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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

The Great Australia Duck Race

Event date: 26 January 2026

The Great Australia Duck Race is a reason to make Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool your destination for Australia Day! The ducks (yellow rubber duckies) are numbered 1-200 and have to swim the 50 metre length of the pool.

First duck to reach the shallow end and touch the wall is the winner!

Enjoy the rest of the activities at the pool including the giant inflatable obstacle, the water slide and score a BBQ lunch by one of the local community groups.

Soak up the atmosphere of the pool and the celebration of local heroes being awarded Australia Day honors for their amazing work.

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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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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

EP Field Days Cleve

Event date: 11 - 13 August 2026

The biennial Eyre Peninsula Field Days showcases agricultural innovations and services in Cleve, South Australia.

More than 400 exhibitors from across agricultural machinery, farm services and rural lifestyle sectors set up displays, demonstrations and stalls showing new technologies, tools, and innovations. Alongside that are guest speakers, workshops, food and craft stalls, and features like “Artyculture” — a sustainable fashion/fashion-upcycling catwalk competition.

Facilities include food and beverage options, first aid, baby change, courier service for heavy purchases, free bus service around the site and ample parking.

With well over 10,000 attendees, EP Field Days plays a vital role in sharing farming innovations, inspiring rural lifestyle improvements, and strengthening community across Eyre Peninsula.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Merriwa - NSW RVFT

Merriwa is located in the Upper Hunter Shire, which is situated within in the far west of the Hunter region in New South Wales. It is on the Golden Highway, 273km north west of Sydney and about half way between Newcastle and Dubbo. The town is an old community with many colonial buildings and churches and Merriwa’s historic connections makes it a great place to explore. Within close proximity of the town, visitors will find mines, horse studs and wineries, as well as historical museums and national parks. For those visiting Merriwa, short term parking can be found at Merriwa Caravan Park with the use of toilets and showers for $17.50 unpowered. Overnight stays are also welcomed for self-contained vehicles behind the RSL Club on Bow Street. Potable water and a dump point are outside the caravan park, which is situated on Blaxland Street.While visiting the region, don’t forget to take a trip to Goulburn River National Park that offers 70,000 hectares of mostly sandstone country along the Goulburn River. The Aboriginal rock art site known as Hands on the Rock in the park is another very popular tourist spot.Tourist/Visitor Centre Merriwa Visitor Information Centre34-40 Vennacher St, Merriwa NSWPh: 02 6521 7046Casual Parking Sollys Lane; Vennacher St; Bow StShort Term Parking Merriwa Caravan Park, Golden Hwy. $17.50 unpowered per night, includes use of toilets, showers and access to laundry facilities (small fee)Merriwa RSL Club, grassy block behind the RSL, nil charge, access via Bow St, toilets available during day, no other facilities availableDump Point 29 Blaxland StPotable Water 29 Blaxland StHospital McKenzie St, Merriwa, (inpatient services, ambulance transfers to other centres for major operations, 24hr service available or transfers if necessary), Ph: 6532 5000Doctors Surgery Bettington St or McKenzie St, Ph: 02 6548 2305 or Ph: 02 6532 5013, open Monday to Friday by appointmentPharmacy Merriwa Pharmacy, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2213Supermarket Merriwa IGA, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2315

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Burra - SA RVFT

Located 2 hours from Adelaide, the historic town of Burra was made famous by Shepherd Thomas Picket discovering copper in 1845. By 1850, Burra had one of the largest copper mines and saved the state from bankruptcy. Burra is now listed as a National Heritage Town and today hosts many great attractions. RV travellers visiting town will find an array of accommodating services and facilities. Short term parking is available at Burra Showgrounds from $15 unpowered. Guests can stay for up to 96 hours, and showers, toilets and water are available. Pets on leads are also welcome. For those wanting to stick around town longer, Burra Caravan Park can accommodate long term parking. The towns dump point and potable water are both accessible at Burra Caravan Park. Visitors will be kept busy during a visit to Burra with the many great attractions it offers. A key to the town can be purchased and is a great way to explore its rich history. The key entitles guests to many heritage sites and museums through a self-guided tour. If you don’t mind a fine wine or two, a day trip to the well-known Clare Valley wine region might be what you’re after. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBurra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre2 Market Square, BurraPh: 08 8892 2154Casual Parking (near retail centre)Parking area on Bridge StShort Term ParkingBurra Showgrounds, Lot 4 Hall Terrace Burra NorthFrom $15 unpowered, 96 hrs stay limit, showers, power, bins, toilets, water, pets welcome on leadLong Term Parking Burra Caravan & Camping Park, 12 Bridge Terrance BurraFrom $30 unpowered, negotiable stay limit, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, power, BBQ, water, pets on leadDump Point Burra Caravan & Camping Park, 12 Bridge Terrance BurraPotable Water Burra Caravan & Camping Park, 12 Bridge Terrance BurraBurra Showgrounds, Lot 4 Hall Terrace Burra NorthHospital 46 Commercial St, Burra Ph: 08 8892 2300Doctors Surgery 14 Commercial St, Burra Ph: 08 8892 2104Dentist 46 Commercial St, Burra Ph: 08 8651 3007Pharmacy 4 Market St, Burra Ph: 08 8892 2025Supermarket 10 Commercial St Burra

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QUEENSLAND

Chillagoe - QLD RVFT

Chillagoe is located 141 kilometres west of Mareeba and 205 kilometres west of Cairns and is one of the most interesting and unusual places in northern Queensland. Chillagoe offers visitors the rare combination of a relic copper mine, historic town attractions, limestone caves and Aboriginal rock paintings. If the mining history of Chillagoe is what brought you out, be sure to head for the museum. Wander through informative sites and don't forget to include the town cemetery in your walks. Keep in mind that mining is not the only option in town and it would be a shame to leave without sampling some of the other incredible Chillagoe attractions! Chief amongst them are the substantial systems of limestone caves at the Chillagoe-Montana National Park, located approximately one kilometre from town. There are over 560 known caves in the area, and some feature spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites. From the caves there's a walking track to the nearby Balancing Rock formation and some Aboriginal rock art, or you may prefer to walk the nine kilometre return track to Royal Arch Bluff, looking for wallabies and birds. If you head west out of town for 14 kilometres you'll find The Archways, another stunning limestone feature. Chillagoe also contains an observatory, and offers chances to explore for fossils, plus every year in May the Great Wheelbarrow Race finishes in the town and is an iconic event well worth a look.The best source of up to date information about tours, sites and walks is the Chillagoe Hub Visitor Information Centre, located on Queen Street.Tourist/Visitor Centre Chillagoe VIC, 21-23 Queen St, Chillagoe QLDPh: 07 4094 7111chillagoehubinfo@bigpond.comwww.chillagoehub.com.auCasual Parking Queen, Cathedral St & Towers StShort Term Parking Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge1 Hospital Ave$10pppn unpoweredDump Point Rodeo Grounds, Frew StPotable Water See General store & VIC for locationsHospital 21 Hospital Rd, Ph: 07 4094 7500Dentist Chillagoe HospitalPharmacy Chillagoe General Store, 11 Queen St, Ph: 07 4094 7100

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