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QUEENSLAND

Woodford Folk Festival

The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights, from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, the Fire Event on New Year’s Day. This year will be the 35th Woodford Folk Festival and the 28th held at Woodfordia. It is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia.

The Woodford festival experience is deep, rich and colourful. It is based on a vision of inclusive and creative community, culture and tradition passed through generations, expressed through story and ceremony. The site, a former barren dairy farm, has been lovingly regenerated with over 120,000 subtropical rain forest trees, orchids, ferns and sedges, planted to create a habitat for butterflies and wildlife.

Woodfordia is transformed into a village that hosts over 25,000 daily patrons, performers, stallholders, volunteers and organisers. As many as 2,680 volunteers across 162 departments are at the heart of the organisation and contribute to the setup and day-to-day running of the festival. During the event, the festival is actually the 67th largest town in Australia.

Each year construction begins in early December and continues up until Christmas Day. Over 450 contractors and volunteers build the village. Many come from around the world to be part of the festival build and then stay for a week after to pull the event down.

WE HAVE BEEN LONGING TO ANNOUNCE THIS NEWS SINCE WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER – WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL IS BACK!

Change has been more of a constant these past couple of years and that will continue into the future. The return of the festival this year will see some venues retired, some taking a year off, others returning in full glory along with some new kids on the block.

The programme will continue to have the diversity, excellence and depth that Woodford patrons have revelled in over the years.

Tickets will be capped this year to make sure we get the comfort level just right.

We will be launching tickets in June – make sure you are signed up to our mailing list stay up to date.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Hilltops Off the Beaten Track Art and Cultural Trail

Event date: 14 - 29 March 2026

The 2026 Hilltops Off The Beaten Track Art & Cultural Trail invites visitors to discover the artistic and cultural richness of the Hilltops region. Whether a lover of art, an admirer of live music, or simply seeking a memorable experience, this event offers something unique for everyone.

Running from 14 to 29 March 2026, the trail showcases the creativity and talent of the region, providing an extraordinary journey through its vibrant communities.

Guests are encouraged to save the date, gather friends and family, and plan a visit to experience this remarkable celebration of arts and culture. The Hilltops region looks forward to welcoming visitors to share in this special event.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Hand Built pottery class

Discover your inner artist at Urth Clay Studio's Hand Building class in Goodwood. Create a speckled cup and gain confidence to craft at home. Book now. $1 from every booking will be donated to Dementia Australia.

From $89.00

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Lockhart - NSW RVFT

Lockhart is a charming Riverina town located 530 kilometres south-west of Sydney via the Hume and Sturt Highways. Listed by the National Trust, its old-world charm lies in the wide main street verandas, ornate lacework and carefully restored facades of its buildings. Leeton was named Green’s Gunyah in the 1850s after Mr Green, who set up a roadside shack that became a watering hole for travellers. The New Gunyah Hotel and ruins of the original stables now stand on this site. Renamed Lockhart in 1896, the district is today renowned as a centre for farming excellence. The Green’s Gunyah Historic Museum has displays depicting the historic Brookong, Rand and Urangeline Stations and information on the famous 1888 Brookong Shearers’ Strike. This strike had a role in the lead-up to the Barcaldine Strike in 1891 and the formation of the Australian Labour Party. The museum is also host to the Doris Golder Gallery with its unique wool paintings.Those visiting Lockhart can find short-term parking at Lockhart Showgrounds, Treasure Street. Sites are free for up to 24 hours, however a donation of $5 is appreciated and a donation box is provided. The showground gates styled from life-sized wool bales are a tribute to the early settlers of the district and form a grand entrance to the Grandstand and Bar Pavilion. These turn of the century buildings are used on the picnic race day in October and at the annual Agricultural & Pastoral Show.Around town, admire the restored buildings, browse in the craft and antique shops and step through the town’s history etched into the main street pavers. For the more adventurous, there are walking tracks at Galore Hill. This 500 hectare nature reserve has a lookout tower which affords panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The Spirit of the Land Festival, celebrating regional art in country Australia, is held annually on the second weekend in October. Other activities include tours of the Urangeline Shearing Shed, wineries and Opera at Sunset. Take a wander through town in the evening to enjoy the twinkling fairy-lights that brighten up the town’s historic buildings.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreLockhart Council, 69 Green St, Lockhart NSWPh: 02 6920 5305visitlockhartshire.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Designated RV parking in Urana StreetShort Term ParkingLockhart Showgrounds, Treasure St, 24 hours, donation of $5 to is appreciated in box supplied, no facilities..Long Term ParkingLockhart Caravan Park, Green StDump PointLockhart Caravan Park, Green StPotable WaterLockhart Caravan Park, Green StHospitalHebden St, 02 6920 5206Doctors Surgery132 Green St, 02 6920 5249DentistGreen St, 02 6920 5534Pharmacy86 Green St, 02 6920 5538SupermarketIGA, 146 Green St, 02 6920 5543

