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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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QUEENSLAND

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!

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Flame Festival - Copper Coast

Event date: 8 - 10 May 2026

Get ready to ignite your senses at the FLAME Festival 2026, a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community across the Copper Coast. Returning for its third edition, this biennial event lights up the towns of Kadina, Moonta, and Wallaroo with a spectacular showcase of local talent and artistic flair.

Whether you're a curious visitor or a proud local, FLAME Festival offers something for everyone, a chance to connect, create, and celebrate the spirit of the Copper Coast.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Lowood - QLD RVFT

Lowood is located in the beautiful Somerset region of Queensland, just 66 kilometres west of the state’s capital. The town has a relaxed country lifestyle, despite its close proximity to the city, and retains much of its historical charm from the late 1800s. Lowood developed into a bustling railway town with the arrival of the first section of the Brisbane Valley Railway in 1884, and was the centre of commerce delivering cotton, horticultural produce and beef to the Brisbane markets from the late 1800’s to the 1980s. Water enthusiasts are attracted to Atkinson Dam for power boating and water skiing or, on land, the energetic may choose to horse ride, cycle or walk the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail east to Fernvale or north to Coominya. The Lowood Showground, on Station Street, provides a dump point and potable water as well as convenient facilities including showers, toilets, water and powered sites. Visitors can stay for up to seven nights, with unpowered sites starting from only $20 per vehicle per night and powered sites $25 per vehicle per night.Lowood is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Tourist/Visitor Centre Fernvale Visitor Futures Complex1483 Brisbane Valley HighwayFernvale, QLD 4306P: 07 5427 0200Casual Parking Railway Park, Railway St, LowoodShort- & Long-Term Parking Lowood Showground, Station St, Lowood. $20pvpn non per;$25pvpn per, (7nt limit), toilets, showers, bins, water, pets ok. Parking permit required.Dump Point Lowood Showground, Station StPotable Water Lowood Showground, Station St Visitor Information Centre and across the road at Kintore Reserve. Blende St. No charge or key required.Doctors Surgery Lowood Medical Centre, 8 Michel St, 07 5426 1560Dentist Lowood Dental Surgery, 12 Railway St, 07 5426 1861Pharmacy Lowood Pharmacy, 6 Michel St, 07 5426 2510Supermarket Super IGA Lowood, 55-61 Main St, 07 5426 1384

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Coutts Crossing Tavern - NSW RVFD

Coutts Crossing Tavern offers delicious meals, cold beverages and parking for RV travellers passing through the area. Coutts Crossing is in the Clarence Valley region and approximately 18 kilometres south-west of Grafton. The tavern offers parking for up to 72 hours free of charge. Access to toilets is available and there is water and a barbecue on-site. The small town of Coutts Crossing boasts the tavern, a general store, community hall and church. Over the last twenty-five years, several sporting and community services have been established in the area, including tennis and squash courts as well as football and croquet grounds and a nine- hole golf course. Cost: Nil charge Parking: Tar sealed drive though, continue to northern side of tavern, 72hrs, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Opening Hours: Tavern open 7 days 10am - 10pm

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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

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