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Featured RV Friendly Events

VIC

Corryong Show

Date: 3/10/26

The 2026 Corryong Show is back, bigger and better than ever.

Join in for a fun-filled day packed with your favourite attractions: dog jumps, pet shows, animal nursery, cow pat lotto, market and trade stalls, face painting, inflatable fun, live music, and delicious food and drinks. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display, a

perfect celebration for the whole family.

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QUEENSLAND

Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more!

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TASMANIA

Festival Of Voices

Friday 28 June 2026 - Sunday 7 July 2026 (Annual)

Festival of Voices celebrates the transformative power of singing that brings people together. Inspired by the age-old tradition of gathering around a fire, this Tasmanian winter event series has become Australia's leading singing celebration. Since the first Festival in 2005, our series of events has become a symbol of warmth and community, drawing 30,000 people during the Festival period. The Big Sing Bonfire, where it all began, remains a vital part of the Festival, symbolising the joy and vitality of singing together. The program includes various music styles, including choral, contemporary, and cabaret, attracting music lovers worldwide. Experience Festival of Voices with opportunities to attend concerts, participate in learning and development sessions, and engage in informal singalongs. It's an immersive blend of entertainment and development, ensuring a well-rounded celebration where all can enjoy a shared passion for singing.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Minden Retreat - QLD RVFD

Minden Retreat is located in Minden, a small rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland. Minden Retreat is a function and business venue located 200 metres off Warrego highway, marked with a sign post. Minden Retreat offers parking at a low rate of just $5 for any stay of up to seven days. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles. There is a self-register box at the gate and there is mobile coverage within the area. Unfortunately pets are not permitted at this site.Toowoomba is only a 40 minute drive away and the opportunities around the region are endless.Cost: $5.00 per stay for up to 7 days. Self-register box at gatewayParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, no pets, mobile phone coverage, bins

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Lock - SA RVFT

Lock is situated in the centre of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 606 kilometres west of Adelaide. First settlers arrived in the region in the 1860s, but it did not initially thrive due to the low levels of rainfall. The town was named after Corporal Albert Lock who was a local landholder killed in action in Belgium in 1917.RV travellers will find Lock a convenient place to stop in for a couple of nights, with local shopping facilities including IGA, service station and a mechanic. Parking for up to 96 hours is available at the Lock Lions Caravan Park, for a fee of $10 per vehicle per night. Toilets, showers, water and a free dump point are provided at the caravan park.North of Lock is the Hambidge Wilderness Protection Area, approximately 25,400 hectares of Mallee country. Prominent Hill (143 metres high) is accessible via a track from the south offering a wide view over the park.Tourist/Visitor Centre Elliston Community & Visitor Information Centre6 Memorial Dr, EllistonPh: 08 8687 9200www.elliston.com.auCasual Parking Along Tod Hwy, LockShort & Long Term Parking Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South Tce, (96hrs), $10pvpn to caretaker (0417 896 991) or Post Office, tlts, shwrs, bins, water, dump pointDump Point Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South Tce(Lat Long: -33.569446, 135.756798)Potable Water Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South TceDoctors Surgery Visiting GP to Lock Community Centre every Tues. North Tce, Lock, 08 8689 1006Pharmacy Prescriptions are filled through the Cummins Hospital and sent via the Community Health Care CentreSupermarket Lock IGA, 6 Railway Tce, Lock, 08 8689 1013

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Port Neill - SA RVFT

Port Neill is a small coastal town on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula. With great fishing and clear calm waters for boating, sailing and water skiing, Port Neill is an idyllic place for the whole family. Visitors travelling in RVs can stay at Port Neill RV Park for up to 5 days, giving people ample opportunity to explore the town and its surrounding region. To stay at the park, vehicles must be self-contained and a fee of $10 per vehicle per night is to be paid via the honesty box. Pets are permitted on leads, and the closest dump point is located on Wallis Street.The historic ‘Green Shed’ is a popular spot for picnics, barbecues and lazy afternoons. While the boat ramp and breakwater make launching the boat a breeze. Like many towns on the Eyre Peninsula, Port Neill is now a well-established tourist destination that sees town numbers boom during peak periods. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Port Neill Post & Trade24 Wallis St, Port NeillPh: 0422 153 466portneillpostandtrade@gmail.comCasual Parking (near retail centre) Peake Terrace near the main jettyShort & Term Parking Port Neill RV ParkWinckel Rd5 days max stay, $10pvpn to the honesty box, SCV only, pets on leadDump Point Wallis StLat: -34.117542Long: 136.346854Potable Water At the foreshore near the jetty. Pioneer DrHospital Nearest hospital is Tumby BayDoctors Surgery Nearest doctor is Tumby BayDentist Nearest dentist is Tumby BayPharmacy Nearest pharmacy is Tumby BaySupermarket 24 Wallis St, Ph: 08 8688 9027

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