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Featured RV Friendly Events

TAS
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Light Up the West - Strahan Solstice

Get ready to illuminate your winter at the inaugural Light Up the West on Tasmania’s rugged West Coast.

This unique event combines the magic of light, history, and the adventurous spirit of our people on the West in the depths of a Tassie Winter.
Join us for a free audio-visual light show in Strahan and immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences hosted by locals. Think food, live music, bustling markets, invigorating winter solstice plunges, and more across the region. 

QLD
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Charleville & South West Queensland Show

a regional agricultural event in Outback Queensland, showcasing the area's pastoral heartland with traditional show events, competitions, and a community focus, celebrating local produce, skills, and heritage in the vast "mulga country" region, attracting locals and visitors to this vibrant hub

WA
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Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show

The Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show is the world's largest show of its kind, celebrating the incredible floral diversity of Western Australia's Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve (home to over 2,000 species) with displays of up to 700 local wildflowers, educational activities, guided walks, and a Spring Festival each September. Held annually for about two weeks at the Ravensthorpe Town Hall, it showcases unique species collected by trained volunteers, offering visitors a chance to learn about the region's botanical treasures.  


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Dowerin - WA RVFT

Dowerin is located 156 kilometres north-east of Perth on the Pioneers’ Pathway, a popular tourist route in the central wheat belt region of Western Australia. In 1906, the government extended the railway from Goomalling to the developing Dowerin Agricultural Area and decided to develop a town at the bustling terminal, and as a result Dowerin was officially gazetted in 1907.Those visiting Dowerin can find short term parking at the Field Day Site, located on Memorial Ave. There are no fees to stay here, and parking is strictly limited to self-contained vehicles only for up to 24 hours.  A dump point can be found on Stewart Street, and potable water can be obtained a long Redding Rd.Whilst in Dowerin, you will come across many interesting sites to visit, such as ‘Rusty’ the Tin Dog found at the west entrance to Dowerin, the threatened species garden found in the main street, or the ‘Sundial’ positioned centrally within the town square. If visiting in August, be sure to check out the Dowerin GWN Field Days, renowned as one of the biggest rural events in Western Australia. The Field Day showcases agricultural and associated equipment, as well as provides information and services to people from rural areas.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dowerin Community Resource Centre, Stewart St, Dowerin WAPh: 08 9631 1662dowerin@crc.net.auCasual Parking       Stewart StShort Term Parking           Dowerin Short Stay Accommodation - Corner of Fraser & East Streets, cost from $16 per night (no power or water) 08 9631 1202 or A/H 0429 311 202 Field Day Site, Memorial Avenue (excluding Field Days) only available to self-contained vehicles and only for a maximum duration of 24 hours; Information Bay located on the corners of Goomalling – Merredin Road, Redding Road and Stewart Street only available to self-contained vehicles allowing access to toilets and showers located at Stewart Street Public Toilets for a maximum duration of 24 hours; Dump Point  Stewart St, DowerinPotable Water          Redding RdHospital        Ambulance avail in town 24/7; Forest St, Goomalling, Ph: 08 9629 0100 (21km W); Honour Ave, Wyalkatchem, Ph: 08 9681 1000 (35km E)Dentist           51/53 Railway Tce, Goomalling, Ph: 08 9629 1914 (avail Tues & Fri only)Pharmacy     37 Railway Tce, Goomalling, Ph: 08 9629 1088 (21km W), scripts are dropped off & collected from Dowerin RoadhouseSupermarket            11/13 Railway Tce, Ph: 08 9629 1140
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Renmark - SA RVFT

