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Featured RV Friendly Events

Ceduna Oysterfest

Grab your friends and family and head to the beautiful shores of Murat Bay on Saturday & Sunday, 3–4 October 2026 for the Ceduna Oysterfest — the must-visit free festival on South Australia’s Far West Coast! Gorge on the freshest oysters and seafood, soak up the live music and entertainment, join in fun activities for all ages, and enjoy food, drink and local culture in a stunning seaside setting. Whether you’re a foodie, music lover or adventure seeker, Oysterfest is the perfect way to welcome spring with sun, sea and seaside vibes. See you on the foreshore!

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Event date: 15 May - 17 May 2026

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival 2026, will be held in May 2026, and will celebrates its 34th year as one of regional Australia's premier arts events. Set in the historic town of Penola and the renowned Coonawarra wine region, the festival offers a vibrant mix of visual arts, music, literature, and culinary experiences.

Attendees can enjoy a range of activities, from the lively "Shenanigans" music event on Saturday night to the family-friendly "Down the Lane" market on Sunday, which includes artisan stalls, food vendors, and live performances . Workshops, literary discussions, and children's programs further enrich the festival experience.

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QLD

30th Brigalow Arts Festival

Date: 16/10-11/12/26

The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30^th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.

The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.

For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

Balmoral Mural Square - VIC RVFD

Balmoral is a historic township in redgum country on the Glenelg River, 79 kilometres south-west of Horsham and 328km north west of Melbourne. The area produces fine merino wool, lamb, beef, hay, herbs, cereal and oil seed crops. Balmoral’s many facilities include the Bush Nursing Centre, Community Store, 24-hour fuel, golf, bowls and swimming pool. The large-scale Martinich-Carran mural makes a contemporary statement in the village centre. For those visiting Balmoral, parking is permitted in the square for up to eight vehicles for a maximum of 48 hours, free of charge. Bins and barbecues are provided, and free potable water is available at Seymour Park on the corner of Glendinning Street and Rocklands Road.Balmoral is the gateway to the popular Rocklands Reservoir for camping, fishing and recreational water sports. The Grampians and Black Range State Forests surround, with excellent bush walking, Aboriginal rock art, wildflowers and breathtaking views, making the square the perfect location to base yourself while you explore the region. Contact: Balmoral Post OfficePhone: 03 5570 1280 or 0400 191 610Cost: Nil cost. Donations can be made to Balmoral Post Office or Community Store.Parking: In town centre, access via Bell St or Glendinning St, self-contained RVs only, 48hrs, BBQ, bins, free potable water at Seymour Park (Cnr of Glendinning St & Rocklands Rd).Opening Hours: 7 days

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Coopernook Hotel - NSW RVFD

Their website says it all... "We welcome travellers and are RV and Caravan friendly". They offer camping for self contained RVs and caravans behind the pub. Please advise the bar of your intention if you are planning to stay. The new owners, Ken & Jan, would love to meet you as you pass through. Enjoy a meal and a cold beverage while you're here. The hotel has undergone significant renovations and upgrades to the bar, dining room, accommodation & the beer garden.Ten recently refurbished "pub-style" rooms provide budget accommodation for travellers. From $30 per person twin share including a continental breakfast.The hotel's bistro is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.Cost: Call at bar for site allocation. Fee of $25 which then is a voucher for you to use in the hotelParking: Room for up to 20 vehiclesHours: Sunday – Thursday: 10am till late, Friday & Saturday: 10am till late

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NORTHERN TERRITORY

Darwin River Tavern - NT RVFD

Situated on 120 acres, the panoramic views alone are enough to settle you in so you can enjoy our first class food and exceptional friendly service. Giant antique tables & hand-crafted Mahogany timbers throughout & a beautiful indoor Atrium water feature complete with our pet freshwater crocodile. Live sports on the big screens, gaming machines weekly entertainment, camping and a genuine Territory vibe.The Gateway to Litchfield Park & Cox PeninsulaStrategically located, we are a perfect base for your visit to the Top End. Berry Springs Nature Reserve, Litchfield National Park, Cox Peninsula and all its wonderful attractions are close by, making us the best central location.If you are needing some local knowledge of the area, drop by and we will be happy to share our locals secrets! The back road to Litchfield National Park is now bitumised making the trip more enjoyable to one of the Territory’s natural icons.After a big day out exploring, why not drop by our tavern to enjoy our traditional pub food, it’s all made by our qualified chefs who really take pride in their food and have a passion for providing our guests with a beautiful territory experience.CampingThe caravan and camping grounds have a huge amount of area & can accommodate all size vehicles. Negotiable time limit, showers, bins, toilets, power, and water available. Pets on a lead permitted.

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