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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Mackay Expo

24-26 May 2024 


Mackay Expo will showcase an extensive range of innovative products and services for lovers of adventure and the great outdoors including caravans, camper trailers, hybrids, 4x4s and accessories, camping gear, fishing equipment, boats, jet skis and holiday destinations.

The Expo also showcases products and services for the home and outdoor living areas. 

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Glen Innes Pastoral and Agricultural Show

Event date - Friday 10 February 2023 to Sunday 12 February 2023.

The Glen Innes Show is conducted annually in February, over three days and is jam-packed with excitement and entertainment for all age groups and interests. Widely known as the 'Royal of the North', it offers the ultimate show experience. Locals and visitors experience a kaleidoscope of show spectacles usually only witnessed at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The Glen Innes Show is equally impressive in its longevity – recently celebrating its 150 year anniversary and incredibly proud tradition of support to the community and notable numbers of individuals and exhibits that have represented the district at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

This includes Showgirls, Rural Achievers, members invited to judge, steward and invited in honorary roles on Committees’ along with prize winning Fine arts and Crafts, Wool, Honey and livestock both commercial and stud.


NEW SOUTH WALES
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Cobargo Folk Festival

Event date - Friday 01 March 2024 to Sunday 03 March 2024.

The 2024 Cobargo Folk Festival is a welcoming, family-friendly event featuring a weekend of folk and roots music in the NSW village of Cobargo in the beautiful Bega Valley.

Established in 1996, the Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved village festivals because of its intimate size, fun and friendly vibe, and its high-quality artistic program.

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a place to reconnect, relax and get creative with family and friends. The Festival offers a warm and authentic experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast, featuring the best of live folk and roots music from Australian and overseas.

The family friendly vibe continues with KidBARGO! our special kids' program and The Crossing Youth Performers' stage.

Come and try the best of Sapphire Coast produce at the festival food village and enjoy local art and craft offerings at the festival market.





Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Goomalling - WA RVFT

Goomalling is located 130 kilometres north-east of Perth and is another wonderful and welcoming Western Australian town. The name Goomalling comes from an Aboriginal word meaning, 'the place of the silver-grey possum,' and the town was officially gazetted in 1903. With its wide streets, Goomalling is a mixture of historic buildings and modern facilities.Casual and short-term parking is available at Railway Terrace. There is no fee to stay here, and stays are limited to 24 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Goomalling Caravan Park, Throssell Street.To get a ‘snapshot’ of Goomalling and its people, visit the Wheatbelt Wander Wall on Railway Terrace, where approximately 200 people have donated and created significant to the town. Along the railway you will also spot rustic metal art sculptures and you can stop for a picnic at the War Memorial Park BBQ area with gazebos and a shady gumtree. From July to September each year, the orchids put on a spectacular display and you can take some wonderful photos from various locations around the region. A great place to admire the orchids is at Oak Park Nature Reserve, an extensive area of remnant native fauna and flora, granite outcrops and gnamma holes.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Caravan Park office, Throssell St, Goomalling WAPh: 08 9629 1183Email: goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.auwww.visitgoomalling.com.au or www.goomalling.wa.gov.auCasual Parking       Goomalling Caravan Park 28 Throssol st, Goomalling WAShort Term Parking + Long Term Parking             Free 24hr Parking for self-Contained Rv's. Railway terrace (Parking bay opposite Goomalling tavern)         Oak Park Picnic GroundDump Point  Caravan Park, Throssell StPotable Water          Caravan Park, Throssell St. Is open to all Travelers.Hospital        Forrest St, Ph: 08 9629 0100Doctors Surgery     51-53 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1166Dentist           51-53 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1914Pharmacy     WA Country Chemist, Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1088Supermarket            Goomalling Grocer (IGA Xpress), Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1054
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Forbes - NSW RVFT

