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Featured RV Friendly Events

Opal Evolution – Stones that Flow with Light

Dates: 02/10/2026 - 04/10/2026

Opal Evolution is an immersive outback arts and culture festival held in Andamooka, the home of the world's rarest opal. Across three nights the desert landscape comes alive with large-scale light projections, live music, giant puppets, and community parades. By day, visitors can join creative workshops, explore opal mining heritage, and connect with artists, locals, and the unique spirit of this opal-rich town. Blending art, story, and stars under vast desert skies, Opal Evolution offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of Outback South Australia.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Cobargo Folk Festival

Event date - 27/02/2026 - 1/3/2026

The 2026 Cobargo Folk Festival is a welcoming, family-friendly event featuring a weekend of folk and roots music in the NSW village of Cobargo in the beautiful Bega Valley.

Established in 1996, the Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved village festivals because of its intimate size, fun and friendly vibe, and its high-quality artistic program.

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a place to reconnect, relax and get creative with family and friends. The Festival offers a warm and authentic experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast, featuring the best of live folk and roots music from Australian and overseas.

The family friendly vibe continues with KidBARGO! our special kids' program and The Crossing Youth Performers' stage.

Come and try the best of Sapphire Coast produce at the festival food village and enjoy local art and craft offerings at the festival market.

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TASMANIA

Salamanca Market

Saturday (Weekly)

8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woolen products and handmade jewelry, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city center. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Kalgoorlie-Boulder - WA RVFT

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is located in the heart of Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields region, 603 kilometres east of Perth, and is home to many major international mining companies. The town is a living testimony to the power of gold and the strength of the pioneering spirit. Kalgoorlie Boulder Pure Gold, the local accredited Visitor Centre, is located in the Town Hall at the Corner of Hannan and Wilson Streets. You can book local tours here, or utilise the substantial retail outlet - selling souvenirs and local produce.Those visiting Kalgoorlie can find short-term parking at Centennial Park. There is no fee to stay here and parking is limited to 72 hours; however, there is no limit on the number of revisits, but must have at least 24hrs between each visit. A dump point and potable water can be found along Forrest Street. Kalgoorlie is a wonderful place for RV travellers to visit. A great attraction is ‘The Round’, which is WA’s biggest regional annual racing carnival. This race started in 1896 and is now held annually in the second week of September. Another great event is the The Saint Barbara’s Festival; a street parade celebrating the mining industry and the patron saint of miners, held in the first weekend of December. Tourist/Visitor Centre Kalgoorlie-Boulder, cnr Hannan St & Wilson St, Kalgoorlie-Boulder WAPh: 08 9021 1966Email: visitors@kalgoorlie.comwww.kalgoorlietourism.com Casual Parking Cassidy St; Hamilton St, BoulderShort Term Parking Centennial Park, 72hr, however there is no limit on the number of revisitations, but must have at least 24hrs between each visitLong Term Parking Lake Douglas Rest AreaDump Point Forrest St; Hamilton St, BoulderPotable Water Forrest St; Hamilton St, BoulderDoctors Surgery Collins St, Ph: 08 9091 3958; Dugan St, Ph: 08 9021 1660; Addis St, Ph: 08 9021 3022; 130 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 4443; 335 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 3988Dentist Dugan St, Ph: 08 9021 2598; Egan St, Ph: 08 9091 4000; Brookman St, Ph: 08 9022 7199Pharmacy 140 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9091 2221; 249 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 2453Supermarket Coles, Wilson St, Ph: 08 9021 8466; IGA, Lionel St, Ph: 08 9091 3470; Woolworths, Kalgoorlie Plaza, Ph: 08 9021 1466

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QUEENSLAND

Millmerran - QLD RVFT

Millmerran sits on the Gore Highway between Toowoomba and Goondiwindi, on the border of the Darling Downs and Western Downs regions of Queensland. The traditional owners of the area are the Kambuwal Aboriginal people. The name Millmerran is a derivative of an Aboriginal term for ‘lookout’, as there is high ground in the area that was used for that purpose.The area started out in the 1700s as the vast sheep farm, Yandilla Station. In the late 1800s, land holdings became smaller and primary production changed to mixed farming, with cotton, grains, beef, dairy, poultry and honey production becoming some of the main industries.Many fantastic murals depicting the history of the area are painted on the side of the buildings in town and on the water reservoir. The Millmerran Museum also has extensive displays from the area’s past. The museum is open regularly or can be opened at other times by arrangement.Just out of Millmerran is the All Saints Anglican Church and historic cemetery, a walk through the adjoining cemetery is well worth the stop. South of town, on the Inglewood Road, is Mt Basalt. This unique geological and environmental landmark, featuring rare volcanic formations, offers a variety of walking trails and a lookout with spectacular views.Annual events include the Australia Day celebrations, the Millmerran Show in February/March, fishing competitions, shooting competitions and camp drafts. The Australian Camp Oven Festival is a biennial event held in even numbered years, with activities such as camp oven cooking competitions, country music, apron competition, damper throwing, and billy boiling speed tests.Millmerran offers a fascinating mix of experiences, sights and characters. Come along and experience the spirit of the Darling Downs through the town's unique attractions and festivalsTourist/Visitor Centre Millmerran VIC, 24 Charlotte St, MillmerranPh: 07 4695 2560millmerraninfo@toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auwww.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auCasual Parking Ruttledge St, behind Campbell St CBD;Next to the Anzac Park, bordered by Campbell St and Charlotte StsShort & Long Term Parking Walpole Park, Walpole St, (72hr), self-contained vehicles, no feesDump Point Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdPotable Water Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdHospital 50-60 Commens St, Ph: 07 4695 1211Doctors Surgery 45 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1100Pharmacy 43 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1458Supermarket 25 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1260

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QUEENSLAND

Anderleigh Winery - QLD RVFD

Anderleigh Winery is positioned in the south east of Queensland, on top of Mount Anderleigh. The winery is made up of a 160,000 square metre area used to produce grapes.The winery offers self-contained RV parking for up to 24 hours at no charge. Pets are permitted to stay on-site, and access to toilets and water is available.24 hours gives visitors enough time to enjoy all the winery has to offer. With a multicultural restaurant and delicious wines, what more could you need during a stay? Anderleigh is only a short 30-minute drive from Gympie. While there is so much to do around the Gympie region, make sure you detour north for a pleasant stay at Anderleigh Winery. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, toilets, restricted water, covered seatingOpening Hours: Wed - Sun 11am - 9pm

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