.The Mount Mary Hotel offers unpowered sites at a cost of $9 per person per night and powered sites at a cost of $28 per vehicle per night for two people. Parking is located in a very quiet position, with shower and toilet facilities available.Enjoy the hospitality of Peter and Tracey Anderson, while viewing the historical memorabilia adorning the Hotel.Cost: Unpwr $9pppn, Pwr $28pvpn for two people, showers & toilets includedParking: No pets

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Alford Recreation Park - SA RVFD

Alford is a small village on the Yorke Peninsula, located 170 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Settlement began in Alford around 1882, and the town was named after Henry Alford - pioneer of the South Australian Police.The Alford Recreation Park has been developed on the site of the old Alford Primary School, and welcomes stays of up to 72 hours for a small donation. There’s plenty of room for RVs of all sizes, with up to 30 sites available. The park offers excellent facilities including a free dump point and potable water, as well as covered seating, toilets, bins and barbeques.Just 11 kilometres from Alford is Tickera Bay, which is said to be the best crabbing beach in Australia. Also, nearby is Wallaroo, which has some beautiful swimming beaches that are extremely popular in the summer months. Cost: Donation requested in collection 'Kangaroo & Emu" boxParking: Entrance to park located opposite tennis courts on Haldines Road. c/seating, bins, toilets, water, BBQ, power, 72hrsOpening Hours: 7 days

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