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Featured RV Friendly Events

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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NEW SOUTH WALES

Christmas Parade and Carnival

Event date: 5 December 2025

The Parkes Christmas Parade and Carnival is one of the town's most beloved festive traditions, bringing the community together to kick off the holiday season in style!

Expect a festive parade lighting up the town with floats, music, and festive cheer, local market stalls, live entertainment, food and fun.

It's a magical evening that captures the spirit of Parkes—warm, welcoming, and full of heart.

Stay tuned for more information regarding this event!

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Grazing Down the Lachlan

Event date: Saturday 12 September 2026.

Grazing Down the Lachlan will make a return to Forbes.

This multi-award winning foodie adventure is set alongside the picturesque Lachlan River and celebrates produce native to the Central West NSW region, prepared by local restaurateurs and caterers.

‘Grazers’ are free to wander along the designated corridor of the nine-mile reserve between six stations offering delicious food with a matched beverage.

What makes this dining experience truly unique is the underlying commitment to delivering a no-waste, environmentally responsible event.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Glenreagh Recreation Reserve - NSW RVFD

Glenreagh is a small town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, approximately 568 kilometres north-east of Sydney. The village sits at the gateway to the Clarence Valley, and is surrounded by an abundance of flora and fauna, in particular the colourful wildflowers and wattle in late winter and spring.The Glenreagh Public Recreation Ground has unpowered sites available for $15 per vehicle night, or $25 per vehicle per night for a powered site. Stays of up to 50 days are permitted and showers, toilets, bins and water are available on the grounds. Pets on a lead are permitted.Shannon Park offers a lovely spot to enjoy a picnic by the river, with tables and bbqs provided. If visiting on a Saturday, be sure to drop in at the museum to learn of Glenreagh’s history, and if you’re lucky to be in town on the first Saturday of the month, Glenreagh Markets are a great place to sample the local produce and chat with the locals.Address: Bridge St, GlenreaghCost: $15pvpn unpowered, $25pvpn power (paid to the caretaker)Parking: Showers, toilets, pets on lead, power, water, up to 50 days, camp kitchen, dump point. Opening Hours: 7 days

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QUEENSLAND

Biggenden - QLD RVFT

Biggenden is in the North Burnett Region on the Isis Highway, 339km north-west of Brisbane and 84km west of Maryborough. Biggenden’s wonderful climate offers the opportunity for everyone to be involved in outdoor activities all year round and Paradise Dam, renowned for freshwater fishing, is only 35km from Biggenden’s quaint country town charms.For those looking to explore the local region, short-term parking is available adjacent to Mount Walsh National Park and Mount Woowonga Forestry Area, and self-contained vehicles can also stay at Lakeside Rocky Creek and Chowey Bridge for 48 hours. The Mountain View Caravan Park and Paradise Dam Recreational Area offer long-term parking, with a dump point available adjacent to the caravan park on the Isis Highway.The town has wide streets, incredible rose gardens and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges with attractions such as Mount Walsh National Park and Paradise Dam, on the Burnett River.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Biggenden Arts & Crafts Centre"Biggenden Place" 21 Edward StPh: 0460 503 693Casual ParkingEdward St, immediately opp Railway yard & opp the main shopping centreShort Term Parking Old Railway Station Site, Edward St Biggenden (negotiable hrs) $10.00 pvpnDump Point Isis Hwy, adj to caravan park & opp Biggenden MotelPotable Water Isis Hwy, adj to caravan park & opp Biggenden MotelHospital Alice St, Ph: 07 4127 1166Doctors Surgery 23 Edward St, Ph: 07 4127 1404Pharmacy 37 Edward St, Ph: 07 4127 1365Supermarket Foodworks, 33 Edward St, Ph: 07 4127 1435

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Wallaroo - SA RVFT

Wallaroo is located 160km north-west of Adelaide on the western side of the York Peninsula. Wallaroo is one of three Copper Triangle towns famed for their historic shared copper mining industry, and known together as 'Little Cornwall,' the other two being Kadina and Moonta. The towns first copper smelter was lit in 1861, after which the industry flourished, and the township grew rapidly. Wallaroo began shipping refined copper in 1862 and within just six years over 100 tonnes were produced weekly.Those visiting Wallaroo can find short-term parking at Wallaroo Rest Area, 11 Cornish Terrace. Parking is $6 per vehicle per night for self-contained vehicles only and is limited to 24 hours. Visitors are able to pay by purchase of a boat ramp ticket from the Wallaroo Boat Ramp ticket machine.Local events include the annual Antiques and Collectables Fair, the Kernewek Lowender, Paskeville Field Days, and the Copper Coast Marina Festival. Historic buildings include the former Tipara Lighthouse (1877), Cornucopia Hotel (1862), Town Hall (1902), Old Railway Station (1914), Caroline Carleton’s residence (c1870), Court House (1865), Customs House (1862), the Seaman’s Recreation Centre (c1880) and Hughes Chimneystack, the only above ground reminder of the chimneys and furnaces erected by the Wallaroo Mining and Smelting Company. The Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum in the old post office (1865) contains extensive historical maritime displays and local tours and guides for groups can be booked here.Tourist/Visitor Centre Farm Shed Museum & Tourist Centre (20km), 50 Moonta Rd, Kadina SAPh: 08 8821 2333thefarmshed@coppercoast.sa.gov.auwww.coppercoast.sa.gov.auCasual Parking Owen TerraceShort Term Parking Wallaroo Rest Area, 11 Cornish Terrace, self-contained vehicles, (24hr) unpwr $6.00 pvpn, pay by purchase of a boat ramp ticket from the Wallaroo Boat Ramp ticket machineDump Point Victoria St, adj BP service stationPotable Water Heritage DrvHospital Ernest Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 0200Doctors Surgery Ernest Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 2644Dentist Doswell Terrace, Kadina, Ph: 08 8821 1300Pharmacy 45 Owen Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 2524Supermarket Foodland, 50 Hughes St, Ph: 08 8823 2990

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