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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Cardwell Pioneers Tour

The Cardwell Pioneer Tours are currently operating every Monday and Thursday morning from 10am at the Visitor Information and Heritage Centre located in Cardwell. The tour incorporates all the buildings in the historic precinct and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the area’s colourful history as they move through each building. The tour begins at the old Bush Telegraph building which was the Telegraph and Post Office and explains how Cardwell was founded in 1864 as the first port in North Queensland. Over in the Courthouse visitors can gain an understanding of the old judicial system. Several interesting items are on display including the original straight-jackets used in Tully to restrain the more energetic offenders. The old lock-up building was still in use during the1980s at the Cardwell Police Station. The final building is the old Shire Hall which the community used for a multitude of purposes included balls and other formal social events. The tour concludes on the balcony of the Visitor Information Centre where visitors can enjoy a complementary Devonshire Tea while taking in one of the best views in North Queensland overlooking Hinchinbrook Island, Gould Island and the Family Islands

TAS
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Campbell Town Agricultural Show

Date: 29/05/2026

Founded in 1838 by a group of far sighted and progressive landowners, the Campbell Town Show has played a leading role in the display of Tasmania’s high quality livestock and wool. From its inception, livestock and wool producers have used exhibits as a yard stick for achievement of a very high standard.

The present day Campbell Town Show is a two day event which provides displays and competitions in a wide and varied programme. Commercial competitions and a focus on sustainable agriculture and lifestyle are a strong feature.

QUEENSLAND
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Woodford Folk Festival

The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights, from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, the Fire Event on New Year’s Day. This year will be the 35th Woodford Folk Festival and the 28th held at Woodfordia. It is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia.

The Woodford festival experience is deep, rich and colourful. It is based on a vision of inclusive and creative community, culture and tradition passed through generations, expressed through story and ceremony. The site, a former barren dairy farm, has been lovingly regenerated with over 120,000 subtropical rain forest trees, orchids, ferns and sedges, planted to create a habitat for butterflies and wildlife.

Woodfordia is transformed into a village that hosts over 25,000 daily patrons, performers, stallholders, volunteers and organisers. As many as 2,680 volunteers across 162 departments are at the heart of the organisation and contribute to the setup and day-to-day running of the festival. During the event, the festival is actually the 67th largest town in Australia.

Each year construction begins in early December and continues up until Christmas Day. Over 450 contractors and volunteers build the village. Many come from around the world to be part of the festival build and then stay for a week after to pull the event down.

WE HAVE BEEN LONGING TO ANNOUNCE THIS NEWS SINCE WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER – WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL IS BACK!

Change has been more of a constant these past couple of years and that will continue into the future. The return of the festival this year will see some venues retired, some taking a year off, others returning in full glory along with some new kids on the block.

The programme will continue to have the diversity, excellence and depth that Woodford patrons have revelled in over the years.

Tickets will be capped this year to make sure we get the comfort level just right.

We will be launching tickets in June – make sure you are signed up to our mailing list stay up to date.



Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Coolah Sporting Club - NSW RVFD

Free camping for up to 3 days. Please park along the fence rear inwards.Coolah is a 90 minute drive from Dubbo and 2hr drive from Tamworth. We offer a professional 18 hole golf course with sand greens and two bowling greens.The Holden Scramble is held here every year in June.Coolah Sporting Club is a community based club and is proud to sponsor many events each year which include Walter Eliza Institute of Medical Research, Holden Scramble, November Bowls Triples, Coolah Kangaroo's, Veterans Touch Football, Junior Sports, Coolah Swimming Club and the Coolah Roo's Rugby Club. As well as sporting fixtures we are also proud to support different groups such as Coolah Central School, Sacred Heart School, Coolah Pre School, Senior Citizens, Coolah MPS, Rockin @ the Race Course, Coolah Ambulance as well as 3 Rivers Radio FM95.3.
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Cowra - NSW RVFT

