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Featured RV Friendly Events

Darwin Festival

Dates: 5 – 23 August 2026

This unmissable celebration brings together the spirit of the Top End with a vibrant program of arts, culture, food, stories, dancing, and laughter to fill your heart, mind, and soul.

Over 18 unforgettable days, experience theatre, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, dance, visual arts, unique food and beverage experiences, and awe-inspiring storytelling. Loved by locals and adored by visitors, this annual festival is the centrepiece of Darwin's dry season, making August the best time of year to visit.

Through dynamic programming, innovative partnerships, and a commitment to artistic expression, artists from the Northern Territory, Australia, and around the world come together to share, connect, and inspire through the power of the arts. Darwin Festival continues to entertain and unite audiences, cementing its place as a leading cultural event in the Northern Territory and beyond.

All tickets from $0 to $79

Free and paid events. Average ticket price $44

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Crystal Brook Show

Event date: Saturday 8 August 2026

The Crystal Brook Show is a long-standing country event held annually in the Mid North region of South Australia, typically on the second Saturday in August. Organised by the North Western Agricultural Society, it blends agricultural tradition with modern entertainment to offer something for all ages. For families, there’s a sideshow alley, giant bubbles, petting zoo (“Rainbow Farm”), mechanical bull rides, talent shows and interactive activities aimed at kids. The show also features live entertainment, food vendors, and exhibitions showcasing homegrown produce and craftsmanship—all within a friendly, community-centred atmosphere.

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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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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Kondinin - WA RVFT

Kondinin is located 278 kilometres south-east of Perth in the heart of grain and sheep farming country. The shire includes three main towns, Kondinin, Hyden and Karlgarin. Hyden is 60 kilometres east of Kondinin, and Karlgarin is 45 kilometres east of Kondinin.Casual parking is available in Jones Street for vehicles up to 11m and short-term parking is available across the road at the Town Hall for up to 24 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Kondinin Caravan Park, situated in Gordon Street. Kondinin is spectacularly scenic, and a great place to visit. When Kondinin Lake is full, it is a popular destination for windsurfing and skiing, as well as a true delight for bird watching and nature lovers. The Yeerakine Rock (approximately eight kilometres from Kondinin) incorporates an old water catchment and panoramic outlook where you can see a 360 degree view of the changing farming seasons below. A walking trail is also available here, and along the path you will be able to see ‘Eucalyptus Kondinenses’. Tourist/Visitor Centre Shire Office, 11 Gordon St, Kondinin WAPh: 08 9889 1006Email: cso@kondinin.wa.gov.au Casual Parking Jones St (opp Town Hall), up to 11mShort Term Parking Town Hall parking area 24hr, 25 Jones St, up to 11mDump Point Kondinin Caravan Park, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9889 1006`Potable Water Kondinin Caravan Park, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9889 1006Hospital Graham St, Ph: 08 9894 1222Doctors Surgery Graham St, Ph: 08 9889 1753Supermarket Kondinin IGA Express, Jones St, Ph: 08 9889 1013

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Wudinna RV Park - SA RVFD/RVFT

Wudinna is a small town comprising of approximately 600 people, not too far from the South Australian coastline.For those wishing to visit the area, Wudinna RV Parks provides an excellent parking. Stays at the RV Park are available for up to 5 nights at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night unpowered and $20 per vehicle per night powered. The fee is payable to the self-registration point located in the parking area. Bins, toilets and water are accessible at this destination and pets on leads are permitted.When visiting the region, be sure to check out some of the local natural attractions. Visits to Mount Wudinna, Polda Rock, Corrobinnie Hill and Ucontitchie Hill are an absolute must. The stunning Gawgler Ranges National Park is conveniently located 40km north of the town.Cost: $10pvpn unpowered payable to self registration point in parking area, $20pvpn powered.Parking: Five night max stay, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, permit required, dump point, bins, toilets, water.Opening Hours: 7 days

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Hopetoun - WA RVFT

Hopetoun is a charming seaside village, 574 kilometres south-east of Perth. The town sits on the shores of Mary Ann Haven, which was once the port for the Phillips River Goldfield. The coastline of Hopetown boasts endless pristine beaches and scenic drives, especially the Southern Ocean Road to the east of Hopetoun, with its many lookouts and access points to beaches lined with limestone shelves.Within town, Hopetoun SC 48 hour RA offers parking for 48 hours for self-contained vehicles free of charge. Bins are provided and pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located four kilometres north of town on the Hopetoun-Ravensthorpe Road, and potable water is accessible on near Hopetoun Jetty, the Esplanade. Hopetoun village also offers a range of gifts shops, local cuisine and cafes.West of Hopetoun is the entrance to the Fitzgerald River National Park, one of the largest and botanically significant national parks in Australia. Spread across 330,000 hectares of spectacular wilderness, the park contains 15 percent of Western Australia’s plant species, 22 mammal species, 41 reptiles and more than 200 species of birds.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreHopetoun Community Resource CentreVeal St, Hopetoun WAPh: 08 9838 3062E: hopetoun@crc.net.auwww. Hopetounwa.com Casual Parking (near retail centre) Veal St near shops, Hopetoun. Groyne area, opposite the Hopetoun Post OfficeShort Term ParkingHopetoun SC 48 hour RA, east of town centre, 48hrs, no generators within town boundary, bins, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, nil chargeDump PointHopetoun-Ravensthorpe Rd, 4km N of town. Lat Long: -33.9192, 120.1371Potable WaterHopetoun Jetty, The EsplanadeDoctors Surgery46 Ved St, Hopetoun – Ph: 08 9830 3054PharmacyHopetoun Beachfront Chemist, 2/19 Veal St, Hopetoun, ph 08 9838 3333SupermarketIGA, Veal St, Hopetoun, ph 08 9838 3052

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