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Featured RV Friendly Events

QLD

30th Brigalow Arts Festival

Date: 16/10-11/12/26

The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30^th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.

The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.

For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region.

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TASMANIA

Salamanca Market

Saturday (Weekly)

8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woolen products and handmade jewelry, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city center. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

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QLD

Mackay Show

Dates: 16/06/2026 - 18/06/2026

Times: 9am-4pm

Get ready for three big days of fun, food and festivity at the Mackay Show! Held at the iconic Mackay Showgrounds, this beloved regional event brings together exciting rides, delicious local food, lively entertainment, fireworks, and unforgettable agricultural and animal displays. Whether you’re exploring livestock competitions, cheering on woodchoppers, or grabbing a showbag in Sideshow Alley, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family and celebrate community spirit in the heart of Mackay!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Wynyard - TAS RVFT

Wynyard is a relatively big town, located on the north-west coast of Tasmania, 17km west of Burnie. With a population exceeding 13,500, Wynyard is a rural town with its industries being dairy and agriculture. It is also a great fishing destination where the fresh catch of the day is cooked while you watch the boats come in.Those visiting Wynyard can find a dump point and potable water can be found at Transfer Station, Goldie Street.Wynyard; a place of natural beauty, with waterfalls and forests to enjoy, is a perfect holiday destination. There is plenty to see and do within the area, including beach activities, ocean and river fishing, scenic drives through picturesque landscapes, as well as kayaking and waterside walks. Behind Wynyard are small villages dotted along country roads, each with broad views of beautiful patchwork green, gold and brown farmland. Every September and October the Table Cape Tulip Farm bursts into colour, with a vast array of tulips. Table Cape is an almost circular volcanic outcrop overlooking Wynyard, with its northern face rising 170 metres above sea level. The Table Cape Lookout and Lighthouse, established in 1888, is the best place to take in this magnificent view.Tourist/Visitor Centre 8 Exhibition Link, Wynyard TASPh: 03 6443 8330wowreception@warwyn.tas.gov.auwww.wowtas.com.auCasual Parking Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Information Centre, 8 Exhibition Link, long bay parkingShort Term Parking Wynyard Showgrounds, 72 hours, self-contained only, $10pvpn Dump Point Transfer Stn, Goldie StPotable Water Transfer Stn, Goldie StHospital North West Regional Hosp, 23 Brickport Rd Burnie, Ph: 03 6430 6666, (15min)Doctors Surgery 138 Goldie St, Ph: 03 6442 2201; Clinic, 24 Saunders St, Ph: 03 6442 1700Dentist 23 Goldie St, Ph: 03 6442 1200Pharmacy Dixon's Pharmacy, 112 Goldie St, Ph: 03 6442 2132; Health Point Pharmacy, 8a Inglis St, Ph: 6442 4323Supermarket IGA, 36 Park St, Ph: 03 6442 2524; Woolworths, 106-110 Goldie St, Ph: 6442 3023

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Wentworth Sporting Complex - NSW RVFD

Wentworth Sporting Complex is a multi-sporting complex housing golf, tennis, bowls and entertainment. Located in Wentworth, a small border town in the far south west of New South Wales, the complex makes for a great RV stopover for travellers passing through.The complex offers parking for RVs for up to 48 hours at no charge. Toilets and rubbish bins are accessible and travellers have access to potable water. Pets on leads are also permitted at this site.The site is located on the Western side of Beverley Street, which runs parallel to Adam Street.Known as the gateway to Outback New South Wales, Wentworth is situated at the great confluence of the Darling and the Murray rivers. Explore the history of the town by taking a trip down the river on a riverboat and learn about the town’s riverboat history.Cost: Nil chargeParking: 48hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, water & dump pointOpening Hours: 7 days

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TASMANIA

Tall Timbers Hotel - RV Parking - TAS RVFT/RVFD

Tall Timbers Hotel is located in the town of Smithton, on the far north-west coast of beautiful Tasmania. This area is an ideal base to explore the abundance of attractions along the north-west coast.Parking is available at the hotel for up to 72 hours, free of charge. The hotel has access to a number of services including a pool and laundry, however the use of extra facilities may incur a fee. Parking is only available to those with self-contained vehicles.With a fantastic hotel and bar, Tall Timbers Hotel is a great location to stay for a day or two. The hotel operates from 7am-10pm Monday to Saturday, and 8am-9pm on a Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the nearby attractions which include helicopter flights, scenic tours, 4WD adventures and many more experiences.Site is open from 1st October to 31st May, Cost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, BBQ, pets on lead

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