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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival

Event date: 26 June - 5 July 2026

The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is Australia’s only Outback film festival and the world’s only festival dedicated to profiling and supporting the Australian film industry. Held in Winton, Queensland, this family-friendly festival offers an immersive experience that caters to diverse audiences, celebrating Australian storytelling against the stunning backdrop of the Outback.

The festival’s dynamic program features themed special events, Breakfast with the Stars, the unique Silent Night Experience, film-student-led Short Film Competition and film location tours. These engaging activities allow visitors to connect deeply with Australian cinema and culture. The festival also plays a vital role in the industry by supporting Queensland and Australian filmmakers, often providing premiere screenings for local productions that face distribution challenges.

Showcasing the best new Australian films alongside a retrospective program, the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival ensures that authentic Australian stories reach appreciative audiences.

A highlight of the festival is its venue—the historic Royal Theatre, Winton’s open-air theatre. Established in 1918, it is one of only two remaining open-air theatres in Australia, making it a must-visit destination for film lovers and history buffs alike.

Experience the magic of Australian cinema under the Outback stars at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival, where stories come to life in the heart of Queensland.

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QUEENSLAND

Festival of Outback Skies 2026

Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026

The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.

Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.

Festival Location

The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.

Getting There

Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.

Festival Camping

Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people).

Festival Glamping

For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.

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QUEENSLAND

Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day

Event date: 4 July 2026

The Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day is an interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.

Enjoy onsite displays while you learn about mining, safety, rocks and gems. Enjoy food and drinks, live music, markets, gem and rock displays. Perhaps take the opportunity for the kids to fossick in the Unearthed Fossicking Patch or register for a bus tour on the day to a working mine.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Fingal - TAS RVFT

Fingal is a small town located in the north-east of Tasmania, on the Esk Highway. The Fingal valley offers travellers and residents alike an environment unique for its scenery and colonial history. The town has a number of historically significant buildings, particularly in the town’s main street, Talbot Street. The Holder Brothers Store dates from 1859 and nearby is the old Tasmania Hotel, constructed, in part, from the stones that were originally used to build the prison barracks in the 1840s.Those visiting Fingal can find short-term parking at Fingal Recreation Ground, located in Percy Street. A dump point and potable water are also available here. Fingal is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers, so be sure to immerse yourself in the history. Visit convict cells, the convict probation station, or take a stroll through The Old Tasmanian Hotel Community Centre. To the north you will also find the Mathinna Falls Forest Reserve and the Evercreech Forest Reserve. Tourist/Visitor Centre St Helens VIC 61 Cecilia St, St Helens, TAS 7216Ph: 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.auwww.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking Talbot St, FingalShort Term Parking Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalDump Point Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalPotable Water Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalHospital Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary’s (approx 15km E of Fingal), ph: 03 6372 2111Supermarket St Mary's Pharmacy, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2844

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Cleve - SA RVFT

Cleve is located on the Eyre Peninsula, south of Whyalla. This small township is the ‘Rural Heart of Eyre Peninsula’, with its major industries being agriculture and retail. Cleve’s history dates back to the 1850s. The area was seen as good wheat and sheep country, but the harshness of the environment and the loneliness of the Eyre Peninsula discouraged women settlers, with the first female arriving nine years after her husband. Today, Cleve is a quiet little community with an attractive main street. There is a number of mosaic and public artworks on display, depicting local heritage and culture. The National Trust Agricultural and Folk Museum is located in the old Council Chambers in Third Street and is open upon request. The Lions Centenary Park is just the place for a barbecue or picnic. The Yeldulknie Weir is located five kilometres from town and was completed in 1912 to supply the towns of Arno Bay and Cowell. Here you are able to explore the State Heritage listed Wheelhouse and the walking trails, while taking in a picnic or barbecue in this picturesque recreational area.Cleve and its surrounding district has everything from the magnificent scenery of the plains and hills to the seaside beauty of Arno Bay. Go sailing and fishing on the coast, enjoy the spectacular views of the hills and Spencer Gulf.Tourist/Visitor Centre Cleve Newsagency, Fourth St, ClevePh: 08 8628 2183RV Friendly Parking Main Street Fourth StreetShort- & Long-Term Stay Cleve Showgrounds2 Rudall Road, Cleve SA 5640 Contact Lydon Crosby (President) - 0428 827 749 Cleve showground provide Rv Sites which are close to the towns Amenities and Facilities. The Rv Site has an Honesty box, a powered site costs $15 a night and an unpowered site costs $10 a night. The facilities at the Rv Site toilets, a camp kitchen and coin operated showers, A playground, public toilets, picnic area and Barbeque facilities can be found across the road in the Cleve Centenary Park for your Convenience. Dump Point Cleve ShowgroundsPotable Water Cleve Showground, Birdseye HwyHospital North Terrace, Ph: 08 8628 2399Doctors Surgery 13 Main St, Ph: 08 8628 2004Pharmacy 23 Main St, Ph: 08 8628 2072Supermarket Foodland, Main St, Ph: 08 8628 2158

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Tintinara - SA RVFT

Located 92 kilometres south-east from Tailem Bend, Tintinara sits quietly on the Dukes Highway. Tintinara is primarily an agricultural town and a great place to stop, stretch your legs and enjoy the surrounding wildlife. RV travellers passing through the region can locate 48-hour parking at Lake Indawarra. There is no charge to park at the lake, and toilets, covered seating and bins are accessible. A dump point is available for use along the Dukes Highway, as well as potable water. The town is surrounded by beautiful parkland, bushlands and conservation parks, making it a great place to explore and immerse yourself in nature. The campground at Lake Indawarra features several walking trails and a disc golf park which is enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreHeart of the Parks Tintinara – VIC1 Dukes Hwy, Tintinarawww.tintinara.com.auPh: 08 8757 2220Casual Parking (near retail centre)Becker Terrace & Tintinara Heart of the ParkShort Term ParkingLake IndawarraVia Kings Rd, Tintinara48hrs, toilets, water, covered seating, BBQ, bins, pets on lead welcome. Nil charge.Dump PointDukes Hwy, TintinaraLat: -35.885643, Long: 140.057873Potable WaterNear the Dump PointDukes Hwy, TintinaraHospitalNearest hospital is at KeithDoctors SurgeryTintinara Community Health Centre28 Wendt Tce, Ph: 08 8757 2280DentistNearest dentist is at KeithPharmacyNearest pharmacy is at KeithSupermarket47 Becker Tce, Tintinara – Ph: 08 8757 2252

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