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Featured RV Friendly Events

VICTORIA

Lake Bolac Eel Festival

Event date - 27 March to 28 March 2026.

Lake Bolac, in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, is sacred to the First Nations people of the area.

For tens of thousands of years, it has hosted a large gathering of clans for the eel season.

There, clans met for special and important business, especially the exchange of ceremony and lore, trading of goods, and marriage celebrations.

Today, the Lake Bolac Eel Festival, which recognises this historic gathering, attracts people from all walks of life out on to country to gather by the shores of the lake to share, learn, remember and celebrate.

The festival is held every two years in the autumn and reflects the season when the eels traditionally begin their migration to the open ocean to spawn.

From 2005 to 2014 the festival was held annually and since 2016 biennially. The festival is relaxed and friendly offering plenty to engage people all ages.

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QUEENSLAND

Childers Heritage Day

Event date: 9 May 2026

Mark your calendars as the Fifth Annual Childers Heritage Day, and part of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival, gears up to be even more fun, more unique and more creative!

This year's event promises something for everyone as the town comes alive with activities and events, not only at the Childers Heritage Complex but at many other historical locations throughout the historical town.

Organised by the passionate volunteers of the Isis District Historical Society Inc., Childers Heritage Day celebrates the region's rich history while fostering community connection and well-being. President Scott Stedman remarked "We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved with Childers Heritage Day and are excited to introduce new events, sponsors, and participants this year that align with our purpose of preserving the past for the future. It's going to be a great day!"

This year's event will feature an expanded program which will include a location map to help visitors better plan the day. With more than 25 local businesses, organisations and not for profits participating, Childers Heritage Day is a true community event!

Join in for a fun filled day of history, activities and events.

Be sure to book your accommodation early!

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Blues at Bridgetown

Event date - 7 November - 9 November 2025.

Listen to acoustic and electric blues pulsing through the Blackwood Valley as Bridgetown puts on a showcase of established musicians and up and coming talent over three days.

The street party in Bridgetown on the Saturday of the Blues is one of the highlights of the weekend. A huge range of vendors sell food and wares in the main street, while entertainers and buskers provide the ambiance while you browse.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Port Victoria - SA RVFT

Port Victoria is a small coastal town on the western coast of Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, 200 kilometres from Adelaide. The port, like many other coastal towns, used to be a thriving port for the export of grain to England. Being quite a major port, there was an anchorage offshore for the larger windjammers. As the last working sailing ship visited in 1949, port Victoria is now known as ‘the last of the windjammer ports’. This era is well illustrated in the Maritime Museum, found on the water front, housed in the original general cargo shed which was bought out from England in kit form in 1877. Today, Port Victoria remains primarily a fishing town. Short and long-term parking is available at Port Victoria Oval on Kuhn Terrace for $10 per vehicle per night. A dump point and potable water can also be located at the oval, along with toilets and bins, and pets are allowed on leads.Port Victoria is a wonderful place to visit for fishermen and families looking for pristine waters, white sandy swimming beaches, and a relaxed laid back holiday experience. Some of the other major attractions found in the town include the Barley Stacks Winery, nearby Warding Island Diving Trail, art galleries, beaches and walking trails.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Port Victoria Kiosk/Post OfficeForeshore, Port VictoriaPh: 08 8834 2098Casual Parking Carpark opposite Port Victoria Hotel, Victoria Tce and the town oval off Kuhn Tce.Short & Long Term Parking Port Victoria Oval, Kuhn Tce 96hrs, $10 pvpn payable to PV Kiosk/PO, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, tlts, waterDump Point Port Victoria Oval, Kuhn TceLat: -34.4940, Long: 137.4889Potable Water Port Victoria Oval, Kuhn TceHospital Nearest hospital in Maitland 23kmDoctors Surgery Nearest Doctor in Maitland 23kmDentist Nearest Dentist in Maitland 23kmPharmacy Nearest Pharmacy in Maitland 23kmSupermarket Small deli style shops Main St Forshore

