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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

National Cherry Festival

Event date: 5 - 7 December 2025

Join growers, makers and cherry lovers as we celebrate the iconic cherry in the heart of Young – Australia’s Cherry Capital – from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December 2025.

The festivities begin early with Cherry Festival Week, so make it a weekend to remember as the town bursts into colour, flavour and community spirit for this unmissable regional celebration.

Young, nestled in the beautiful Hilltops Region, bursts into vibrant life each December with the National Cherry Festival. Proudly known as Australia’s Cherry Capital, our town celebrates its rich farming heritage and delicious cherries with joy and community spirit.

Join us on the first weekend of December as orchards glow red and green, signaling peak cherry season. Streets bustle with lively markets, music, laughter, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cherry pies. For over 150 years, cherries have been central to our story, connecting generations and cultures.

The festival isn’t just about cherries; it’s a vibrant showcase of our town’s resilience, unity, and history. Everyone, from locals to travelers worldwide, gathers to share in the warmth, friendship, and the sweetest cherries you’ll ever taste.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Sculpture by the sea

Event date: 6 - 23 March 2026

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe is staged on the beautiful Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia. The exhibition is featured from the sea wall, all the way along the sand towards North Cottesloe and on the surrounding grassed areas creating a beautiful sculpture park. Access to Cottesloe Beach can be made from the ramps or stairs at different locations along Marine Parade.

OVERVIEW

Prepare for a great day full of sand, sun and sculpture – finishing with a stunning sunset! Visit our pages with information on Getting There & Around, Accessibility Information, Where to Stay & Where to Eat. Get involved in some of the public programs during the exhibition including the Schools Education Program. You can also find out about the exhibiting artists, and which sculptures have received awards & subsidies since the first exhibition was stage on Cottesloe beach in 2005.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Flame Festival - Copper Coast

Event date: 8 - 10 May 2026

Get ready to ignite your senses at the FLAME Festival 2026, a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community across the Copper Coast. Returning for its third edition, this biennial event lights up the towns of Kadina, Moonta, and Wallaroo with a spectacular showcase of local talent and artistic flair.

Whether you're a curious visitor or a proud local, FLAME Festival offers something for everyone, a chance to connect, create, and celebrate the spirit of the Copper Coast.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Latrobe - TAS RVFT

Latrobe, once a bustling port, is located on the banks of the Mersey River in north-west Tasmania. This historical town reflects a relaxing atmosphere, with a friendly and welcoming ambiance. Those visiting Latrobe can find short-term parking at Latrobe Council Stop Spot, located in Cotton Street, behind IGA on the grassed area. Sites are available for $10 per vehicle per night and includes access to a dump point and potable water. Latrobe has an abundance of places to visit and things to see. The Tourist Information Centre (TIC), located in Bells Parade, has a wide range of brochures and material to help you explore the region. Don’t forget to book your tours and pick up your souvenirs. The TIC is open 7 days with free parking available. For the history buffs there are 75 heritage listed buildings within the town, such as the Courthouse Museum and Sherwood Hall. The House of Anvers is just the place for all you chocoholics, with chocolate tasting every day of the week from 7am – 5pm. Some of the wonderful walks to enjoy in the area include Dooley’s Hill and the Sheean Walk, a tree lined stroll with plaques along the way depicting contributions Australians made during various conflicts. The Warrawee Forest Reserve meanders along the banks of the Mersey River. Many of these areas have picnic and barbeque facilities where a relaxing lunch can be enjoyed. The Latrobe Landcare Group conduct platypus tours of this area; early morning or at dusk is the best time to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.Tourist/Visitor Centre Latrobe Visitor Information Centre21 George St, LatrobePh: 03 6421 4699enquiries@latrobetasmania.com.auwww.latrobetasmania.comCasual Parking Gilbert St & side streets, (day time only)Short & Long Term Parking Latrobe Motorhome Stop Spot, Cotton St, behind IGA on grassed area, $10 per night per vehicle with a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 14 day period Dump Point Wells IGA car park, 108-114 Gilbert StPotable Water Wells IGA car park, 108-114 Gilbert StHospital Bass Hwy, Ph: 03 6426 5111Doctors Surgery 45 Gilbert St, Ph: 03 6426 1141Dentist Lewis St, Ph: 03 6426 1573Pharmacy 45 Gilbert St, Ph: 03 6426 1102Supermarket Ritchies IGA, 79 Gilbert St, Ph: 03 6426 1151; Wells IGA, 108 -114 Gilbert St, Ph: 03 6426 5000

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TASMANIA

Wynyard - TAS RVFT

Wynyard is a relatively big town, located on the north-west coast of Tasmania, 17km west of Burnie. With a population exceeding 13,500, Wynyard is a rural town with its industries being dairy and agriculture. It is also a great fishing destination where the fresh catch of the day is cooked while you watch the boats come in.Those visiting Wynyard can find a dump point and potable water can be found at Transfer Station, Goldie Street.Wynyard; a place of natural beauty, with waterfalls and forests to enjoy, is a perfect holiday destination. There is plenty to see and do within the area, including beach activities, ocean and river fishing, scenic drives through picturesque landscapes, as well as kayaking and waterside walks. Behind Wynyard are small villages dotted along country roads, each with broad views of beautiful patchwork green, gold and brown farmland. Every September and October the Table Cape Tulip Farm bursts into colour, with a vast array of tulips. Table Cape is an almost circular volcanic outcrop overlooking Wynyard, with its northern face rising 170 metres above sea level. The Table Cape Lookout and Lighthouse, established in 1888, is the best place to take in this magnificent view.Tourist/Visitor Centre 8 Exhibition Link, Wynyard TASPh: 03 6443 8330wowreception@warwyn.tas.gov.auwww.wowtas.com.auCasual Parking Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Information Centre, 8 Exhibition Link, long bay parkingShort Term Parking Wynyard Showgrounds, 72 hours, self-contained only, $10pvpn Dump Point Transfer Stn, Goldie StPotable Water Transfer Stn, Goldie StHospital North West Regional Hosp, 23 Brickport Rd Burnie, Ph: 03 6430 6666, (15min)Doctors Surgery 138 Goldie St, Ph: 03 6442 2201; Clinic, 24 Saunders St, Ph: 03 6442 1700Dentist 23 Goldie St, Ph: 03 6442 1200Pharmacy Dixon's Pharmacy, 112 Goldie St, Ph: 03 6442 2132; Health Point Pharmacy, 8a Inglis St, Ph: 6442 4323Supermarket IGA, 36 Park St, Ph: 03 6442 2524; Woolworths, 106-110 Goldie St, Ph: 6442 3023

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Polkdinney Park - SA RVFD

Polkdinney Park is found in the town of Kyancutta, on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, 551 kilometres northwest of Adelaide. The park was opened in 1986 as part of the Jublilee 150 commemorations, and contains a collection of typical farming equipment used in the early pioneer settlement days, along with the names of pioneers from the district carved into the fence posts around the park.There is ample space for parking of RVs including big rigs. There is no cost to stay, pets are permitted in the park, and bins and toilets are also provided. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Western side of Kyancutta Store behind public phone box, neg time limit, pets on lead, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: 7 days

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