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Featured RV Friendly Events

VICTORIA

Lake Bolac Eel Festival

Event date - 27 March to 28 March 2026.

Lake Bolac, in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, is sacred to the First Nations people of the area.

For tens of thousands of years, it has hosted a large gathering of clans for the eel season.

There, clans met for special and important business, especially the exchange of ceremony and lore, trading of goods, and marriage celebrations.

Today, the Lake Bolac Eel Festival, which recognises this historic gathering, attracts people from all walks of life out on to country to gather by the shores of the lake to share, learn, remember and celebrate.

The festival is held every two years in the autumn and reflects the season when the eels traditionally begin their migration to the open ocean to spawn.

From 2005 to 2014 the festival was held annually and since 2016 biennially. The festival is relaxed and friendly offering plenty to engage people all ages.

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QUEENSLAND

Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival

Event date: 26 June - 5 July 2026

The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is Australia’s only Outback film festival and the world’s only festival dedicated to profiling and supporting the Australian film industry. Held in Winton, Queensland, this family-friendly festival offers an immersive experience that caters to diverse audiences, celebrating Australian storytelling against the stunning backdrop of the Outback.

The festival’s dynamic program features themed special events, Breakfast with the Stars, the unique Silent Night Experience, film-student-led Short Film Competition and film location tours. These engaging activities allow visitors to connect deeply with Australian cinema and culture. The festival also plays a vital role in the industry by supporting Queensland and Australian filmmakers, often providing premiere screenings for local productions that face distribution challenges.

Showcasing the best new Australian films alongside a retrospective program, the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival ensures that authentic Australian stories reach appreciative audiences.

A highlight of the festival is its venue—the historic Royal Theatre, Winton’s open-air theatre. Established in 1918, it is one of only two remaining open-air theatres in Australia, making it a must-visit destination for film lovers and history buffs alike.

Experience the magic of Australian cinema under the Outback stars at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival, where stories come to life in the heart of Queensland.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Light Up Leeton

Event date: Sunday 7 December 2025

Light Up Leeton is a Christmas carnival and community concert that sees local homes and businesses join together to celebrate the festive season.

Following the festivities in the park, locals and visitors alike are invited to take a drive to see 200 or more homes lit up in celebration of the season.

More information HERE.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Wickepin - WA RVFT

The small farming community of Wickepin is found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, 214 kilometres from Perth. Wickepin is known for its excellent sheep studs, the most famous of which being the ‘Yarling Brook’ stud, founded in the 1940s by CG Russell. The town is also famous for the homestead of Albert Facey, author of ‘A Fortunate Life’ and a Gallipoli veteran.The Wickepin RV 24hr Rest Area on Wogolin Road provides free camping for self contained vehicles with a free dump point and potable water available at the Wickepin Caravan Park. Visitors to Wickepin will find many beautiful lakes in the area, including Lake Toolibin - the largest freshwater lake in the district, and home to the endangered Freckled duck and Night heron. Also nearby is Harrismith, famous for its wildflowers during the spring months.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWickepin Community Resource Centre24 Wogolin Rd, Wickepin WAPh: 08 9888 1500www.wickepin.crc.net.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Wogolin Rd, opp all shops & businessesShort Term ParkingWickepin RV 24hr Rest Area, Wogolin Rd, free, pet friendly, self contained only, toilets, fuel available close by.Long Term ParkingWickepin Caravan Park, 7 Fisher Street, $22pvpn unpowered site, water, pets welcome on leadsDump PointWickepin C/P, 7 Fisher St, Wickepin(Lat Long: -32.7807, 117.5033)Potable WaterWickepin C/P, 7 Fisher St, WickepinDoctors SurgeryWickepin Health Centre (Nursing Post), Johnston St, Wickepin, Ph 08 9888 1104, HACC, registered nurse, health promotion, child health clinics, immunisation, mental healthDentistNearest dentist is in Narrogin – 38km from WickepinPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in Narrogin – 38km from WickepinSupermarketEwen Rural Supplies, 38 Wogolin Rd, Wickepin, Ph 08 9888 1002

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Goodooga - NSW RVFT

Goodooga is a small town in the Brewarrina Shire of New South Wales, sitting on the eastern bank of the Bokhara River. Only 20km south of the Queensland boarder, Goodooga is a charming town offering exceptional hospitality. RV travellers visiting the region will find accommodating RV services and facilities close to town at the Artesian Springs on Queensland Street. Parking is available for a negotiable length of time, and there is no cost to stay. Visitors will have access showers, toilets, bins and water, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point and potable water are also accessible at the springs. The Goodooga Artesian Springs are on the most popular tourist attractions. Open 24 hours, the springs are a relaxing experience. Wind down in a warm 40-degree bath and let your body absorb the therapeutic benefits. For a delicious meal, head over to the Telegraph Hotel. Offering both lunch and dinner service, the hotel gives visitors the chance to get acquainted with the locals. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Brewarrina Visitor Information Centre50 Bathurst St, BrewarrinaPh: 02 6830 5123Casual Parking (near retail centre) Most main roads in CBD and Artesian Springs, Queensland Rd GoodoogaShort & Long Term Parking Artesian Springs, Queensland St Goodooga. Negotiable stay limit, nil charge, showers, bins, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on leadDump Point Artesian Springs, Queensland St GoodoogaPotable Water Artesian Springs, Queensland St GoodoogaHospital Nearest hospital is BrewarrinaDoctors Surgery Goodooga Health Service, Hammond St – Ph: 02 6829 5600Dentist Nearest dentist is BrewarrinaPharmacy Nearest pharmacy is BrewarrinaSupermarket Community Store, Adam St Goodooga

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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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