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QUEENSLAND

Maryborough - QLD RVFT

Maryborough is a town steeped deep in history, and the town boasts a relaxed atmosphere and is nestled upon the Mary River. With beautifully preserved colonial streets, visitors have the chance to soak up some of Queensland’s richest history and heritage architecture.RV travellers will find short term parking available at Alan & June Brown Carpark, on Kent Street. Parking is available for self-contained vehicles only and for a maximum of 48 hours. Long term parking is located at Doon Villa Self-contained RV Park. This is available for self-contained vehicles only, for a maximum of seven days at $10 per vehicle per night. Pets on a lead are permitted and access to toilets, showers and water is included.Maryborough is a delightful town with a variety of attractions for its visitors. Take some time to check out the original wharf district, now home to a variety of vintage restaurants, pubs, museums and art galleries. The weekly markets are also a must, with the city centre transforming into a bustling outdoor market boasting a wide range of art, craft and fresh produce. Visitors are encouraged to end their week with Sunday in the Park, a lazy Sunday morning filled with fun, food, brass bands and steam train rides.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Maryborough/Fraser Island Visitor Information Centre388-396 Kent St, MaryboroughPh: 1800 214 789www.visitfrasercoast.comCasual Parking McDowell Carpark and Alan & June Brown Carpark, Kent St MaryboroughShort Term Parking Alan & June Brown Carpark, Kent St Self-contained vehicles only, 48 hrs, no pets, mobile coverage, nil charge, must obtain a permit from the Info Centre nearby Long Term Parking Doon Villa Self-Contained RV Park Airport Dr off Saltwater Creek Rd Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, bins, tlts, water. $10pvpn.Dump Point Maryborough Airport off Saltwater Creek Rd Lat: -25.51905 Long: 152.7102Potable Water Maryborough Airport off Saltwater Creek Rd, near dump point via two headed tap and outside of nearby shedHospital 185 Walker St, MaryboroughDoctors Surgery Several doctors in town, too numerous to listDentist Several dentists in town, too numerous to listPharmacy Several pharmacies in town, too numerous to listSupermarket Woolworths, Sussex St Maryborough

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VICTORIA

Lake Bolac - VIC RVFT

Located between Dunkeld and Ballarat with a rich wheat growing and cattle area, Lake Bolac is an inviting town with a small population of approximately 300. Located in the Western District of Victoria, this town’s primary attraction is Lake Bolac.The town provides RV travellers with services and facilities, making it a great place to visit or stop by. Lake Bolac Foreshore Picnic Point Camping Area on Frontage Road offers RV parking at no cost. Lengths of stays can be negotiated, and access to showers and toilets are available for a fee (tokens can be purchased at the visitor information centre). Visitors will be able to locate potable water at the camping area, however the town’s dump point is located along the Glenelg Highway near the police station. The town centre is very inviting and features a collection of shops and a few historical buildings. The popular Lake Bolac Hotel offers delicious meals, and the building itself was built back in 1862 out of bluestone. If you are looking for a fun outing, it would be a crime not to visit the town’s famous lake where many enjoy boating, fishing and relaxing. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Lake Bolac Tourist & Information Centre2110 Glenelg Hwy, Lake BolacPh: 03 5355 2204www.lakebolac.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) Near the Lake Bolac Information Centre on Glenelg HwyShort & Long Term Parking Lake Bolac Foreshore Picnic Point Camping Area, Frontage Rd.Negotiable hours, nil charge, showers(fee), bins, BBQ, toilets(fee), water, covered seating, pets welcome on lead. Token for toilets & showers to be purchased at Lake Bolac VICDump Point Glenelg Hwy near the Police StationLat: -37.71113Long: 142.84217Potable Water Lake Bolac Foreshore Picnic Point Camping Area, Frontage Rd.Hospital Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre, 155 Montgomery St – Ph: 03 5350 2421Supermarket 2124 Glenelg Hwy – Ph: 03 5350 2274

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