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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Thargomindah Motorbike Sports and Enduro

Event date - 16 September 2023.

Arguably Far South West Queensland’s most popular motorbike event of the year! This weekend is fast paced and action packed, filled with exciting thrills and spills which showcases the amazing motocross skills of their youngest thrill seekers right through to their visiting motocross champions. Saturday kicks off the weekend with motorbike sporting events which include challenges that cater for all levels of riding experience, from children to the more advanced motorbike enthusiasts – hey, even Mum could get in on the action! Sunday challenges the more adventurous rider with a three hour enduro ride that snakes through the Bulloo River channels, the rider with the most completed laps will be the winner. There are three different classes to compete in – 250cc, 450cc and the Masters Pony Express which is open for the over 35’s. There will be a canteen and bar operating all weekend with amenities onsite. Entry to this event is free and participation is encouraged. Visitors, locals and tourist will all be welcomed to come and join the action at the Thargomindah Rodeo Grounds. Free camping (with hot showers) will be available for attendees over the weekend.

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VICTORIA

Moorngag Mower Mania

Event date - Saturday 1 April 2023.

Mower Mania returns to Moorngag with more racing action. Spectators can be treated to a combination of standard and modified racing lawn mowers with classes to suit all ages and skill levels. Racing will start from 10:00am and there will be lots of great food coming off the barbecue, with an onsite bar and coffee van. A large model train display will also feature inside the hall. Entry is via a gold coin donation and come and join us for an action packed day. Brought to you by the Moorngag Hall and Recreation Reserve. Committee and supported by the Australian Ride on Lawn Mower Association. Sponsored by Benalla Rural City Council.

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QUEENSLAND

Queensland Country Women's Association Scone Festival 2022

It's our birthday and we'd love for you to help us celebrate at our Annual Scone Festival!!

Enjoy scones in flavours such as classic, pumpkin, date, ginger, savoury, cheese, chocolate. We will also offer gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan options.

It's sure to be a fun morning with live music, scone-making demonstration, raffle & lucky door prizes.

Early Bird Special: buy tickets before 1st August and pay just $10 (plus 50c ticket fee) - After August 1st, tickets cost $12 (plus 50c fee).

Event Date:

11 August 2022

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Baralaba - QLD RVFT

Baralaba is situated on the Dawson River in Central Queensland and is located 160 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton and 667 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. It was once an important coal mining area, but is now a thriving beef/stud cattle, grain and irrigated crop farming district. Baralaba is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Land of the Blue Mountain’. Mt Ramsay, the large ‘blue mountain’ dominates the skyline around the town. Located 14 kilometres south-east of town, it is a popular hiking spot, with spectacular views of the surrounding districts from the top. There are a number of annual events held in the town, such as the Agricultural Show in May, an annual Art Exhibition and the Baralaba Saratoga Classic Fishing Competition in October. The town is also host to many sporting tournaments. There are water sports on the river, a golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green and a farm stay, where horse riding is available. Visitors are encouraged to join in the activities and can find out what’s happening from notices in shop windows or by asking the locals.Those visiting Baralaba can find short-term parking at Neville Hewitt Weir, and can park for up to 48 hours. Potable water is available here, and a dump point is located on Wooroonah Rd.Everything you need for your stay is available in town, including groceries, a drink or meals at the pub, mechanical repairs and fuel. There is also a newsagency, post office and ATM’s. So, when visiting the Dawson River, be sure to make Baralaba your base.Tourist/Visitor Centre Landcare & Community Centre, cnr Stopford St & Ashfield St, Baralaba QLDOnly open Wednesdayswww.sandstonewonders.com Casual Parking Stopford StShort Term Parking Neville Hewitt Weir, (7days); Baralaba Showgrounds, Wooroonah Rd, 07 4998 1581 $10pvpn poweredDump Point Wooroonah Rd (near showgrounds)Potable Water Neville Hewitt WeirHospital Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service, Stopford St, Ph: 07 4998 2800Doctors Surgery 1 Stopford St, Ph: 07 4998 1233Pharmacy Moura Pharmacy, Marshall St, Ph: 07 4997 1476, delivers to town twice weekly, (50km); Baralaba hospital has a dispensary for urgent suppliesSupermarket 29 Stopford St, Ph: 07 4998 1351

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QUEENSLAND

Biloela - QLD RVFT

Biloela is a busy commercial and tourist hub, though it still retains that relaxed, country feeling. Fashioned and built by the hands of those who forged their futures in a new land, rambling homesteads grace hillsides and streetscapes. Travellers will find Biloela to be an accommodating town, with several RV services and facilities on offer. RV parking is accessible at Queensland Heritage Park for self-contained vehicles only. Powered sites are available for $15 per vehicle per night, and unpowered sites are available for $10 per vehicle per night. A maximum stay of 48 hours applies, and access to showers, bins, barbecues, toilets and potable water is available. A dump point is installed at the town’s visitor information centre.Queensland Heritage Park contains a museum, café, several historical buildings and a unique display of vintage machinery. Another prized attraction in the area is the Spirit of the Land mural – a 100m mural painted around the town’s water reservoir showing the history of the land from two cultural perspectives. There is no doubt that everyone will enjoy a visit to this Queensland town. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre or Biloela VIC11 Exhibition Ave or Callide St, BiloelaPh: 07 4992 2400 or 07 4992 2405www.sandstonewonders.comCasual Parking (near retail centre) Spaces available at the VIC on Callide St and others along Callide StShort Term Parking Queensland Heritage Park “The Silo”Cnr Exhibition Ave & Raedon St.Self-contained vehicles only, 48hrs max stay, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seating. Pets on lead welcome. Powered site $15pvpn, unpowered $10pvpnDump Point Callide St at the Visitor Information CentreLat: -24.405436, Long: 150.514717Potable Water 11 Exhibition Ave (Queensland Heritage Park)Hospital 2 Hospital Rd – 07 4992 7000Doctors Surgery 36 Dawson Hwy – 07 4995 620048 Grevillea St – 07 4992 484845 Grevillea St – 07 4992 2166Dentist Suite 2, Gladstone Rd & Grevillea St – 07 4992 114426 Dawson Hwy – 074992 4125Pharmacy 38 Kariboe St – 07 4992 655136 Dawson Hwy – 07 4992 1001No pharmacy on a SundaySupermarket Woolworths – Gladstone Rd & Kariboe StDrakes – 59 Grevillea StFoodworks – 25 Dawson Hwy

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TASMANIA

Mole Creek Hotel - TAS RVFD

Mole Creek Hotel is located in the heart of the village of Mole Creek, set on approximately two acres of gardens and lawns, including a magnificent English magnolia tree planted in 1915 by the Lee family. The lovely creek, which runs through the property, has platypus, trout and eels in residence.The Hotel is located at the foot of the Great Western Tiers and offers a terrific ‘stop’ for travellers moving through what may eventually be termed the ‘NW Tiger Trail’. Unpowered sites are available free of charge as well as powered sites at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night - no parking permits are required. Is the Tiger gone forever? Read the stories, talk to the locals and decide for yourself.Cost: Unpowered nil charge, powered $10pvpnParking: 72hrs, no pets

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