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Featured RV Friendly Events

TAS
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Light Up the West - Strahan Solstice

Get ready to illuminate your winter at the inaugural Light Up the West on Tasmania’s rugged West Coast.

This unique event combines the magic of light, history, and the adventurous spirit of our people on the West in the depths of a Tassie Winter.
Join us for a free audio-visual light show in Strahan and immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences hosted by locals. Think food, live music, bustling markets, invigorating winter solstice plunges, and more across the region. 

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Aberdeen Highland Games

Event date - Saturday 4 July 2026

The annual Aberdeen Highland Games takes place on first weekend in July each year and is run in conjunction with the Scottish Australia Heritage Council's Heritage Week.

During the day a number of events take place together with stalls providing food great coffee and Scottish/Celtic displays all of which represent traditional Celtic culture and recreation.

The games are a gathering of pipe bands, Clans, dancers, heavy event participants, to help celebrate the Scottish/Celtic history of the Upper Hunter. There are a number of novelty events for children.

Parking is free attendants will guide you in.

More information available HERE

QUEENSLAND
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Cardwell Pioneers Tour

The Cardwell Pioneer Tours are currently operating every Monday and Thursday morning from 10am at the Visitor Information and Heritage Centre located in Cardwell. The tour incorporates all the buildings in the historic precinct and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the area’s colourful history as they move through each building. The tour begins at the old Bush Telegraph building which was the Telegraph and Post Office and explains how Cardwell was founded in 1864 as the first port in North Queensland. Over in the Courthouse visitors can gain an understanding of the old judicial system. Several interesting items are on display including the original straight-jackets used in Tully to restrain the more energetic offenders. The old lock-up building was still in use during the1980s at the Cardwell Police Station. The final building is the old Shire Hall which the community used for a multitude of purposes included balls and other formal social events. The tour concludes on the balcony of the Visitor Information Centre where visitors can enjoy a complementary Devonshire Tea while taking in one of the best views in North Queensland overlooking Hinchinbrook Island, Gould Island and the Family Islands


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA
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Devonport - TAS RVFT

Devonport is a city located in Northern Tasmania, at the mouth of the Mersey River, and is where you will disembark from the Spirit of Tasmania. For a touch of history, the Maritime Museum & Historical Society features a display of detailed models from the days of sail and the age of steam to the present seagoing passenger ferries. The Don River Railway Museum has the largest collection of steam locomotives and passenger carriages in Tasmania; the trains run daily along the Don River. Built in 1916, Home Hill is a National Trust property containing many interesting and historic mementos of Tasmania’s only Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons. The Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre portrays the life of tribal Tasmanian Aborigines in dioramas.Those visiting Devonport can find short term parking at Horsehead Creek, Devonport Rd. Sites are available for $10 per vehicle per night with permits obtainable from the Visitor Information Centre. Please note stays are limited to 3 nights.  A dump point can be located just across the road from Horsehead Creek and potable water can be found Atkenhead Point Car Park on Victoria Parade.Devonport is your starting point to explore the friendly state of Tasmania, with plenty of things to do and ample flora and fauna on offer. Close to Devonport is the Tasmanian Arboretum in Eugenana. Although this has some native animals such as platypus, the feature is the 47ha collection of native trees. Also, near Devonport is Braddon's Lookout, offering a view of the coast. Those wanting to take in even more of the scenery can book on one of the sight-seeing flights at Devonport airport. Other great places to visit include the Devonport Regional Gallery and the Pandemonium Discovery & Adventure Centre. The Australian Weaving Mills Factory Outlet is just the place to pick up discounted towels and manchester. Devonport’s Farmer’s Market is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at the Showgrounds. Local produce ranging from fruit and vegetables to jams and relishes are on sale.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Devonport VIC, Paranaple Arts Centre, 145 Rooke St DevonportPh: 03 6420 2900www.visitdevonport.com.au.Casual Parking       Paid parking at Fenton Way, between Best St & Oldaker St Victoria Parade boat ramp parking area. Access is via the northern entrance and is signposted accordingly.Short Term Parking           Horsehead Creek, Devonport Rd, (max 3 nights), permit from VIC by calling 03 6420 2900 with card payment, $10 pn.Dump Point  Devonport Rd - opposite Horse Head CreekLat: -41.199853 Long: 146.355346Potable Water          Atkenhead Point Car Park, Victoria Pde, DevonportLat: -41.166562Long: 146.36491837-49 Mersey Main Rd, SpreytonNear gymnastics clubHospital        Bass Hwy, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 5111 (7km E)Doctors Surgery     8 Wenvoe st, Ph: 03 6422 6200Dentist           51 Best Street, Ph: 03 6423 1516; 3 Barker Street, Ph: 03 6424 5486Pharmacy     56-58 Rooke St,Ph: 03 6424 1591; 155 William St, Ph: 03 6424 4233Supermarket            Coles, Best St, Ph: 03 6424 6510; Woolworths, Best St, Ph: 03 6424 8733
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Perenjori - WA RVFT

