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Featured RV Friendly Events

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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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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QUEENSLAND

Festival of Outback Skies 2026

Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026

The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.

Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.

Festival Location

The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.

Getting There

Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.

Festival Camping

Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people).

Festival Glamping

For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Chillagoe - QLD RVFT

Chillagoe is located 141 kilometres west of Mareeba and 205 kilometres west of Cairns and is one of the most interesting and unusual places in northern Queensland. Chillagoe offers visitors the rare combination of a relic copper mine, historic town attractions, limestone caves and Aboriginal rock paintings. If the mining history of Chillagoe is what brought you out, be sure to head for the museum. Wander through informative sites and don't forget to include the town cemetery in your walks. Keep in mind that mining is not the only option in town and it would be a shame to leave without sampling some of the other incredible Chillagoe attractions! Chief amongst them are the substantial systems of limestone caves at the Chillagoe-Montana National Park, located approximately one kilometre from town. There are over 560 known caves in the area, and some feature spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites. From the caves there's a walking track to the nearby Balancing Rock formation and some Aboriginal rock art, or you may prefer to walk the nine kilometre return track to Royal Arch Bluff, looking for wallabies and birds. If you head west out of town for 14 kilometres you'll find The Archways, another stunning limestone feature. Chillagoe also contains an observatory, and offers chances to explore for fossils, plus every year in May the Great Wheelbarrow Race finishes in the town and is an iconic event well worth a look.The best source of up to date information about tours, sites and walks is the Chillagoe Hub Visitor Information Centre, located on Queen Street.Tourist/Visitor Centre Chillagoe VIC, 21-23 Queen St, Chillagoe QLDPh: 07 4094 7111chillagoehubinfo@bigpond.comwww.chillagoehub.com.auCasual Parking Queen, Cathedral St & Towers StShort Term Parking Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge1 Hospital Ave$10pppn unpoweredDump Point Rodeo Grounds, Frew StPotable Water See General store & VIC for locationsHospital 21 Hospital Rd, Ph: 07 4094 7500Dentist Chillagoe HospitalPharmacy Chillagoe General Store, 11 Queen St, Ph: 07 4094 7100

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QUEENSLAND

Wyandra Post General Store & Camping - QLD RVFD

When travelling the outback between Charleville and Cunnamulla, you’ll find a friendly and most unusual little post office and general store.This little gem is owned by Glenn and Kim Paterson who have lived in Wyandra for over seven years, converting a rundown post office into a fully functioning tourist facility where you can enjoy a fresh cup of tea or coffee, fish and chips or their famous ‘Wyandra Whoppa Burger’.For those wishing to stay at Wyandra Post and General Store, parking is available for a cost of $15 per vehicle per night for unpower, and $20 per vehicle per night for power. This includes access to the bush cinema and mini golf.Just one kilometre away is the Warrego River where many good sized cod and yellow belly can be caught, or you can enjoy the white sandy beach and relax on the banks of the river.Cost: Unpwr $15 pvpn, Pwr $20 pvpn. Includes access to bush cinema & mini golf. Meals available from $10 pp. There also separate fenced and powered dog sites for $25

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QUEENSLAND

Tara - QLD RVFT

Tara is located in the Western Downs Region, approximately 300 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town has lovingly preserved its pioneering history in its museums and celebrates its multiculturalism with the biennial Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races. From an internationally renowned botanical garden to an Anzac Memorial Museum, Tara and its surrounds are a treat for the senses. Make the most of the town and the surrounding region by making the most of the RV parking area at Tara Lagoon. With a maximum stay of up to 14 nights, Tara Lagoon gives RV travellers the perfect opportunity to really explore all that Tara and the Western Downs Region has to offer. Unpowered sites are available for $5.50 per vehicle per night and powered sites are available for $11.50 per vehicle per night. Showers and toilets are available, as well as a dump point. Pets on leads are permitted. Located on the edge of town, Tara Lagoon is part of the Undulla Creek and is home to tranquil walking tracks and garden bicycle tracks and has ample opportunities to enjoy impressive native parrots and birdlife. Visitors will find peace in this special part of the Western Downs.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Tara Visitor Information Centre19 Fry St, Tara QLDPh: 07 4678 7804Casual Parking (near retail centre)Tara Lagoon, Showground Rd. 1.2 km from CBDShort & Long Term ParkingTara Lagoon, Showground RdCare Taker on site, toilets & showers available as part of a camp fee $11.50 powered PVPN or $5.50 unpowered PVPN. Max Stay 14 nights.26 Powered sites available Dump Point Tara Lagoon, Showground RdLat: -27.27213 Long: 150.46023Potable Water Entry into Tara Lagoon, Showground Rd. Approx 150m from dump pointHospital 15 Bilton St, TaraPh: 07 4678 7900Doctors Surgery Tara Medical Centre33 Day St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3335Dentist Tara Dental Clinic15 Bilton St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3377Pharmacy Tara Pharmacy29 Day St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3250Supermarket 22 Milne St, Tara

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