Often referred to as South Australia’s slice of paradise, the lush roses, nature walks and local beers and wines make any trip to Renmark worthwhile. Located 254 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, this lovely town is perched on the banks of the Murray River. RV travellers are encouraged to make the most of stopping via Renmark due to its excellent RV facilities. Plush's Bend offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 7 days for $1 per vehicle per night. Toilets are available on-site. Alternate parking is located at TM Price Park. It too offers parking for up to 24 hours at $15 per vehicle per night for self-contained vehicles. A dump point and potable water can be located on Cowra Street.  To learn more about this fantastic town, the local visitor information centre should be your first stop. Here you can find useful tourist information, interpretive displays, souvenirs and booking agents for the much-loved river cruises. Oh, and make sure you check out the Heritage Steam Vessel moored behind the centre on the riverfront! Tourist/Visitor Information CentreRenmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre84 Murray Ave, RenmarkPh: 08 8586 6704www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au/discoverCasual Parking (near retail centre)Murray Ave (adjacent to VIC) and Renmark AveShort Term ParkingBooking Site: www.discoverrenmark.com.au/accommodation/rv-parks-campgroundsPlush's Bend RV Park 30 online bookable sites (15 numbered riverfront sites and 15 sites within the Unallocated Section), maximum 7 nights in any 14-day period, fully self-contained vehicles only (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard) with camper trailers only accepted in the Unallocated Section. NO tent camping. Toilets, Boat Ramp at the siteSS Ellen Park 7 online bookable sites (4 powered and 3 unpowered), maximum 7 nights in any 14-day period, fully self-contained vehicles (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard) and camper trailers only (NO tent camping). Toilets, Boat Ramp at the site TM Price Rotary Park - overnight stays only, 5 online bookable sites, fully self-contained vehicles (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard), NO tent camping.  BBQ,  picnic & grass area, toilets, adjacent to Sturt HighwayDump PointCowra St, RenmarkLat: -34.1694, Long: 140.7449Potable WaterCowra St, RenmarkHospital185 Ral Ral Ave, Renmark – Ph: 08 8580 4100Doctors Surgery65 Thurk St, Renmark – Ph: 08 8586 4111Dentist131 Ral Ral Ave, Renmark – Ph: 08 8586 6651PharmacyUnited Discount Chemist, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8586 4842Priceline Pharmacy, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8586 6331SupermarketWoolworths, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8580 4202Foodland, Ral Ral Ave – Ph: 08 8586 6741
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder - WA RVFT

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is located in the heart of Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields region, 603 kilometres east of Perth, and is home to many major international mining companies. The town is a living testimony to the power of gold and the strength of the pioneering spirit. Kalgoorlie Boulder Pure Gold, the local accredited Visitor Centre, is located in the Town Hall at the Corner of Hannan and Wilson Streets. You can book local tours here, or utilise the substantial retail outlet - selling souvenirs and local produce.Those visiting Kalgoorlie can find short-term parking at Centennial Park. There is no fee to stay here and parking is limited to 72 hours; however, there is no limit on the number of revisits, but must have at least 24hrs between each visit. A dump point and potable water can be found along Forrest Street. Kalgoorlie is a wonderful place for RV travellers to visit. A great attraction is ‘The Round’, which is WA’s biggest regional annual racing carnival. This race started in 1896 and is now held annually in the second week of September. Another great event is the The Saint Barbara’s Festival; a street parade celebrating the mining industry and the patron saint of miners, held in the first weekend of December. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kalgoorlie-Boulder, cnr Hannan St & Wilson St, Kalgoorlie-Boulder WAPh: 08 9021 1966Email: visitors@kalgoorlie.comwww.kalgoorlietourism.com Casual Parking       Cassidy St; Hamilton St, BoulderShort Term Parking           Centennial Park, 72hr, however there is no limit on the number of revisitations, but must have at least 24hrs between each visitLong Term Parking            Lake Douglas Rest AreaDump Point  Forrest St; Hamilton St, BoulderPotable Water          Forrest St; Hamilton St, BoulderDoctors Surgery     Collins St, Ph: 08 9091 3958; Dugan St, Ph: 08 9021 1660; Addis St, Ph: 08 9021 3022; 130 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 4443; 335 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 3988Dentist           Dugan St, Ph: 08 9021 2598; Egan St, Ph: 08 9091 4000; Brookman St, Ph: 08 9022 7199Pharmacy     140 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9091 2221; 249 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 2453Supermarket            Coles, Wilson St, Ph: 08 9021 8466; IGA, Lionel St, Ph: 08 9091 3470; Woolworths, Kalgoorlie Plaza, Ph: 08 9021 1466