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Featured RV Friendly Events

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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NEW SOUTH WALES

Leeton Sunrice Festival

Event date: Thursday 2 April - Monday 6 April 2026

The Leeton Sunrice Festival is held biennially at Easter during the rice harvest. The festival celebrates the importance of the rice industry to the community.

The five-day event provides plenty of live entertainment and family-focused activities. Events include the nostalgic street parade, Festival on Mountford, the nationally recognized Balloon Glow, skate championships, busking and street performers and much, much more!

Immerse yourself in Leeton's hospitality while enjoying its heritage, natural beauty, outstanding restaurants, cafes, boutique shopping, wine and an endless abundance of local produce!

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QUEENSLAND

Cardwell Pioneers Tour

The Cardwell Pioneer Tours are currently operating every Monday and Thursday morning from 10am at the Visitor Information and Heritage Centre located in Cardwell. The tour incorporates all the buildings in the historic precinct and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the area’s colourful history as they move through each building. The tour begins at the old Bush Telegraph building which was the Telegraph and Post Office and explains how Cardwell was founded in 1864 as the first port in North Queensland. Over in the Courthouse visitors can gain an understanding of the old judicial system. Several interesting items are on display including the original straight-jackets used in Tully to restrain the more energetic offenders. The old lock-up building was still in use during the1980s at the Cardwell Police Station. The final building is the old Shire Hall which the community used for a multitude of purposes included balls and other formal social events. The tour concludes on the balcony of the Visitor Information Centre where visitors can enjoy a complementary Devonshire Tea while taking in one of the best views in North Queensland overlooking Hinchinbrook Island, Gould Island and the Family Islands

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

Benalla - RVFT

Located two hours north of Melbourne and one hour south of Albury, Benalla is a regional town that sits on the Broken River. RV travellers passing through town will find short-term parking available at Jaycee Island and Benalla Showground. Jaycee Island offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 48 hours at no cost and Benalla Showground offers parking for up to 48 hours at $15 per vehicle per night. A dump point, along with potable water, can be sourced at Benalla Airport. Wander through immaculate parks and gardens, view contemporary Australian art and discover the story of Victoria's most famous bushranger, Ned Kelly. Visitors should time a trip during one of the fantastic annual events including Wall to Wall Street Art, motorsport at Winton Raceway and the Benalla Festival.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre14 Mair St, BenallaPh: 03 5762 1749www.enjoybenalla.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Lowry Place, Bridge St W near art gallery, Bridge St E near Aldi & WoolworthsShort Term ParkingJaycee Island, Fawckner Dr48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, nil charge, pets on lead, bins on site.Benalla Showground, Cecil St48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, $15pvpn, pets on lead, bins on site, toiletsDump PointBenalla Airport, Hanger LaneLat: -36.552689, Long: 145.996896Potable WaterBenalla Airport, Hanger LaneNot far from dump point.Hospital45-63 Coster St – Ph: 03 5761 4222Doctors Surgery30 Carrier St – Ph: 03 5762 2033Dentist50 Carrier St – Ph: 03 5762 4430Pharmacy27/29 Bridge St E – Ph: 03 5762 7575Supermarket49-59 Smythe St – Ph: 03 5760 4025

