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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Perfect Light Film Festival

Event date: TBC March 2026

Held in the iconic film town of Broken Hill, NSW, the Perfect Light Film Festival is a free three-day annual event.

The Perfect Light Film Festival advises films are unclassified and some are suited to 15+ years.

The entire festival is free.

See the website for more details.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Laura Folk Fair

Event date: 18 - 19 April 2026

The award winning National Tourism Accredited Laura Fair is a major rural festival of the Southern Flinders Ranges, held over two days annually in Laura on the first weekend of April and typically attracting 10,000 to 15,000 patrons.

The Laura Fair was first held in 1980, the brainchild of Rocky River Historic and Art Society member Dick Biles. It has been held every year since except during the COVID years. Originally started as a way to promote art and culture in the area, the resounding success of the first year led to the formation of a separate committee to undertake organisation of the event. Since 1981 the wholly volunteer driven Laura Fair Committee has been responsible for this.

The event has since grown into one of the major festivals of our region and has an important economic benefit for businesses around the region. It is the main annual fundraising avenue for many local community groups.

Our family focused event provides a wonderful country experience, with free entertainment over the whole weekend. Our event features a Street Parade with a themed costume parade put together by the local school, beautiful PADARC vintage cars, SES, CFS and local business floats, two stages of live entertainment playing all weekend, as well as roving performers and buskers, Sideshow Alley and the Showmen’s Guild of South Australia rides, on Saturday night there’s food stalls, licensed bar and Entertainment until 10pm. Golden North Ice-Cream Eating Competition, Boot toss competition, Old Courthouse Art Gallery exhibition and over 100 stalls selling a huge variety of handcrafted items, as well as food and refreshment stalls catering to a wide range of tastes.

Laura is a vibrant, artistic rural community with a population of approximately 650, situated beside the Rocky River and amongst the rolling hills of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Our event is wholly driven by a small volunteer committee and a large contingent of casual volunteers who assist with various aspects of the event.

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Flame Festival

Get ready for three unforgettable days as the FLAME Festival lights up Kadina, Moonta, and Wallaroo once again!

From 8th to 10th May 2026, the Copper Coast will come alive with a vibrant celebration of Food, Light, Art, Music & Entertainment. First ignited in May 2022, the inaugural FLAME Festival dazzled locals and visitors alike with its dynamic blend of creativity and community spirit. Now, it's back bigger and brighter than ever.FLAME Festival Returns to the Copper Coast 8–10 May 2026.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Dorrigo - NSW RVFT

Dorrigo is a picturesque country town situated at the gateway of the world heritage listed Dorrigo National Park, 580 kilometres north of Sydney. Surrounded by lush green forests and spectacular country side, Dorrigo is the perfect base to explore the beautiful northern tablelands with its spectacular waterfalls and walking trails.The village originally developed as a timber town after its settlement in the early 1900s, however dairying soon became the focus and now Dorrigo thrives on its agricultural and tourism industries. Visitors will find a welcoming, vibrant community with an artistic flair and an eclectic mix of shopping and activities. The Bielsdown River flowing through town offers excellent fishing with its abundance of trout.Dorrigo Showground on Waterfall Way has RV parking for self contained vehicles for up to 96 hours. Sites are $20 per vehicle per night (unpowered), and pets on leads are permitted. Potable water is available at Waterfall Way adjacent to the showground, opposite the high school, and a free dump point is found 300 metres west on the corner of Waterfall Way and Oak Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Dorrigo VIC36 Hickory St, Dorrigo NSWP: 02 6657 2486E: dorrigotourism@bigpond.comwww.destinationdorrigo.comCasual Parking Hickory St, adj to tennis courts & opp Bowling ClubShort & Long Term Parking Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, (96hrs), s/c only $20pvpn, no facilities or power. $30pvpn power and all facilities, pets on lead, mobile coverage. Must book in advance at Ray White Rural, 2 Cudgery St, 02 6657 1777. Covid-19 sign-in also needed at Ray White Rural.Dump Point Cnr Waterfall Way & Oak St, 300m W of showgroundPotable Water Waterfall Way adj to showground, opp high schoolHospital Dorrigo Multipurpose Centre, 14A Beech St, ph 02 6692 7700Doctors Surgery Dorrigo Medical Centre, 8 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2255; Dorrigo Health & Wellbeing Centre, 69 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 1273Dentist 24 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2386Pharmacy 67 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2005Supermarket IGA, 13 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2002 or SPAR, 35 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2572

