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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Riverina Field Days at Whitton Malt House

Event date: Friday 27 March - Saturday 28 March 2026

The Riverina Field Days is one of the region's most anticipated agricultural and community events, celebrating innovation, enterprise, and country life in the heart of the Riverina.

Held at iconic agritourism destination Whitton Malt House, the event brings together hundreds of exhibitors from across Australia showcasing the latest in farming technology, machinery, rural supplies, lifestyle products, and local produce. Across two days, visitors can explore dedicated industry, lifestyle, and retail precincts, enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations, food and drink vendors, and family-friendly attractions.

Whether you're a farmer looking to discover new equipment, a business eager to connect with regional customers, or a family seeking a great day out, the Riverina Field Days offers something for everyone.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Sculpture by the Bush

Event date: April - May 2026

Sculptures by the Bush is a tourist trail of outdoor creative artworks that will dot the scenic landscapes around Blayney over the April School Holidays every year.

Creative local residents, schools, businesses and community groups create sculptures in one of three categories: Hay Bale Art, Farm Art and Scarecrows.

It is a great opportunity to enjoy the country landscape, visit some of the small villages and see some creative displays.

Locals are called upon to get creative and build sculptures. A digital map and list of entries will be available on the Blayney Shire Council Website and Sculptures by the Bush Facebook Page closer to the event.

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QUEENSLAND

Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Melrose Showground - SA RVFD

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days

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QUEENSLAND

Home Hill - QLD RVFT

Home Hill, is located in tropical north Queensland and is a pretty little town on the southern side of the mighty Burdekin River. Home Hill is connected to the nearby town of Ayr, by the landmark Silver Link Bridge, the longest crossing of its type in Australia. Drop into the Silver Link Interpretive Centre on Eighth Avenue to see an impressive photographic history of the bridge. Ashworth’s Tourist Centre, at the northern entrance to town, has an amazing display of gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites from all over the planet. For panoramic views of the district’s farmlands and waterways, head to Inkerman Hill, 12kms south of town. There are covered picnic tables at the summit. The cane crushing season, which runs from June to November, brings ample opportunities to witness a cane fire. Sugar cane paddocks are burnt before harvest, and spectacular cane fires light the skies on most evenings. Those visiting Home Hill can find short-term parking at Home Hill Comfort Stop. There is a maximum 48 hour limit across a 14 day period. Potable water can be obtained from this location and a dump point is accessible in Sixth Street.Home Hill is a great place for RV travellers to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre Burdekin Gateway Information Centre, 12 Railway Ave, Home Hill QLDPh: 07 4782 8281tourism@burdekin.qld.gov.auwww.burdekin.qld.gov.auCasual Parking Along Railway Avenue laneway, between Sixth Street and Tenth Street, at the rear of the Home Hill Comfort StopShort & Long Term Parking Home Hill Comfort Stop, maxi of 48 hours in any 14 day periodDouglas Street Car Park, which runs parallel to Hogan street (Tatura's main shopping strip), access from Park Street at the eastern end Maximum length of stay 48 hours No more than 3 vehicles at a time Vehicles must be parked within the lines Camping is not permitted Grey and black water must only be disposed of at designated dump points Fires are not permitted Dogs must be on leads at all timesDump Point Hastie Street Potable Water Tatura Park 9 Hastie Street (Adjacent to toilet block) Lock Code: 88288 - Enter the code and then press the button on the end. Please ensure you line the numbers up in the middle.Hospital Tenth Ave, Ph; 07 4790 5700Pharmacy 67 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1084; 10 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1228Supermarket IGA, 51 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 8118; Foodworks, 111 Eighth Ave

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QUEENSLAND

Maryborough - QLD RVFT

Maryborough is a town steeped deep in history, and the town boasts a relaxed atmosphere and is nestled upon the Mary River. With beautifully preserved colonial streets, visitors have the chance to soak up some of Queensland’s richest history and heritage architecture.RV travellers will find short term parking available at Alan & June Brown Carpark, on Kent Street. Parking is available for self-contained vehicles only and for a maximum of 48 hours. Long term parking is located at Doon Villa Self-contained RV Park. This is available for self-contained vehicles only, for a maximum of seven days at $10 per vehicle per night. Pets on a lead are permitted and access to toilets, showers and water is included.Maryborough is a delightful town with a variety of attractions for its visitors. Take some time to check out the original wharf district, now home to a variety of vintage restaurants, pubs, museums and art galleries. The weekly markets are also a must, with the city centre transforming into a bustling outdoor market boasting a wide range of art, craft and fresh produce. Visitors are encouraged to end their week with Sunday in the Park, a lazy Sunday morning filled with fun, food, brass bands and steam train rides.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Maryborough/Fraser Island Visitor Information Centre388-396 Kent St, MaryboroughPh: 1800 214 789www.visitfrasercoast.comCasual Parking McDowell Carpark and Alan & June Brown Carpark, Kent St MaryboroughShort Term Parking Alan & June Brown Carpark, Kent St Self-contained vehicles only, 48 hrs, no pets, mobile coverage, nil charge, must obtain a permit from the Info Centre nearby Long Term Parking Doon Villa Self-Contained RV Park Airport Dr off Saltwater Creek Rd Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, bins, tlts, water. $10pvpn.Dump Point Maryborough Airport off Saltwater Creek Rd Lat: -25.51905 Long: 152.7102Potable Water Maryborough Airport off Saltwater Creek Rd, near dump point via two headed tap and outside of nearby shedHospital 185 Walker St, MaryboroughDoctors Surgery Several doctors in town, too numerous to listDentist Several dentists in town, too numerous to listPharmacy Several pharmacies in town, too numerous to listSupermarket Woolworths, Sussex St Maryborough

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