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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Festival of Outback Skies 2026

Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026

The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.

Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.

Festival Location

The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.

Getting There

Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.

Festival Camping

Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people).

Festival Glamping

For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.

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VICTORIA

Pyrenees Unearthed Wine and Food Festival

Event date: 11 April 2026, 11am - 5pm

A day of sensational wine, delicious food, local produce and live entertainment, the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival is a brilliant day out for all ages. Held along the banks of the Avoca River, the event brings together the Pyrenees & Grampians regions’ best producers to showcase the award-winning wines that Western Victoria is famous for. Get together with friends and family, dust off your picnic rug, pack a sun hat and join us for an unmissable afternoon in the Pyrenees.

Ticket Information

Adult tickets to the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival include access to the event & the day's entertainment, tastings at each winery, a souvenir tasting cup and event carry bag.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Richmond - QLD RVFT

Richmond is situated in outback Queensland, halfway between Townsville and Mt Isa. The surrounding region is very stark and dramatic but the town itself, lying on the banks of the Flinders River, boasts colourful bougainvillea, grassy parks and a recreational lake. The area around Richmond was once covered by an inland sea, making it a great place to find marine and dinosaur fossils. Kronosaurus Korner, an award winning fossil museum, houses an amazing collection of fossils found in the area, some of which are the most significant ever found. The Visitor Information Centre, which provides fossicking maps, heritage walk maps and other tourist information, is also found here.Those visiting Richmond can find parking for up to 72 hours at the Richmond RV Park, located in Hillier Street. Visitors must register at Kronosaurus Korner, and sites are available for $10 per 72hrs stay, use of the dump point is included with this rate. Potable water is obtainable from every tap located within town.Richmond is a lush oasis in the middle of outback Queensland and offers visitors many of the essential services, as well as unique tourist attractions. The town is host to many festivals throughout the year, including four race days, a rodeo, Australia Day celebrations, a fishing competition and the biennial Fossil Festival and camel races.Tourist/Visitor Centre Kronosaurus Korner, Overlanders Way, RichmondPh: 07 4741 3429enquiries@kronosauruskorner.com.auwww.kronosauruskorner.com.auCasual Parking Centre and angle parking along Goldring Street and side streets ie Harris and Larsen StreetsShort & Long Term Parking RV Park, Hillier St, 72hr parking, $10 per 72hrs stay, register at Kronosaurus KornerDump Point Rv Park, Hillier StPotable Water All taps within the town have potable waterHospital Gallagher’s Drive, Ph: 07 4741 3233Doctors Surgery 1 Hospital Rd, Ph: 07 4741 3390Pharmacy Available through hospitalSupermarket Spar, 26 Goldring St, Ph: 07 4741 3124

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QUEENSLAND

Laidley - QLD RVFT

Laidley is located just 83 kilometres west of Brisbane and is the second largest town in the Lockyer Valley. The Valley is one of the top ten most fertile farming areas in the world and is referred to as ‘Australia’s Salad Bowl’ due to the many different types of fruit and vegetables grown there. White ‘i’ (unaccredited) Tourist Information Centre’s are located at Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum, corner of Drayton and Pioneer Streets and Das Neumann Haus, corner of William and Patrick Streets. The Pioneer Village allows visitors to explore the history of migrant settlement as well as local industries and early pioneering lifestyles. Displays include an historic church, school, post office, butcher shop, police cells, plus equipment and machinery used by the early settlers. Das Neumann Haus is a house museum restored and furnished in the style of the 1930s. Enjoy a coffee and light lunch and browse local handmade arts, crafts and preserves.Those visiting Laidley can find short-term parking free of charge, for up to 48 hours at Narda Lagoon, Drayton Street. A dump point is located at John St North and potable water can be obtained from the card operated filling station, opposite 2108 Laidley Rosewood Rd, (Outside Council Depot).Spend a few days in Laidley and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the many activities and events the region offers.Tourist/Visitor Centre Das Neumann Haus, William Street, Laidley QLDPh: 07 5465 3241info@luvyalockyer.com.auwww.visitlockyer.com.auCasual Parking John St NorthShort Term Parking Narda Lagoon, Drayton St, (48hr), no chargeLong Term Parking Lake Dyer Camping Ground, (7 nights), fees apply; Centenary Park Camping Ground, (7 nights), fees applyDump Point John St NorthPotable Water Card operated filling station, opposite 2108 Laidley Rosewood Rd. Outside Council Depot.Hospital 75 William St, Ph: 07 5466 8100Doctors Surgery 36 Ambrose St, Ph: 07 5465 1388; 128 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 1644Dentist Laidley Dental Surgery, 132 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 2211Pharmacy 125 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 1297Supermarket 132 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 2266

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Warren - NSW RVFT

Warren is a bustling rural town situated on the banks of the Macquarie River, 120 kilometres north-west of Dubbo and 540 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Covering an area of nearly 11,000 square kilometres, Warren Shire is home to more than 2,700 warm and friendly people and has an economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, and wheat, oat and cotton growing. There are plenty of things to see and do in Warren, where visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as golf, bowling, tennis, shopping, fishing, a stroll along the River Red Gum Walk, or a picnic in one of the several parks located along the beautiful Macquarie River.There are two areas in the centre of Warren that are suitable for recreational vehicle parking and in addition to the quality facilities of the Macquarie Valley Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles are able to park at the Bob Christenson Reserve for up to 96 hours. A public dump point and potable water are easily accessible at Oxley Park.Warren is also the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area by taking a day trip to some of the local towns and villages such as Collie, Nevertire, Quambone and Carinda. Further afield is the Macquarie Marches, one of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia. A trip to the Tiger Bay Wetlands on the outskirts of the township is also a must. Here you will find a scenic walking trail around the wetlands area with the convenience of picnic tables and off-road parking.Tourist/Visitor Centre Warren VIC, 69 Burton St, Warren NSW Ph: 02 6847 6665Casual Parking Burton St, S of roundabout; Lawson St, E of Burton StShort & Long Term Parking Warren has an excellent free camping area for self-contained vehicles. Lying alongside the Macquarie River and within comfortable walking distance to town.Shorter term (during the day) there is parking available at the Visitor Information Centre. Toilets attached. Dump Point Oxley Park, Warren (On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Potable Water Oxley Park, Warren ( On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Hospital Warren Multi-Purpose Health Centre, Dr Kater Drive, WarrenDoctors Surgery Lawson St, Warren; Warren Family Health Centre, Lawson StDentist Warren Dental Clinic, Dr Milton Quigley, 132 Dubbo St, WarrenPharmacy Anderson’s Pharmacy, 128 Dubbo St, WarrenSupermarket IGA, 106-110 Dubbo St, Warren; SPAR Supermarket, 118-120 Dubbo St, Warren

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