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QUEENSLAND

Mungindi - QLD RVFT

Mungindi is uniquely situated on both sides of the NSW and Queensland border and the connecting point of four Shires. Divided by the Barwon river, it is the only border town in the southern hemisphere with the same name in two states.RV travellers will find short-term parking at the Barwon River Camp area on the Carnarvon Highway. Parking is available for up to 72 hours at no charge and includes access to potable water, toilets cold showers and a barbecue. Pets are permitted on leads. The town’s dump point is located at the corner of Wirrah and Loftus Streets in the memorial grounds beside toilet block.Mungindi is on the Artesian basin, offering locals and visitors the opportunity to soak in the artesian pool. Allow the soothing, mineral water to rejuvenate your body in tranquil surroundings before heading out for a meal at one of the town's clubs or hotels. The landscape between Moree and Mungindi is starkly beautiful, so your travels around the region will not disappoint. You may encounter all manner of Australian native wildlife so keep your camera handy.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre114 The Terrace, St GeorgePh: 07 4620 8877Email: council@balonne.qld.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) Walker St near the Post Office, MungindiShort Term Parking Barwon River Camp Area, Carnarvon Hwy Mungindi72hrs, nil charge, water, toilets, cold showers, BBQ, bins, covered seating, pets on leadDump Point Cnr Wirrah & Loftus St in the memorial grounds beside toilet block, MungindiLat: -28.9814Long: 148.9918Potable Water Barwon River Camp Area, Carnarvon Hwy MungindiHospital 90 Barwon St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6705 6100Doctors Surgery 86-90 Barwon St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6705 6158Dentist 90 Barwon St, 02 6705 6100Pharmacy 174 St George St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6753 2770Supermarket 200 St George St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6753 2083

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VICTORIA

Leitchville - VIC RVFT

Leitchville is a small rural community in Victoria, located 262 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Murray River wetlands area. The town is known for its dairy farming, with plenty of irrigation providing farmers with lush pastures. Leitchville was once home to the Murray Goulburn Cheese Factory, and the site is still a prominent feature of the town since the factory ceased operating in 2010.The Leitchville Traveller’s Rest is a convenient stopover for stays of up to 72 hours. The landscaped rest area is in the heart of town, and walking distance to the IGA supermarket, hotel, and bakery. A dump point and potable water are located nearby at the Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adjacent to the football ground off Cohuna-Leitchville Road.The surrounding area of Leitchville is a wetland paradise, and an abundance of waterfowl and native animals are found in the region. Leitchville borders the natural sanctuary of Gunbower Creek and Island, where large colonies of kangaroos, emus, goannas, and more than 160 species of birds are supported.Tourist/Visitor Centre Leitchville Hotel17 King George StLeitchville VIC 3579P: 03 5456 7233Casual Parking 2 King George St, ‘Leitchville Traveller’s Rest’Short Term Parking 2 King George St, ‘Leitchville Traveller’s Rest’, (72hr), donation, bins, tlts, BBQ, pets on leadLong Term Parking Gunbower Creek, end of Thompsons Weir Rd, Murray Valley Hwy, unlimited stay, no facs.Dump Point Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adj to football groundPotable Water Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adj to football groundHospital 144 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 5300Doctors Surgery 111 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2609Dentist 23 King Edward St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 4554Pharmacy 63-67 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2223Supermarket 10-14 King Albert Ave, Leitchville, ph 03 5456 7230

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