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Featured RV Friendly Events

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

Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival

Event date: 10 - 16 May 2027

One may ponder, what does Kernewek Lowender mean or what does it represent?

Kernewek Lowender means “Cornish Happiness”.

Cornish Happiness is what the Cornish migrants discovered when they migrated to the towns of Moonta, Kadina & Wallaroo.

Why do we hold a festival biennially to celebrate this one may ask?

We celebrate the traditions, culture, and heritage of our Cornish ancestors.

The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is a beloved staple on the events calendar of both Yorke Peninsula and South Australia.

The festival week sees tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Cornish heritage and traditions, while enjoying the best of the region’s food and beverage, culture, and of course, welcoming hospitality.

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TASMANIA

Festival Of Voices

Friday 28 June 2026 - Sunday 7 July 2026 (Annual)

Festival of Voices celebrates the transformative power of singing that brings people together. Inspired by the age-old tradition of gathering around a fire, this Tasmanian winter event series has become Australia's leading singing celebration. Since the first Festival in 2005, our series of events has become a symbol of warmth and community, drawing 30,000 people during the Festival period. The Big Sing Bonfire, where it all began, remains a vital part of the Festival, symbolising the joy and vitality of singing together. The program includes various music styles, including choral, contemporary, and cabaret, attracting music lovers worldwide. Experience Festival of Voices with opportunities to attend concerts, participate in learning and development sessions, and engage in informal singalongs. It's an immersive blend of entertainment and development, ensuring a well-rounded celebration where all can enjoy a shared passion for singing.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

Yarram - VIC RVFT

Yarram is situated in the South Gippsland, and is only 2.5 hours from Melbourne. The town was gazetted in 1893; however, was originally known as ‘Yarram Yarram’ until 1924; the origins of the name are thought to have originated from an Aboriginal phrase meaning ‘plenty of water’. Today, Yarram is still a rural farming town with a population of 2,100 people. Yarram offer RV travellers a wide variety of free services, including 24 hour parking at Tarra River Rec Area, 96 hour parking at White Woman’s Waterhole, and a dump point and potable water which can be found along Buckley Street.Yarram is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. The town is in close proximity to Ninety Mile Beach, the spectacular cool rainforest of the Tarra-Bulga National Park, the Strzelecki Ranges and Wilsons Promontory. Tourist/Visitor Centre Yarram VIC & Art Gallery8 Rodger St, Yarram VICPh: 03 5182 6553 Open 10.00am - 3.00pmCasual Parking Lawler St (behind Library)Short Term Parking Tarra River Rest Area, South Gippsland Hwy, 24hr; Port Albert Foreshore, 24hrLong Term Parking White Woman's Waterhole, Won Wron Woddside Rd, (96hr)Dump Point Railway AvePotable Water Railway AveHospital Yarram District Health Service, 20 Nicol St, Ph: 03 5182 0222Pharmacy Advantage Pharmacy, 199 commercial Rd, Ph: 03 5182 5005; Neilson's Pharmacy, 247 Commercial Rd, Ph: 03 5182 5042Supermarket Woolworths, 17 James St, Ph: 1300 767 969; Foodworks, 261 Commercial Rd, Ph: 03 5182 5003

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QUEENSLAND

Millmerran - QLD RVFT

Millmerran sits on the Gore Highway between Toowoomba and Goondiwindi, on the border of the Darling Downs and Western Downs regions of Queensland. The traditional owners of the area are the Kambuwal Aboriginal people. The name Millmerran is a derivative of an Aboriginal term for ‘lookout’, as there is high ground in the area that was used for that purpose.The area started out in the 1700s as the vast sheep farm, Yandilla Station. In the late 1800s, land holdings became smaller and primary production changed to mixed farming, with cotton, grains, beef, dairy, poultry and honey production becoming some of the main industries.Many fantastic murals depicting the history of the area are painted on the side of the buildings in town and on the water reservoir. The Millmerran Museum also has extensive displays from the area’s past. The museum is open regularly or can be opened at other times by arrangement.Just out of Millmerran is the All Saints Anglican Church and historic cemetery, a walk through the adjoining cemetery is well worth the stop. South of town, on the Inglewood Road, is Mt Basalt. This unique geological and environmental landmark, featuring rare volcanic formations, offers a variety of walking trails and a lookout with spectacular views.Annual events include the Australia Day celebrations, the Millmerran Show in February/March, fishing competitions, shooting competitions and camp drafts. The Australian Camp Oven Festival is a biennial event held in even numbered years, with activities such as camp oven cooking competitions, country music, apron competition, damper throwing, and billy boiling speed tests.Millmerran offers a fascinating mix of experiences, sights and characters. Come along and experience the spirit of the Darling Downs through the town's unique attractions and festivalsTourist/Visitor Centre Millmerran VIC, 24 Charlotte St, MillmerranPh: 07 4695 2560millmerraninfo@toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auwww.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auCasual Parking Ruttledge St, behind Campbell St CBD;Next to the Anzac Park, bordered by Campbell St and Charlotte StsShort & Long Term Parking Walpole Park, Walpole St, (72hr), self-contained vehicles, no feesDump Point Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdPotable Water Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdHospital 50-60 Commens St, Ph: 07 4695 1211Doctors Surgery 45 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1100Pharmacy 43 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1458Supermarket 25 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1260

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Port Augusta - SA RVFT

Port Augusta is perfectly positioned within a three hour drive from Adelaide; an arm’s reach of the majestic Flinders Ranges; located on the quiet waterways at the head of Spencer Gulf; and is the doorway to the South Australian outback.Within Port Augusta is the Wadlata Outback Centre, providing visitors with an introduction to life in the Australian outback. The information centre recently had a million dollar upgrade and offers visitors an unbelievable journey through the evolution of the Flinders Ranges and the outback of South Australia.The Motorhome Park on Power Station Road is the ideal base to stop and explore this scenic region. A dump point and other facilities are available at the Park, with potable water located just one kilometre from Port Augusta at the Coles Express Shell Meteor Service Station.Modern shopping facilities are located within a friendly mall atmosphere and there are a number of historic places of interest that can be enjoyed while on a leisurely heritage walk through the town.Tourist/Visitor Centre Wadlata Outback Centre, 41 Flinders TerracePh: 08 8641 9193wadlata@portaugusta.sa.gov.auwww.wadlata.sa.gov.auCasual Parking Woolworths/Big W car park off Wharflands Esp. (cnr Gibson St & El Alamein Rd, adj. to skatepark)Short Term Parking Motorhome Park, Power Station Rd (adjoining ETSA Oval Precinct), $10.00 pvpn, (96hr)Dump Point Motorhome Park, Power Station Rd (adjoining ETSA Oval Precinct). Free for staying guests otherwise $3 fee to use. Potable Water Coles Express Shell Meteor Service Station, cnr Highway 1 & Stirling Rd, Port Augusta East (1km from Port Augusta)Hospital 71 Hospital Rd, Ph: 08 8648 5500Doctors Surgery Augusta Westside Medical Centre, 25 Loudon Rd, Ph: 08 8642 2100Pharmacy Crossroads Pharmacies, 25 Loudon Rd, Ph: 08 8642 5655Supermarket Coles Supermarket, Augusta Hwy, Ph: 08 8641 0202; Woolworths, 25 Tassie St, Ph: 08 8642 2600; Foodland Supermarket, 23 Loudon St, Ph: 08 8642 2589

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