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Featured RV Friendly Events

TASMANIA

Salamanca Market

Saturday (Weekly)

8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woolen products and handmade jewelry, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city center. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

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Cummins Show and Ag Fair

t’s almost time for that great family fun day out at the Cummins Show, Saturday 11 October.

What’s there to explore:

Bouncy Castles – Free.
Speed Shear competition.
Giant Zorb Rollers – Free.
Horse Barrel Race.
Rollin, Revvin & Rippin Car competition.
The Pavillion – admire the art, craft, flowers, produce and cooking entries.
9 Hole Putt Putt mini golf – Free.
Market stalls to explore.
Soccer Shootout – Free.
Cummins Lions Doughnuts.
Many food options to choose.
SA Water “Hydration Station” – BYO drink bottle.
Bar – Beer, Ciders, Slushies (both alcoholic & non) fresh popcorn.
Show Bags.
Poultry and Bird competition.
Roving Balloon artist – Free.

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QLD

Chinchilla Melon Festival

The Chinchilla Melon Festival is held every two years in February. Escape the city, meet up with friends and experience the Western Downs.

Known as the ‘Melon Capital’ of Australia, Chinchilla produces a quarter of Australia’s melons and celebrates the fact biennially in February. Join with the locals for some hilarious fun and festivities as events, such as melon skiing, melon iron man, melon bungee, melon bullseye, pip spitting and melon tossing, get into full throw.

There’s back-to-back entertainment for the whole family. So pull on some old clothes and take to the streets of Chinchilla, that are awash with melon mayhem. But be warned: you might end up in a very sticky situation!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Pyengana Recreation Ground - TAS RVFD

Pyengana is a small village in north-east Tasmania, located approximately 30-minutes’ drive from the coastal town of St Helens and an hour from Scottsdale. Pyengana offers free parking at the recreation ground on St Columba Falls Road. While visiting, be sure to take up the opportunity to visit the Pyengana Dairy Company and Cheese Factory and watch cheese being made, sample some of Pyengana’s award-winning produce, and purchase some of your favourite hearty cheddar. Pyengana Dairy Company and Cheese Factory has been making tasty cheese using traditional methods for more than 100 years. Also within the region are some extremely picturesque waterfalls, including the cascading St Columba Falls. Cost: Donation at gateParking: Negotiable stay limitOpening Hours: 7 days

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Oberon - NSW RVFT

Set on the western fall of the Blue Mountains, Oberon is a vibrant community with a rich history. Dominated by stunning natural landscapes, Oberon and the surrounding area is highlighted by a tapestry of rolling farmland, pine forests, steep cliffs and caves.RV travellers love to visit Oberon, an historic town that offers ample services and facilities to accommodate its visitors. Parking is available for self-contained vehicles at The Reef Camping Area. Lengths of stays can be negotiated, and there is no charge to stay at this site. Facilities available include bins, water, barbecues and covered seating. Travellers are invited to bring along their furry friends if they are kept on leads. A dump point is accessible at the corner of Albion and North Streets, and potable water is available at the visitor information centre.Lake Oberon, on the edge of town, is open all year round for freshwater fishing, kayaking and other non-powered boats. There is plenty to explore along the town’s main street, which boasts a variety of shopping outlets, 2 large supermarkets, 4 museums and a holiday park.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreOberon Visitor Information Centre48 Ross St, OberonPh: 02 6329 8210www.visitoberon.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Ross St adjacent to Ray White Real Estate and outside of the VIC; at rear of Anglican Church on Queen St.Short & Long Term ParkingThe Reef Camping AreaThe Reef Rd, off Abercrombie Rd OberonSelf-contained vehicles only, negotiable stay limit, nil charge, bins, water, BBQ, water, toilets, covered seating, pets on lead welcomeDump PointCnr Albion & North StsLat: -33.699067, Long: 149.854744Potable WaterOberon Visitor Information Centre48 Ross St, OberonHospitalNorth St, Oberon Ph: 02 6336 6700Doctors Surgery148 Oberon St, Oberon Ph: 02 6336 1505Dentist72 Dart St, Oberon Ph: 02 6336 0902Pharmacy135 Oberon St, Oberon Ph: 02 6336 1466SupermarketIGA, 141 Oberon St Ph: 02 6336 1101Foodworks, 114 Oberon St Ph: 02 6336 1872

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Terowie Rail Station Yard - SA RVFD

Terowie is a small village located approximately 221 kilometres north of Adelaide. Officially declared a historical town, visitors can find authentic and well preserved 1880s buildings scattered throughout Terowie, making this town the perfect place to visit for photographers, historians and rail buffs. The Terowie Railway Station was once the junction of the broad gauge line south to Adelaide, the narrow gauge lines east to Peterborough and Broken Hill, north to Quorn and Alice Springs, and west to Port Augusta and Western Australia. Today, the railway offers free parking for up to 96 hours for those travelling in RVs. Visitors will have access to bins, barbecues, fuel, covered seating and toilets, and pets on a lead are welcome. TV reception and mobile coverage is also available in the area.The Terowie Rail Station is the ideal destination for a peaceful stopover, experiencing a time forgotten.Parking: 96hrs

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