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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Cobargo Folk Festival

Event date - 27/02/2026 - 1/3/2026

The 2026 Cobargo Folk Festival is a welcoming, family-friendly event featuring a weekend of folk and roots music in the NSW village of Cobargo in the beautiful Bega Valley.

Established in 1996, the Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved village festivals because of its intimate size, fun and friendly vibe, and its high-quality artistic program.

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a place to reconnect, relax and get creative with family and friends. The Festival offers a warm and authentic experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast, featuring the best of live folk and roots music from Australian and overseas.

The family friendly vibe continues with KidBARGO! our special kids' program and The Crossing Youth Performers' stage.

Come and try the best of Sapphire Coast produce at the festival food village and enjoy local art and craft offerings at the festival market.

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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

Clare Valley Gourmet Week

Event date: May 2026

Australia’s longest running wine and food festival, the Clare Valley Gourmet Festival will return again in May 2026.

The festival showcases the region’s wine and food culture by offering a range of unforgettable experiences, including the exciting new Gourmet Bus Trails. These offer a full day itinerary of curated indulgence with transport, food, wine and unique experiences all taken care of.

Book your stay today and indulge in a sensory feast amidst the beauty of the Clare Valley, South Australia.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Ochre Arch Farm - NSW RVFD

Ochre Arch Farm is a family run property focused on sharing the knowledge of eco-agriculture through their guided farm tours. The property is in Pinnacle, approximately a 460-kilometre drive west of Sydney. Guests to the farm will not only learn about sustainable land management but they also have the opportunity to take in the native wildlife and indigenous heritage found at the property.Self-contained RV travellers are invited to stay on the farm for up to 24 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Access to water is provided, however no other facilities are included. Please note, site is not available if it’s too wet.The sites are in a flat, shady area amongst magnificent Yellow Box and Western Grey Box trees, with vistas in all directions. Phil and Jan look forward to welcoming CMCA members to their peaceful property. Please note: you must call first before arrivalAddress: 761 Goodes Lane, PinnaclePhone: 02 6343 5150 or 0425 760 596Cost: $10pvpnParking: s/c vehicles only, 24hrs, sites not available if ground is too wet, campfires not permitted during fire season, owner lives on siteOpening Hours: Please call prior to arrival

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

St Kilda Adventure Park - SA RVFD

St Kilda, South Australia, is a small historic seaside suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 24 kilometres from the CBD. The township comprises around 50 houses and sits on a narrow strip of land surrounded by water, just five kilometres off Port Wakefield Road, one of Adelaide’s major arterial highways. Access is also available via the Northern Connector Freeway, which has a dedicated turn-off to St Kilda.The St Kilda Adventure Park is located on Fooks Terrace and is a major attraction for the area. St Kilda forms part of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary and features a popular boat ramp, fishing from the breakwater, and extensive recreational facilities. The Adventure Park offers a wide range of unique play equipment, including a castle, shipwreck, slippery dips and more. A large car park is available and is suitable for cars, RVs and boat trailers.From 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026, RVs are permitted to stay for up to three days at no cost due to government support following algal blooms that have impacted boating and recreational fishing in South Australian waters. After the three-day stay, visitors must move on but may return after a three-week break for another three-day stopover. On arrival guests will need to pick up a free registration form from the kiosk.Facilities include potable water, toilets, rubbish bins and covered seating. As of January 2026, the nearest dump point is approximately 10 kilometres away at the OTR Truck Stop. The Electric Tram Museum is open on public holidays and Sunday afternoons. The Tackle and Tucker Kiosk (08 8280 9355) and the St Kilda Hotel are both within easy walking distance for meals, while a large shopping centre is located at Burton, approximately eight kilometres away.Cost: From 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026, RVs are permitted to stay for up to three days at no cost due to government support following algal blooms that have impacted boating and recreational fishing in South Australian waters. After the three-day stay, visitors must move on but may return after a three-week break for another three-day stopover. On arrival guests will need to pick up a free registration form from the kiosk.

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VICTORIA

The Big Strawberry - VIC RVFD

THIS IS ALSO AN RV FRIENDLY DESTINATIONCost: Powered $15pvpnParking: Pets on lead, water, 24hrs

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