Cowra is located in central NSW, approximately 310 kilometres west of Sydney, and is situated at the junction of the Mid Western and Olympic Highways, and Lachlan Valley Way. The town was established in 1849 and flourished once gold fever swept through the area. This boom contributed to the establishment of the many heritage buildings that stand in Cowra today. The Heritage Trail offers a leisurely walk past significant historical buildings, including the old federation-style court house, flourmill, gothic stone church and more. Cowra was also the location of the largest Prisoner of War Breakout in modern military history, and as a result, many attractions stand as a testimony to the war, including the Japanese and Australian War Cemeteries and the Japanese Garden. The Cowra Prisoner of War Campsite is one of the top heritage sites in NSW. Today tourists can walk through the camp ruins and view a short holographic presentation about the breakout at the POW theatre.Lachlan Valley Way, opp Cowra VIC & McDonalds, allows short term parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 24 hours. Long term parking is located at Gooloogong Reserve, Mid Western Hwy, Gooloogong. Potable water and a dump point are situated in Edgell Park, Lachlan Valley Way, (Boorowa Rd), at the amenities block.Across the road from the Visitor’s Centre is Lone Pine Park, featuring a tree propagated from a seed of the famous Lone Pine in Gallipoli - a perfect place to commemorate ANZAC Day. Cowra Civic Square houses the Australian World Peace Bell, which was erected as a symbol of the town’s commitment to international understanding. The Bell is made from melted down coins from the 103 member countries of the United Nations.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCowra VIC, cnr Mid Western Hwy & Lachlan Valley Way, Cowra NSWPh: 02 6342 4333info@cowratourism.com.au www.cowratourism.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)Woolworths car park, Vaux StShort Term ParkingLachlan Valley Way, opp Cowra VIC & McDonalds, (24hr)Long Term ParkingGooloogong Reserve, Mid Western Hwy, GooloogongDump PointEdgell Park, Lachlan Valley Way, (Boorowa Rd), at the amenities blockPotable WaterLachlan Valley Way (Boorowa Rd)Hospital64 Liverpool St, Ph: 02 6340 9000Doctors SurgeryKendal St Medical Associates, 165 Kendal St, Ph: 02 6341 1400; Brisbane St Medical Practice, 96 Brisbane St, Ph: 02 6342 2555PharmacyOptimal Pharmacy Plus, Kendal St, Ph: 02 6342 3452; Amcal, Kendal St, Ph: 02 6342 2285SupermarketAldi, cnr Fitzroy St & Railway Lane, Ph: 02 6342 5405; Woolworths, 13 Railway Lane, Ph: 02 6342 2255; Coles, cnr Kendal St & Macquarie St, Ph: 02 6342 3283  
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Cobargo - NSW RVFT

Cobargo is a village in the south-east area of New South Wales, in the Bega Valley Shire. Cobargo combines the skills and craft of a working village with a genuine historic past, its streetscape featuring many turn of the century buildings. Cobargo is an ideal base to explore the wonders of the Bega Valley Shire.Short term parking is located at Cobargo Hotel for up to 96 hours free of charge. Showers are accessible for a fee of $5 per person. Casual parking is available at the Council carpark behind the shopping complex.The Sapphire Coast, within the Bega Valley, is a nearby destination waiting to be discovered. With so much to offer, visitors can uncover untouched wilderness areas, explore the pristine surf beaches, or participate in activities such as diving, deep sea fishing, whale watching or bushwalking.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        www.visitcobargo.com, www.sapphirecoast.com.auCasual Parking       Council carpark behind shopping complex, Princess Hwy CobargoShort Term Parking           Cobargo Hotel, cnr Princess Hwy & Bega St96hrs, water, showers $5pp, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  Cobargo Hotel, cnr Princess Hwy & Bega StLat: -36.3892Long: 149.8859, key is available from HotelPotable Water          Potable water location is currently under review with Council.Hospital        Nearest hospital is BegaDoctors Surgery     Cobargo Medical Centre54 Princess Hwy, Ph: 02 6493 6075Dentist           Nearest Dentist is BegaPharmacy     Cobargo Pharmacy62 Princess HwyPh: 02 6493 6500Supermarket            Cobargo Supermarket47 Princess HwyPh: 02