Perenjori is situated 368 kilometres north-east of Perth. The town covers approximately 8000 square kilometres, and has a population of only 600. Gold was discovered in Perenjori in 1894, and in 1916 it was declared a town site.Within town there are two options for overnight parking; the rest area on Mullewa-Wubin Road between the Anzac Memorial & Village Green, and the Sports Oval off Mullewa-Wubin Road. Both offer 24 hour parking free of charge, with toilets, bins, and water available, and pets are permitted on leads. A free dump point is available at the Perenjori Caravan Park on the corner of Crossing Street and North Road.Perenjori sits on the ‘Wildflower Way’, and in the wildflower season from late August to October travellers may see an abundance of orchids, pink and white everlastings, and the wreath leschenaultia. Perenjori is also a birdwatchers paradise, with many water birds seasonally making their way inland to nearby habitats.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Perenjori & Districts Visitors CentreFowler St, Perenjori WA 6620P: 08 9973 1105 (July to October)P: 08 9973 0100 (Off season)www.perenjori.wa.gov.auCasual Parking       Fowler St btwn Smith St & Hesford StShort Term Parking           Mullewa-Wubin Rd btwn Anzac Memorial & Village Green, (24hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, c/seating, water, BBQ, pets on lead; Sports Oval bitumen car park area off Mullewa-Wubin Rd via Stan Cannon entrance, (24hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, water, pets on leadLong Term Parking            Perenjori Caravan Park, cnr Crossing St & North Rd, (96hr), tlts, shwr, BBQ, $16.50pvpn unpwr, $27.00PVPN power.Dump Point  Perenjori Caravan Park, cnr Crossing St & North RdPotable Water          Perenjori Caravan Park; Village Green public tlts, Mullewa-Wubin Rd btwn Anzac Memorial & Village Green; Sports Oval, off Wubin-Mullewa Rd via Stan Cannon entranceHospital        Nearest Hospital is at Morawa 40km N via Mullewa-Wubin Rd. 4 Caufield Rd, Morawa, 08 9971 0200Doctors Surgery     Perenjori Medical Centre, Russel St, Perenjori, 08 9973 1031, Hours: Tues 9am – 12pm, Thurs 1.30pm – 5pmDentist           Royal Flying Doctors Service (mobile dentist), bookings & info through Perenjori Shire Office, 08 9973 0100Pharmacy     Nearest is Morawa Pharmacy, 60 Winfield St, Morawa, 08 9971 1732, open 6 daysSupermarket            Perenjori IGA Xpress, Fowler St, Perenjori, 08 9973 1052
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Wundowie - WA RVFT

Wundowie is a small, historic town nestled between Perth and Northam in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region. Surrounded by rolling hills and native bushland, it offers a charming mix of country tranquility and industrial heritage. Established in the 1940s as a purpose-built town to support a local ironworks industry, Wundowie retains much of its mid-century character while serving as a peaceful gateway to nearby nature reserves, walking trails, and scenic drives.RV travellers visiting Wundowie can enjoy convenient facilities at the Wundowie RV Park on Banksia Avenue. Offering free short-term parking for up to 48 hours, the park includes essential amenities such as BBQs, bins, potable water, and covered seating areas. A dump point is also located onsite for easy waste disposal, making it a comfortable and well-equipped stopover for self-contained visitors exploring the region.When visiting Wundowie, travellers can enjoy the town’s peaceful country charm and explore its unique heritage. Take a stroll through Wundowie Heritage Park to learn about the town’s industrial past, or enjoy a picnic surrounded by natural bushland. The nearby Avon Valley offers scenic drives, walking trails, and wildflower spotting in spring, while those seeking adventure can explore the nearby Perth Hills or visit Lake Leschenaultia for swimming, kayaking, and birdwatching.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNortham Visitor Centre2 Grey St, Northam WA 6401Ph: 08 9622 2100E: visit@northam.wa.gov.auW: www.northam.wa.gov.au/visit/Casual Parking (near retail centre)      Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveShort Term Parking Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveNil cost, 48hrs, BBQ, bins, water, covered seatingDump Point Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveLat: -31.75979Long: 116.384683Potable Water        Wundowie RV Park, Banksia AveHospital       Local ambulance vehicle based in town. Regional hospital 25 mins away.Supermarket IGA 46-48 Boronia AvePh: 08 9573 6229