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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Orange FOOD Week

Event date: 20 March - 29 March 2026

From humble beginnings in 1991, Orange FOOD Week has grown into Australia's longest-running regional food festival. Over 10 days in autumn each year, we celebrate the Orange region's produce, producers and chefs with a program of unique events.

FOOD Week features six signature events and a fabulous array of satellite events at local venues. All events incorporate local produce, celebrating the story of our region’s food and wine.

This commitment to provenance makes FOOD Week Australia's longest-running regional food festival, acclaimed as one of the top ten in the country.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Loxton Lights Festival

Event date: 29 November - 31 December 2025

Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. For over 30 years, the Loxton Lights Festival has been embracing the joyous festive season for locals and visitors alike. The local community comes together to create a memorable Christmas experience for all, with spectacular Christmas light displays in large clusters of residential streets, and homes adorned with over 350 unique hand-painted Christmas scenes.

Loxton’s village-style main street, East Terrace, is a joy to behold at night from the enormous Christmas tree dazzling on the roundabout to the spectacular Light Show in the trees through the centre of town. During the day, wander the Riverland’s best shopping strip and browse the diverse range of local specialty shops with many independent, family-run small businesses providing a unique Christmas shopping experience.

Loxton is situated in the Riverland of South Australia. A 2½ hour drive east of Adelaide, Loxton is a popular destination for sheer relaxation, indulgences in food and wine, aquatic and outdoor activities, and of course our fabulous Christmas Festival.

Enjoy browsing through the website and discovering the many Christmas events associated with the Lights Festival. We look forward to welcoming you to Loxton for one of the Riverland’s most loved family events.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Gundagai Rodeo

Event date: 29 November 2025, from 12pm.

The Gundagai Rodeo is a premier event on the national rodeo circuit, being held at the Gundagai Rodeo Grounds.

As the final event on the ABCRA calendar, competition is fierce for those last national championship points, and the nation's top cowboys and cowgirls will all be in town as part of their quest for a coveted national title. Spectacular action is guaranteed, from the finals of the blue-ribbon Open Bull Ride under lights in the main arena, down to the aspiring young cowboys in the Poddy ride.

See Australia's best cowgirls 'turn and burn' in the Barrel Race and experience all the thrills and spills of the Rope, tie and Steer Wrestling finals.

Enjoy the live entertainment later in the evening after the events have been completed. A full bar and canteen facilities are available.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Cummins - SA RVFT

Cummins is a small town on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 67km north of Port Lincoln. The town was named after William Patrick Cummins, a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1896 to 1907. The major industries in the town are sheep and grain growing and there is a narrow gauge railway line to the deep-water port at Port Lincoln for exporting grain. In the past, Cummins has been known as the host of major community events including World Championship Kalamazoo Races, Wildeloo Music Festival and the Cummins Airshow.Those visiting the area can find short and long-term parking at Cummins Caravan and Cabin Park. Parking is available for a cost of $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, which includes water and use of laundry facilities. A dump point and potable water are also available on-site. While in town be sure to stop at the visitor information outlet where you can obtain information for an easy walking tour of the town. Or, for those keen to drive on a true ‘bush’ route, follow the marked old bush school sites, taking you through vast expanses of crop, sheep and cattle country. Suitable for most vehicles, maps are available at the visitor information outlet. If you are looking for a day trip, you will be met with varied and picturesque scenery if you travel the half an hour drive to the east or west coast. Both regions are renowned for beautiful swimming and surf beaches, as well as magnificent fishing locations.Tourist/Visitor Centre Five Loaves Bakery, 5 Bruce Terrace, CumminsPh: 08 8676 2438Casual Parking Bruce TerraceShort Term Parking Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe St, (Max 30 days), Ph: 08 8676 2011,Dump Point Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StPotable Water Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StHospital 19 - 21 Tumby Bay Rd, Ph: 08 8676 2101Pharmacy Cummins Chemist, 56 Bruce Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2057Supermarket Cummins IGA, 42-44 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2004

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QUEENSLAND

Dirranbandi - QLD RVFT

Located in the eastern branch of the Balonne River, Dirranbandi is known as the town that marks the end of the Southwest Rail Line. The town sits on the border of Queensland and New South Wales and has a population of approximately 640 people. RV parking is available at Balonne Minor Bridge Camp on Bollon-Dirranbandi Road. There is a maximum stay of 72 hours, and fees are by way of a donation. Pets on leads are welcome. The town’s dump point and potable water are accessible on Dirranbandi-Hebel Road. Make sure to make some time for the Dirranbandi Bakery – a highlight for many visitors to town. Their stocked-up cabinets feature homemade pies, bakery favourites such as vanilla slice, as well as sweet Russian delights. Visitors should also visit Cubbie Station. This is the largest irrigated cotton farm in the southern hemisphere. A four-wheel drive guided tour of the farm is not to be missed. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre114 The Terrace, St GeorgePh: 07 4620 8877Email: vic@balonne.qld.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) Near 20 Railway St DirranbandiShort & Long Term Parking Balonne Minor Bridge CampBollon-Dirranbandi Rd, DirranbandiFees by way of donation, 72hrs, pets on lead, covered seatingDump Point Dirranbandi-Hebel RdLat: -28.58791Long: 148.22358Potable Water Dirranbandi-Hebel RdSame location as dump pointHospital Cnr Jane & Crothers St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4625 6105Doctors Surgery Cnr Jane & Crothers St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4625 6105Pharmacy 50 Railway St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4620 7060Supermarket 38 Railway St – Ph: 07 4625 8218

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Gulgong - NSW RVFT

Visit Gulgong and discover a small quaint town steeped in mining history. Nestled in the Mudgee wine region of NSW, this colonial goldmining town offers unique streetscapes with approximately 130 National Trust-listed heritage buildings for visitors to admire. For RV travellers passing through Gulgong or looking to explore the surrounding area, parking is available at Gulgong Showground for up to two weeks. Unpowered and powered sites are available for a rate of $25 (can choose whether to access power or not). If you pay and stay for three nights or more, rate is $20 per vehicle per night. The rate includes access to showers, toilets, bins, barbecues and water, and pets on leads are permitted. A free dump point is located at 17 Saleyards Lane. The town celebrates Australian writer and bush poet Henry Lawson with their establishment of the Henry Lawson Centre and the annual Henry Lawson Festival. There’s also plenty to see and do in the surrounding region. Visitors are encouraged to sample wines at one of the many acclaimed wineries and explore the magnificent Goulburn River National Park. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGulgong Visitor Information CentreCnr Medley & Mayne Sts, GulgongPh: 02 6374 1204www.visitmudgeeregion.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Goolma Rd, Tallawang Rd and Medley St.Short & Long Term ParkingGulgong Showground, Guntawang StTwo week max stay, $25pvpn, pets on lead, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ and water. Dump PointCouncil Depot, Saleyards LaneLat: -32.35813 Long: 149.54595Potable WaterGulgong Showground, Guntawang StHospital34 Goolma Rd, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 1200Doctors Surgery102 Herbert St, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 1104Dentist114 Mayne St, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 2428Pharmacy119 Mayne St, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 1107Supermarket90-100 Mayne St, Gulgong

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