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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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NEW SOUTH WALES

Australian Art Deco Festival – Leeton

Event date: Friday 10 July - Sunday 12 July 2026

An annual event, the Festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and is Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with an extensive program of exhibitions, markets, music, and workshops, there’s plenty to explore.

More information available HERE.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Orange FOOD Week

Event date: 20 March - 29 March 2026

From humble beginnings in 1991, Orange FOOD Week has grown into Australia's longest-running regional food festival. Over 10 days in autumn each year, we celebrate the Orange region's produce, producers and chefs with a program of unique events.

FOOD Week features six signature events and a fabulous array of satellite events at local venues. All events incorporate local produce, celebrating the story of our region’s food and wine.

This commitment to provenance makes FOOD Week Australia's longest-running regional food festival, acclaimed as one of the top ten in the country.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Swan Reach - SA RVFT

Swan Reach is located on the Murray River approximately 127 kilometres north-east of Adelaide and makes for an ideal stopover between the Riverland and Barossa regions. Swan Reach gained its name from the large number of black swans that once thrived in the area. Nestled among farmlands, with a pristine waterfront location, Swan Reach is a popular holiday spot as well as a successful horticultural and farming community.Visitors to Swan Reach can find casual parking at Len White Reserve and short-term parking can be found at Tenbury Hunter Reserve, Stott Hwy. There a nil charge to stay at Tenbury Hunter Reserve, however a 5 night maximum stay applies. Toilets, bins and a dump point are located on-site and pets on a lead are permitted. Potable water can be obtained at Len White Reserve. There is something for everyone whilst visiting Swan Reach. High cliffs shelter the river, providing excellent conditions for all types of water sports. The tallest cliffs along the Murray can be found at the ‘Big Bend’, offering spectacular scenery. The Swan Reach Hotel (circa 1865) is a lovely spot to enjoy views of the river and wildlife while enjoying a meal and learn about the history of the hotel through their photograph collection.Tourist/Visitor Centre Swan Reach Museum20-22 Nildottie Rd, Swan Reach, SAPh: 08 8570 2019Casual Parking Len White Reserve, River Reserve Rd Swan Reach & Anzac Ave, Swan ReachShort & Long Term Parking Tenbury Hunter Reserve, Stott Hwy, nil charge (maximum of 5 nts, possibility of more w/approval), tlts, bins, pets on leadDump Point Tenbury Hunter Reserve, Stott Hwy, Swan ReachPotable Water Len White Reserve, River Reserve RdDoctors Surgery Nildottie Rd, Swan Reach, ph 08 8564 2266, Wed 9am – 5pmPharmacy Pharmaceutical products can be ordered through the Angaston Pharmacy & delivered to the Swan Reach General Store dailySupermarket Swan Reach General Store, 47-49 Anzac Ave, Swan Reach, ph: 08 8570 2036

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QUEENSLAND

Charleville - QLD RVFT

Charleville is a great little outback town situated on the banks of the Warrego River, just 750 kilometres from Brisbane. While in town, encounter outback heritage and hospitality by taking a tour of an outback station, visit the great collection of memorabilia at the Historic House Museum, or discover local history trails with a self-guided drive and walking maps. One of Australia’s most endearing native animals, the bilby, is captive bred in Charleville to ensure survival of the species, and April to October is the best time to see a bilby.The Charleville Visitor Information Centre has a dump point and potable water available, and for those looking to stay and explore the area, CMCA RV Park (Bush Camp) provides parking for self-contained vehicles at just $3.00 per person per night for CMCA Members. Non members are also welcome to stay for $10 per site per night.At night, discover the beauty of the outback sky at Charleville’s Cosmos Centre and Observatory, where clear nights and a low horizon combine to give you a great night time experience.Tourist/Visitor Centre Charleville VICRailway Street, Charleville QLDPh:07 4656 8359 https://www.experiencecharleville.com.au/info@murweh.qld.gov.auCasual Parking All side streets, two blocks away from the town centreShort Term Parking CMCA RV Park (Bush Camp), 75 Adavale Rd, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $10 for non CMCA Members. Self contained vehicles only. Dump point & potable water available for use. *Normal CMCA RV Park rules apply*Long Term Parking All fishing spots along the Warrego & Ward Rivers (map avail in the Murweh Shire Visitor Guide or Charleville VIC)Dump Point Qantas Dr; or CMCA RV Park (Bush Camp), 75 Adavale Rd.Potable Water Graham Andrews Parkland, Sturt St; At Dump Point location, Qantas Dr; or Charleville Bush Camp, 77 Adavale Rd.Hospital King St, Ph: 07 4650 5000Doctors Surgery Charleville Medical Centre, 71 Galatea St, Ph: 07 4654 3210; Royal Flying Doctor Service, Old Cunnamulla Rd, Ph: 07 4654 1233Dentist Located at Hospital, King St; Charleville Dental Clinic, Edward St, (behind Town Hall)Pharmacy 20 – 22 Wills St, Ph: 07 4654 1672Supermarket IGA, 77 Alfred St, Ph: 07 4654 1003; SUPA IGA, cnr Sturt St & King St, Ph: 07 4654 1627

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QUEENSLAND

Yowah - QLD RVFT

Yowah is a small, outback opal mining town 938kms west of Brisbane and 132kms west of Cunnamulla. The town is known for the ‘Yowah Nut’, a type of opal distinctive to the area. The population of the town fluctuates between 60 to 250 people, depending on the season. Those visiting Yowah will find casual parking at the corner of Bluebonnet Blvd and Harlequin Drive. Short-term and long-term parking is available at the Yowah Rest Area in Matrix Drive, off Gemwood Street where a donation is welcomed. The dump point and potable water is also situated at the rest area. Yowah may be small but has all the amenities for the recreational vehicle traveller. The Yowah Rural Transaction Centre has the library, café, internet and of course all the visitor information you require. While in town, try a bit of opal mining at the designated area for recreational fossicking (license required), with hand tools only.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Yowah Rural Transaction Centre 20 Harlequin Dr Casual Parking Cnr Bluebonnet Blvd & Harlequin DrShort & Long Term Parking Yowah Rest Area, Matrix Dr off Gemwood St Neg hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, shwrs, bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, water. Donation welcomed.Dump Point Yowah Rest Area, Matrix Dr off Gemwood St Lat: -27.9669 Long: 144.6330Potable Water Yowah Rest Area, Matrix Dr off Gemwood StHospital Royal Flying Doctor Service 1300 697 337Doctors Surgery Nearest doctor is in CunnamullaPharmacy Scripts available Cunnamulla, Quilpie, Charleville & delivered via mailman.Supermarket Artesian Water Caravan Park & General Store, 1 Bonnet Blvd 07 4655 4953

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