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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Event date: 28 May 2027

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival celebrates the essence of the Burdekin region, renowned as the Sugarcane Capital of Australia, by showcasing its people, produce and culture.

Consisting of two headline events, the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival starts with the Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire on Friday night, followed by the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships on Saturday at the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire celebrates the diversity of the Burdekin region bringing together a diverse range of cultures through a variety of culinary delights, interactive activities and captivating entertainment. Don't miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2027 sugarcane crushing season. Hear the crackling of the crop burning, smell the sweet essence of the burning sugar and feel the heat of the fire as it tears through the paddock.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is the ultimate test of skill and endurance, with competitors swinging their cane knives in hopes to be crowned the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Champion! Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burnt sugarcane, immersing themselves in the dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era. This family-friendly event promises great food, live music, captivating entertainment and so much more!


QLD
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Inglewood Show

Inglewood comes to life over this two-day event! Enjoy Showjumping, Rodeo, Fireworks, Trade & Market Stalls, Food Vans and Side Show Alley just to name a few!  

NSW
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Gulgong Show

The Gulgong Show is an annual country agricultural event, featuring classic show activities like horse events, wood chopping, cow dog trails, live entertainment, and fireworks, offering a full day of family fun celebrating rural life and heritage in the historic gold mining town.  


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Yass - NSW RVFT

Yass is found in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, 279 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With the picturesque Yass River running through town, and the rolling hills of the Yass Valley, visitors will be taken in by the charm and beauty of this historic country town.Joe O’Connor Park is situated along the river on Laidlaw Street, where self-contained RVs are welcome to park for up to 48 hours at no cost. There are no facilities in the park, however a dump point and potable water are accessible nearby at 1428 Yass Valley Way.The colonial history of Yass can be explored on the ‘Yass Historic Walk and Drive’, which includes the well-preserved main street with buildings dating from the 1840s, along with beautifully restored Victorian buildings, churches, the courthouse and railway station museum. Yass made its beginnings as a town servicing the surrounding farmlands, and while agriculture still remains an important part of its economy, tourism is fast becoming a major focus as the region builds a reputation for fine food and quality cool-climate wines.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Yass Valley Information Centre259 Comur St, Yass 2582P: 02 6226 2557www.yassvalley.com.au Casual Parking          Lead St, YassShort Term Parking  Joe O’Connor Park, Laidlaw St, parking at rear, (48hrs), nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, S/C vehicles onlyDump Point   1428 Yass Valley Way, YassPotable Water            1428 Yass Valley Way, YassHospital          Meehan St, Yass, ph 02 6220 2000Doctors Surgery       Atherfield Medical, Lead St Yass, ph 02 6226 1888; Burns Doctor Surgery, Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 3697; My Medical Practice, Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 6262Dentist            Yass Valley Dental, 77 Lead St Yass, ph 02 6226 1015; Yass Gentle Dental Care, 78 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1010Pharmacy       My Medical Practice, Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 6262; Millers Pharmacy, 114 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1264; Soul Pattison, 104 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1003Supermarket  IGA, 63 Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 3001; Woolworths, Cnr Comur & Polding Sts Yass, ph 02 6118 7000; ALDI, 193 Comur St Yass
QUEENSLAND
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Nanango Golf Club - QLD RVFD

Nanango is a town and locality on the South Burnett Region of Queensland. Situated 190 kilometres north-west of the states capital, Brisbane, Nanango sits at the junction of the D’Aguilar and Burnett Highways.Located just 2 kilometres west of town, the Nanango Golf Club offers short-term parking for RV travellers. Parking is available for up to 48 hours and payment is by way of donation using the honesty box on-site. Access to toilets, bins and water is also available at the club.The CBD area has a variety of convenience and food stores, restaurants and petrol outlets. Nanango also hosts a variety of fun and exciting annual events, including the international Criterium Bike Race, the Nanango Show, and the Nanango Country Music Muster.Cost: By way of donation at the honesty boxParking: 48hrs, toilets, water, bins, pets on lead, mobile coverageOpening Hours: 7 days
QUEENSLAND
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Wandoan - QLD RVFT

Wandoan is located just off the Leichhardt Highway in Queensland, approximately 340km west-north-west of Brisbane. The town is a small community consisting of approximately 700 people and is the centre for the local cattle industry. Visitors are able to explore the social history and culture of Wandoan through a self-guided Heritage Trail, which includes the Juandah Heritage Site, public art features, and the Waterloo Plain Environmental Park. The park is home to a large variety of birdlife and local and native flora.Those visiting Wandoan can find short-term parking at Waterloo Plain Environmental Park, West Street. There is no fee to stay here and parking is limited to 48 hours. Pets on a lead are permitted. Visitors who wish to stay and explore the area for an extended period of time can find long-term parking at Wandoan Showgrounds, Roche Creek Rd. There is also no fee to stay here, however parking is limited to a maximum of 7 days. Pets are also permitted here, provided they are on a lead. A dump point and potable water are located in Jerrard Street. Wandoan is the perfect place for RV travellers to base themselves as the historical town offers so must history and culture. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Wandoan Visitors Information Centre to access local knowledge of the region.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wandoan Visitor Information Centre & Craft ShopZupp Rd, Wandoan QLDPh: 07 4627 5227Casual Parking       Waterloo Plain Environmental Park, West St; Wandoan Cultural Centre, Henderson Rd; O’Sullivan Park/Visitor Information Centre, Zupp Rd; CBD, Royd StShort Term Parking           Waterloo Plain Environmental Park, West St, Wandoan QLD, (48hr), toilets, showers, pets on lead, nil costLong Term Parking            Wandoan Showgrounds, Roche Creek Rd, Wandoan QLD, (max 7 nights), nil cost, (3km), pets on leadDump Point  Jerrard St, Wandoan QLDPotable Water          Jerrard St, Wandoan QLDHospital        Wandoan Health Centre, Henderson Rd, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 4627 4444, open Mon – Fri: 8am – 4.30pm (staffed by a registered nurse & visiting allied health professionals utilise the centre)Doctors Surgery     Wandoan Health Centre, Henderson Rd, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 4627 4444, open Mon – Fri: 8am – 4.30pm (staffed by a registered nurse & visiting allied health professionals utilise the centre)Pharmacy     Wandoan Pharmacy, Royds St, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 07 4627 4191Supermarket            Wandoan Foodworks, Royds St, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 07 4627 4440