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QUEENSLAND

Rosewood - QLD RVFT

Sitting 20 kilometres west of Ipswich, Rosewood offers a unique and vibrant township infused with country hospitality, heritage beauty and village charm. With a small population of 2,834, the town’s border is marked by the Bremer River to the south and the decommissioned Marburg Branch railway line to the north.Parking is available at Rosewood Showgrounds, where unpowered sites are offered at a rate of $15 per vehicle per night. To have access to power, a rate of $18 per vehicle per night applies. A maximum stay of 14 days exists, and the rates include access to showers, toilets and water. Conveniently, potable water and a dump point is located at the showgrounds.Explore this quaint little town with visits to the popular Cobb & Co display, Rosewood heritage trail, St Brigid’s Church and the intricate arts and crafts that line the main street. Rosewood is a beautiful town, offering visitors plenty to see and do during a leisurely stroll down its streets.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreIpswich Visitor Information CentreQueens Park, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, IpswichPh: 07 3281 0555www.discoveripswich.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Railway St, Albert St and Matthew StShort & Long Term ParkingRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodMax 14 consecutive nights, $15pvpn non pwr, $18pvpn pwr, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, water.Dump PointRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodLat: -27.640203, 152.599264Potable WaterRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodHospitalNearest hospital is at Ipswich – Ph: 07 3810 1111Doctors SurgeryThe Lockyer Doctors, Shop 5, 40 John St Rosewood – Ph: 07 5468 0100DentistNearest dentist is at Wallon – Ph: 07 3067 7990PharmacyFoote’s Pharmacy, Shop 6 40 John St Rosewood – Ph: 07 5464 1453SupermarketDrakes Supa IGA, John St

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Mount Gambier - SA RVFT

Mount Gambier is the major service centre for the Limestone Coast region and has a population of approximately 27, 275. Located halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, it is renowned for its volcanic landscapes, being home to Blue Lake and its countless craters, caves and beautiful gardens. RV travellers passing through Mount Gambier, in self-contained vehicles, are welcome to stay at Mount Gambier Showgrounds (please ensure all current interstate travel restrictions are adhered to). The showgrounds offer unpowered sites for $25 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $35 per vehicle per night. Access to showers, toilets and water is available; however, please note that sites are not available during show week – third week of October. Mount Gambier is home to several wineries, galleries, events and fresh local produce and food. It is only a short drive to the Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Padthaway wine regions, where you can sample some of the fine local food and wines. The World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves also make for a great day trip, as it is only an hour’s drive from Mount Gambier.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Visitor Centre35 Jubilee Hwy East, Mount Gambier SA Ph: 1800 087 187www.discovermountgambier.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) Various locations around townShort and Term Parking Mount Gambier Showgrounds1 Pick AveSelf-contained vehicles only, $25 per vehicle per night unpowered, $35 per vehicle per night powered, negotiable stay limit, pets allowed, showers, bins, toilets, waterDump Point Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Potable Water Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Hospital Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service276/300 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8721 1200Doctors Surgery Ferriers Medical Clinic 2/4 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier08 87254261Tristar Medical Group40 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8799 4000Dentist Mount Gambier Medical Centre2/230 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8723 4822Limestone Coast Dental38 James Street, Mount Gambier08 8723 0230Holmes Family Dental31 Helen Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 2441Pharmacy Stat Discount ChemistShop 3/145 Commercial Street E, Mount Gambier08 8725 1086Terry White Chemmart21 Helen Street, Mount Gambier 08 8725 8700Chemist KingCollins Court, 4/170-174 Jubilee HWY W, Mount Gambier08 8723 9579Supermarket ColesElizabeth Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 6310WoolworthsShopping Centre, 145 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8726 4902IGA16 Swallow Drive, Mount Gambier 08 8723 0333

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