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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Grazing Down the Lachlan

Event date: Saturday 12 September 2026.

Grazing Down the Lachlan will make a return to Forbes.

This multi-award winning foodie adventure is set alongside the picturesque Lachlan River and celebrates produce native to the Central West NSW region, prepared by local restaurateurs and caterers.

‘Grazers’ are free to wander along the designated corridor of the nine-mile reserve between six stations offering delicious food with a matched beverage.

What makes this dining experience truly unique is the underlying commitment to delivering a no-waste, environmentally responsible event.

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NSW

AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash

Date: 10/4/26 - 12/4/26

The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.

Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival

Event date: 10 - 16 May 2027

One may ponder, what does Kernewek Lowender mean or what does it represent?

Kernewek Lowender means “Cornish Happiness”.

Cornish Happiness is what the Cornish migrants discovered when they migrated to the towns of Moonta, Kadina & Wallaroo.

Why do we hold a festival biennially to celebrate this one may ask?

We celebrate the traditions, culture, and heritage of our Cornish ancestors.

The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is a beloved staple on the events calendar of both Yorke Peninsula and South Australia.

The festival week sees tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Cornish heritage and traditions, while enjoying the best of the region’s food and beverage, culture, and of course, welcoming hospitality.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Clifton - QLD RVFT

Clifton is located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, approximately 158 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The idyllic fertile, agricultural land surrounding Clifton has seen it build a successful economy around cereal crops, vegetables, cattle and horses. Clifton’s country charm is evident through the warm, friendly welcome from the locals. The town has long been a farming community since its settlement in 1840, however its original development was planned with consideration to the railway route.The Clifton Recreation Reserve on Davenport and Morton Streets offers unpowered RV parking for $15 per vehicle per night. There is a generous 2 week time limit and showers, toilets, power (extra fee), bins and covered seating are available. Visitors also have access to the free dump point and potable water at this site.The town offers many services convenient to visitors including a newsagent, bank, coffee shop, service station, chemist, post office and butcher to name a few. Many historic buildings still remain, including a picture theatre over 100 years old. The town’s streetscapes have been used as a backdrop in many Australian movies, including The Thorn Birds.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreClifton Railway Station Information CentreClark St, Clifton 4350P: 07 4612 3087www.cliftonpa.orgCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Mowen & King Sts & along Edward StShort & Term ParkingClifton Recreation Reserve, Davenport & Morton Sts, unpwr $15 pvpn (payable to Council during business hrs or to caretaker’s cottage after hrs), pwr $25 pvpn, shwrs, tlts, bins, water, c/seating, mobile coverage, pets on leads (2 wks max).Dump PointClifton Recreation Reserve (Lat Long: -27.9264, 151.9121)Potable WaterClifton Recreation ReserveHospital20 Norman St, Clifton ph 07 4697 3097Doctors Surgery20 Norman St, Clifton ph 07 4697 3097

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Parkes - NSW RVFT

Parkes is a modern town in central west New South Wales, located approximately 360 kilometres northwest of Sydney on the Newell Highway. The town was formed following the discovery of gold in 1862 and was then known as ‘Currajong’ due to the many kurrajong trees in the area. It was later renamed ‘Parkes’ in honour of Sir Henry Parkes, who visited the town in 1871.The town offers a free dump point and potable water for use at Kelly Reserve, located on the corner of Newell Highway and Thomas Street. Spicer Caravan Park provides excellent facilities, and unpowered sites are available for $13 per vehicle per night. Powered sites are available at an additional fee. Parkes has made a significant contribution to space science and is home to the Parkes Observatory and the national icon ‘The Dish’, which featured in the 2000 film of the same name. Another draw card of visitors to the town is the ‘Parkes Elvis Festival’, held annually in the second week of January.Tourist/Visitor Centre Parkes VICHenry Parkes Centre, Newell Hwy, Parkes NSWP: 02 6862 6000www.visitparkes.com.au Casual Parking Bogan St, Caledonia St, Currajong St, Foster St, Bushman StShort Term Parking Spicer C/P, cnr Albert, Victoria & Bushman Sts, (time limit neg), pets on lead, shwrs, bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, water, $13pvpn unpwr (extra for pwr)Dump Point Kelly Reserve, cnr Newell Hwy & Thomas StPotable Water Kelly Reserve, cnr Newell Hwy & Thomas StHospital Lachlan Health Service, Parkes Campus, Coleman Rd, ph 02 6861 2400Doctors Surgery Clarinda Street Surgery, 335 Clarinda St, Parkes, ph 02 6862 2511, 8.30am – 5.30pm Mon - FriDentist Tim Baker, cnr Church & Hill Sts Parkes, ph 02 6862 1391; Mike Richardson, 21 Church St Parkes, ph 02 6862 1261Pharmacy Dunfords Pharmacy, 280 Clarinda St Parkes, ph 02 6862 1099; Parkes Pharmacy, Shop 6 Metro Plaza Clarinda St, ph 02 6862 2411Supermarket Coles, Bogan St Parkes, ph 02 6863 6200; Woolworths, Clarinda St, ph 02 6862 1722

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NEW SOUTH WALES

First Fleet Memorial Rest Area Wallabadah - NSW RVFD

Wallabadah is situated in the New England region of New South Wales, 55 kilometres south of Tamworth on the New England Highway.RV travellers can stop for up to 72 hours at no charge and enjoy the amenities of toilets, showers, water and barbecues. Pets are also welcome on leads.While staying at the camp area, be sure to visit the First Fleet Garden on the Quirindi Creek, a memorial to the First Fleet immigrants. 1,520 names of those who came to Australia in 1788 are carved in tablets along the garden pathways. Stories of those who first arrived on ships, their lives and first encounters with the Australian country are presented throughout the garden also.Address: Coach St off New England Hwy, follow signs to the First Fleet Gardens, camping area next to the gardensCost: Nil charge but a $10 donation is requested for site upkeepParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, waterOpening Hours: 7 days.

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