Find Yourself… in Amazing ForbesConveniently located around the half way point on the Newell Highway, and nestled in the heart of the Lachlan Valley, Forbes is an ideal place to pull up, unwind and enjoy a few days of leisurely activity – especially if you’ve got a “home away from home” on wheels.With its charming historic buildings and rich history, natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, mesmerising works of art and a unique boutique shopping, you can expect a holiday experience to rival any.Amazing Forbes is the perfect location to set up camp and to explore many more of the beautiful and intriguing towns that make up Central West NSW including Parkes, Condobolin and Cowra – just to name a few.Lake Forbes is truly idyllic, so where better to situate the 48-hour free RV Rest Stop than on the banks of the lake, surrounded by beautiful, shady gums. So, if you’re fully self-contained, you’re all set.If you are looking to stay for longer (or decide to extend once you’ve seen how much there is to explore and experience), Forbes boasts four caravan parks and Showground “camping” to meet your needs. The Jemalong Weir Reserve is also a great location to pull up by the Lachlan River for a few days (about 25kms from town on the main road from Forbes to Condobolin).Visitor Information CentreLachlan Vintage Village, 46 Mary Street, Forbes NSW 2871 Ph: 02 6852 4155Email: tourism@forbes.nsw.gov.auwww.amazingforbesnsw.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Car & caravan and larger vehicle parking - Lawler St car parkShort & Long Term ParkingWheogo Park free RV rest area, Cnr Junction & Show Sts, beside Lake Forbes, (48hr)Dump PointWheogo Park RV Rest Area, Junction StForbes Showground, Show StPotable WaterLions Park, Junction StHospitalElgin St, Ph: 02 6850 2000Doctors SurgeryForbes Medical Centre, Elgin St, Ph: 02 6851 1300Forbes Medicine & Mind, Cross St, Ph: 02 5971 0201Yoorana Gunya, Church St, Ph: 02 6850 1222DentistForbes Dental Surgery, Johnson St, Ph: 02 6852 3321Forbes Family Dentists, Templar St, Ph: 02 6851 5505PharmacyFlannery's Pharmacy, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 1111Life Pharmacy, Lachlan St(Bernardi's Marketplace complex), Ph: 02 6852 2001SupermarketWoolworths, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 2421Bernardi's Marketplace, Lachlan St, Ph: 02 6850 1000
QUEENSLAND
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Bundaberg - QLD RVFT

Bundaberg sits on Queensland’s glorious coastline, approximately 385 kilometres north of Brisbane. Centered on the picturesque Burnett River, at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, this city retains a natural charm and relaxed lifestyle, which appeals to residents and visitors alike.RV travellers will find short-term parking available at Hinkler Lions Tourist Park, which is located along University Drive. Parking is only available for up to 24 hours and for people travelling in self-contained vehicles. There is no cost involved to stay on-site, and access to toilets and water is included. A dump point is also located at the park for convenience and so is potable water. The CMCA RV Park is also available which can be accessed via Pyefinch Dr or Civic Ave.When visiting the Bundaberg region, experience an array of tourist attractions including a distillery tour of the popular Bundaberg Rum Distillery, and visit other popular sites such as Mon Repos Turtle Rookery and Hinkler Hall of Aviation. With an equable climate, relaxed lifestyle, modern shopping facilities and world-class eco-tourism experiences, Bundaberg is a wonderful place to visit.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBundaberg Visitor Information Centre36 Avenue St, Bundaberg East QLD 4670Ph: 1300 722 099www.bundabergregion.orgCasual Parking (near retail centre)3 & 27 Quay St, BundabergShort Term ParkingHinkler Lions Tourist Park, University Dr Bundaberg24 hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, bins, toilets, water, covered seatingCMCA RV Park - Pyefinch Drive off Walker Street or Civic Av off Burrum St, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members),  $15pvpn non CMCA Members, 14 night maximum stay in any 21-day period, dump point, potable water, pets welcome on lead.Dump PointHinkler Lions Tourist Park, University Dr BundabergLat: -24.8968 Long: 152.3141Potable WaterHinkler Lions Tourist Park, University Dr BundabergHospitalBourbong St, Bundaberg – Ph: 07 4150 2222Doctors SurgerySeveral general practitioners in Bundaberg. See VIC or internet for full listDentistSeveral dentists in Bundaberg. See VIC or internet for full listPharmacySeveral pharmacies in Bundaberg with at least one at each shopping centre and several in the main street.SupermarketAll major supermarkets & several independent supermarkets.