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QUEENSLAND

Winton - QLD RVFT

Winton, located on the Matilda Highway between Longreach and Cloncurry, is a friendly outback town with a lot to offer the RV traveller. When in town, be sure to visit the Winton Visitor Information Centre, as it offers current local knowledge and has all the brochures you will need to explore the region and discover its history. Winton is often referred to as the ‘Dinosaur Capital of Australia’, where you can see dinosaur fossils and the only dinosaur stampede on the planet. The Australian Age of Dinosaurs; located 24 kilometres south-east of Winton, houses the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils in the world and the largest preparation facility in the southern hemisphere. The Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park; located 110 kilometres south-west of Winton, has the only recorded dinosaur stampede on the planet with 3,300 stampeding dinosaur tracks, it is Australia’s first national monument to a natural heritage site. Another exciting thing to do in the area is opal mining.Those visiting Winton can find short-term parking at the rear of North Gregory Hotel. Sites are $15 per vehicle per night and parking is limited to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Riley Street, dump point (opposite rear of former Waltzing Matilda Centre site).Winton is an outback town full of interesting attractions, and as the day fades away there is nothing as beautiful as the sunset that graces the sky.Tourist/Visitor Centre Winton Visitor Information Centre73 Elderslie St, Winton QLDPh: 1300 665 115vic@matildacentre.com.auwww.experiencewinton.com.auCasual Parking Riley St, opp rear of former Waltzing Matilda Centre siteShort Term Parking Rear of North Gregory Hotel, (72hr), $15 per nightLong Term Parking Long Waterhole & North Gregory HotelDump Point Riley Street dump point (opposite rear of fomer Waltzing Matilda Centre site) and Vindex Street dump point at the Eric Lenton Recreational Grounds near the Skate ParkPotable Water Riley Street dump point (opposite rear of fomer Waltzing Matilda Centre site) and Vindex Street dump point at the Eric Lenton Recreational Grounds near the Skate ParkHospital Blomfield St, Ph: 07 4657 2700Dentist 34 Oondaroo St, Ph: 07 4657 1263Pharmacy 73 Elderslie St, Ph: 07 4657 1340Supermarket 5 Star, 37 Vindex St, Ph: 07 4657 1254; Parkers 4 Square, 79 Vindex St, Ph: 07 4657 1177; Shoprite, cnr Manuka St & Dagworth St, Ph: 07 4657 1244; Orlando Orchards, Oondaroo St, Ph: 07 4657 1398; Winton Butchers, Crn Oondooroo & Cork St, Ph: 07 4657 1351; Balamara Bakery, 76A Elderslie St, Ph: 07 4657 1242

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5290

Mount Gambier - SA RVFT

Mount Gambier is the major service centre for the Limestone Coast region and has a population of approximately 27, 275. Located halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, it is renowned for its volcanic landscapes, being home to Blue Lake and its countless craters, caves and beautiful gardens. RV travellers passing through Mount Gambier, in self-contained vehicles, are welcome to stay at Mount Gambier Showgrounds (please ensure all current interstate travel restrictions are adhered to). The showgrounds offer unpowered sites for $25 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $35 per vehicle per night. Access to showers, toilets and water is available; however, please note that sites are not available during show week – third week of October. Mount Gambier is home to several wineries, galleries, events and fresh local produce and food. It is only a short drive to the Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Padthaway wine regions, where you can sample some of the fine local food and wines. The World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves also make for a great day trip, as it is only an hour’s drive from Mount Gambier.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Visitor Centre35 Jubilee Hwy East, Mount Gambier SA Ph: 1800 087 187www.discovermountgambier.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) Various locations around townShort and Term Parking Mount Gambier Showgrounds1 Pick AveSelf-contained vehicles only, $25 per vehicle per night unpowered, $35 per vehicle per night powered, negotiable stay limit, pets allowed, showers, bins, toilets, waterDump Point Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Potable Water Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Hospital Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service276/300 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8721 1200Doctors Surgery Ferriers Medical Clinic 2/4 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier08 87254261Tristar Medical Group40 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8799 4000Dentist Mount Gambier Medical Centre2/230 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8723 4822Limestone Coast Dental38 James Street, Mount Gambier08 8723 0230Holmes Family Dental31 Helen Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 2441Pharmacy Stat Discount ChemistShop 3/145 Commercial Street E, Mount Gambier08 8725 1086Terry White Chemmart21 Helen Street, Mount Gambier 08 8725 8700Chemist KingCollins Court, 4/170-174 Jubilee HWY W, Mount Gambier08 8723 9579Supermarket ColesElizabeth Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 6310WoolworthsShopping Centre, 145 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8726 4902IGA16 Swallow Drive, Mount Gambier 08 8723 0333

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