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Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Tunarama Festival

Event date: 16 - 18 January 2026

Tunarama is back — bigger, brighter and bolder than ever.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Port Lincoln, Tunarama 2026 marks a brand new chapter for one of Australia’s most iconic regional festivals. From January 16–18, the three-day celebration will bring together the best of tradition and transformation — honouring over 60 years of heritage while embracing a fresh vision for the future.

Tunarama 2026 will feature everything locals and visitors love — the legendary Tuna Toss, and the vibrant street parade — alongside a feast of new experiences celebrating Port Lincoln’s reputation as the Seafood Capital of Australia.

Expect fresh seafood tastings and demonstrations, live music, local wine and produce showcases, multicultural experiences, live entertainment and a wide range of family-friendly activities — all designed to spotlight the people, industries, and culture that make Port Lincoln unique.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, this is your invitation to be part of something special. Tunarama 2026 is more than a festival — it’s a homecoming, a celebration, and a taste of what’s to come.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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.

QUEENSLAND
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Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival

Event date: 26 June - 5 July 2026

The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is Australia’s only Outback film festival and the world’s only festival dedicated to profiling and supporting the Australian film industry. Held in Winton, Queensland, this family-friendly festival offers an immersive experience that caters to diverse audiences, celebrating Australian storytelling against the stunning backdrop of the Outback.

The festival’s dynamic program features themed special events, Breakfast with the Stars, the unique Silent Night Experience, film-student-led Short Film Competition and film location tours. These engaging activities allow visitors to connect deeply with Australian cinema and culture. The festival also plays a vital role in the industry by supporting Queensland and Australian filmmakers, often providing premiere screenings for local productions that face distribution challenges.

Showcasing the best new Australian films alongside a retrospective program, the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival ensures that authentic Australian stories reach appreciative audiences.

A highlight of the festival is its venue—the historic Royal Theatre, Winton’s open-air theatre. Established in 1918, it is one of only two remaining open-air theatres in Australia, making it a must-visit destination for film lovers and history buffs alike.

Experience the magic of Australian cinema under the Outback stars at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival, where stories come to life in the heart of Queensland.



Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA
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Numurkah - VIC RVFT

Numurkah is a town in Victoria, located on the Goulburn Valley Highway. Despite the active street life of this busy rural community, the town exudes a relaxed and friendly vibe. Visitors can explore the pretty main street on foot, where they will be greeted with smiling faces of the locals.When visiting Numurkah, RV travellers in self-contained vehicles can park at the Lions Park, Katamatite Nathalia Rd for up to 48 hours. Pets are permitted on leads, and access to toilets and water is available. The dump point is located at the showgrounds.Being the centre of a thriving agricultural area, Numurkah is a food lovers’ paradise. On offer are a range of locally made wines, handmade cheeses, cold pressed olive oil, as well as organic honey and almonds. The makers of the Farm Gate Trail will be happy to give you a tour around their farms and have a chat about the processes involved.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNumurkah Visitor Information Centre99 Melville St, NumurkahPh: 1800 607 607Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Knox St and Melville StShort Term Parking   Lions Park, Katamatite Nathalia Rd48hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, toilets and waterDump Point       Numurkah Showgrounds, Tunnock RdLat: -36.09376Long: 145.44598Potable Water   Numurkah Showgrounds, Tunnock RdHospital    2 Katamatite Rd, Numurkah – Ph: 03 5862 0555Doctors Surgery        Numurkah Medical Centre – Ph: 03 5862 2111Quinn Street Clinic – Ph: 03 5862 2044Dentist     Goulburn Valley Dental Group – Ph: 03 5862 0300Pharmacy Guardian Pharmacy, Melville StLouis Hamon Pharmacy, 80 Melville StSupermarket     Ritches IGA, 2/14 Melville StFoodworks, 87 Melville St
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Iron Knob Campground - SA RVFD

Iron Knob is located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 375 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. It is referred to as the birthplace of the Australian steel industry. For travellers with an interest in mining, a tour of the town museum or a visit to a mining lookout may be a valued experience. Iron Knob campground is an ideal place for travellers to stay; parking is permitted for 120 hours for a donation to Iron Knob Progress Association. Longer stays can be negotiated, and covered seating, showers, rubbish bins, toilets and barbecue facilities are provided.Iron Knob has quiet, tree lined streets and offers a quality visitors centre managed by friendly locals, a post office and a hotel. The town is an ideal base from which to explore the Gawler Ranges, Whyalla and Port Augusta. Nearby attractions include the ancient granite formations in the Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner salt lakes where speed records are broken.Cost: Donation to be paid to Iron Knob Progress AssociationParking: Covered seating, showers, bins, toilets, water & BBQ facs, (120hrs negotiable)Opening Hours: 24hrs
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Merredin - WA RVFT

Merredin is on the Great Eastern Highway, approximately 260km east of Perth and 330km west of Kalgoorlie. Visiting Merredin is a step back in time with attractions including the Merredin Railway Museum, Pioneer Park and Military Museum. The self-guided Heritage Walk Trail will take you past historic buildings in the CBD, including the beautifully restored Cummins Theatre.Self-contained travellers can stay at Merredin Park Reserve for 24 hours free of charge. Pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located nearby at Merredin Tourist Park, and potable water can be obtained from the Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre. The area surrounding Merredin offers natural beauty; visitors can enjoy bush and rock walks at Merredin Peak and Tamma Parkland, and just two hours’ drive south from Merredin is the famous Wave Rock at Hyden. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre45 Barrack St, MerredinPh 08 9041 1666Casual Parking       Barrack Street Car Park, Entrance through Apex Park and Barrack St & Queens Street intersection, Day parking onlyShort Term Parking           Merredin Peak Reserve, Entry at Benson & Watson Rds, 24hr, pets on a lead, no chargeDump Point  Merredin Tourist Park, 2 Oats St. Access to full circuit can be restricted if there is full occupancy at Tourist Park.Potable Water          Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, 85 Barrack St, MerredinHospital        82 Haig Rd, Ph: 08 9081 3222Doctors Surgery     Karis Medical Group, 35 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 3126 or 08 9041 5347. Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 9am – 12pm; Merredin Medical Centre, 91 Todd St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2900. Mon-Thur: 9am-5pm / Fri: 8.30am – 3pm / Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)Dentist           Bates Street Dental Clinic, 32 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1735Pharmacy     Savings Plus, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, 08 9041 1311Supermarket            IGA, Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2447