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Featured RV Friendly Events

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Sculpture by the sea

Event date: 6 - 23 March 2026

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe is staged on the beautiful Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia. The exhibition is featured from the sea wall, all the way along the sand towards North Cottesloe and on the surrounding grassed areas creating a beautiful sculpture park. Access to Cottesloe Beach can be made from the ramps or stairs at different locations along Marine Parade.

OVERVIEW

Prepare for a great day full of sand, sun and sculpture – finishing with a stunning sunset! Visit our pages with information on Getting There & Around, Accessibility Information, Where to Stay & Where to Eat. Get involved in some of the public programs during the exhibition including the Schools Education Program. You can also find out about the exhibiting artists, and which sculptures have received awards & subsidies since the first exhibition was stage on Cottesloe beach in 2005.

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Christmas Parade and Carnival

Event date: 5 December 2025

The Parkes Christmas Parade and Carnival is one of the town's most beloved festive traditions, bringing the community together to kick off the holiday season in style!

Expect a festive parade lighting up the town with floats, music, and festive cheer, local market stalls, live entertainment, food and fun.

It's a magical evening that captures the spirit of Parkes—warm, welcoming, and full of heart.

Stay tuned for more information regarding this event!


NEW SOUTH WALES
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Perfect Light Film Festival

Event date: TBC March 2026

Held in the iconic film town of Broken Hill, NSW, the Perfect Light Film Festival is a free three-day annual event.

The Perfect Light Film Festival advises films are unclassified and some are suited to 15+ years.

The entire festival is free.

See the website for more details.


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Warragamba - NSW RVFT

Warragamba is located on the eastern edge of the Blue Mountains and is a one-and-a-half-hour drive west of Sydney. The name Warragamba comes from the Aboriginal words Warra and Gamba, meaning water running over rocks. This town is home to Warragamba Dam, the source of Sydney’s water supply.For RV travellers passing through this small town, short-term parking is available at the Warragamba Recreation Reserve. There is no cost for parking and access to bins, toilets, barbecue and water is available. Vehicles must be self-contained, pets are allowed but must be kept inside the vehicle or on a lead at all times.Warragamba Dam is the largest concrete dam in Australia and one of the largest domestic water supply dams in the world. The dam grounds are open to the public and offer a visitor centre, Water for Life exhibition, viewing platforms and several visitor facilities.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWollondilly Shire Council Visitor Information Centre62 Menangle St, PictonPh: 02 4677 8313www.visitwollondilly.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Warragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth AveShort Term ParkingWarragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, nil charge, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Pets are allowed but must be kept inside the vehicle or on a lead at all times.Dump PointWarragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave-33.89363, 150.60124Potable WaterWarragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth AveHospitalNearest hospital is at Penrith or CamdenDoctors Surgery39 Fourteenth St, Warragamba Ph: 02 4774 0008DentistNearest dentist is at WallaciaPharmacy25B Fourteenth St, Warragamba Ph: 02 4774 1013Supermarket3/2320 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale – Ph: 02 4774 1986
VICTORIA
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Cobden - VIC RVFT

Cobden is a small town of approximately 1,800 people conveniently located between the Great Ocean Road and the Volcanic Lakes and Plains tourism regions. Cobden is a well-laid out town with wide streets and a central shopping strip. The town, which was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s, has all the facilities required for travellers looking to stock up on supplies. RV travellers will find short-term parking available at Cobden Free Camp on Bond Street. Parking is available up to 72 hours at no cost and is only available to those who are travelling in self-contained vehicles. The town’s dump point is available for use at the rear of the BP Roadhouse, with potable water accessible at Apex Park on Shenfield Street. Cobden’s stunning lake precinct has a golf course, bowling club and recreation reserves for sports. It’s not too far from popular fishing lakes (Purrumbete and Elingamite), if you’re keen to try and catch a fish or two. There’s plenty to keep visitors occupied since the former site of Cobden Racecourse was redeveloped and now houses a recreation precinct that consists of the Miniature Railway, Pioneer Park, Aerodrome, Restoration Group, G-Kart Track and Mini Golf Course.  Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Cobden Visitor Information Centre17 Curdie St, CobdenPh: 0456 150 899Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Lake Cobden (Shenfield St)Adams St, beside McQuinn’s PlumbingShort Term Parking    Cobden Free Camp, Bond StNil charge, 72hrs max stay, pets on lead, self-contained onlyDump Point    Rear of BP Roadhouse, 1234 Cobden-Camperdown RdPotable Water    Apex Park, Shenfield StHospital    9 Robinson St, Camperdown Ph: 03 5593 7300Doctors Surgery    5 Victoria St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 3011Pharmacy    43 Curdie St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 1057Supermarket    24 Curdie St, Cobden
VICTORIA
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Sea Lake - VIC RVFT

Sea Lake is located in the Mallee district of north-west Victoria on the southern shores of Lake Tyrrell. Situated on the Calder Highway in the heart of Australia’s wheat belt, Sea Lake is 369 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Located in close proximity to several major national parks, including Wyperfeld and Hattah-Kulkyne national parks, Sea Lake is a great area to stay while exploring the region.The Sea Lake Recreation Reserve Caravan Park is the ideal stop-over with access to toilets, showers, bins, covered seating, water and barbecue facilities. There is a fee of $15 per vehicle per night to stay here and potable water and a dump point are available just through the side of Sea Lake Caravan Park.To the south of Sea Lake is Green Lake, a large freshwater lake. A popular spot for water sports and a holiday retreat, the Lake has served the surrounding communities well over the past few years.Tourist/Visitor Centre       C/o Buloke Shire CouncilCalder Hwy, Sea Lake VICPh: 1300 520 520www.sealake.vic.au Casual Parking       Travellers Rest, Sea Lake VIC, adj to Calder Hwy & opposite post officeShort Term Parking           Sea Lake Reserve Caravan Park off Calder Hwy, Sea Lake VIC, tlts, shwrs, bins, c/seating, water, BBQ, $15pvpn unpowered (48hr), pets on leadDump Point  Sea Lake Reserve Caravan Park, accessed through the Travellers Rest, Calder Hwy, Sea Lake VICPotable Water          At the side of Sea Lake Reserve Caravan Park, accessed through the Travellers Rest, Calder Hwy, Sea Lake VICHospital        33-43 McClelland Ave, Sea Lake VIC, Ph: 03 5070 2155Doctors Surgery     33-43 McClelland Ave, Sea Lake VIC, Ph: 03 5070 2118Pharmacy     Sea Lake Pharmacy, 100 Best St, Sea Lake VIC, Ph: 03 5070 1003Supermarket            Sea Lake Foodworks, 65 Horace St, Sea Lake VIC, Ph: 03 5070 1090