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Featured RV Friendly Events

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Sculpture by the sea

Event date: 6 - 23 March 2026

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe is staged on the beautiful Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia. The exhibition is featured from the sea wall, all the way along the sand towards North Cottesloe and on the surrounding grassed areas creating a beautiful sculpture park. Access to Cottesloe Beach can be made from the ramps or stairs at different locations along Marine Parade.

OVERVIEW

Prepare for a great day full of sand, sun and sculpture – finishing with a stunning sunset! Visit our pages with information on Getting There & Around, Accessibility Information, Where to Stay & Where to Eat. Get involved in some of the public programs during the exhibition including the Schools Education Program. You can also find out about the exhibiting artists, and which sculptures have received awards & subsidies since the first exhibition was stage on Cottesloe beach in 2005.

QLD
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30th Brigalow Arts Festival

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 30th 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. 

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Streaky Bay Family Fish Day

Event date: 4 January 2026

Streaky Bay Tourism and Business Association Inc. presents the annual and popular Family Fish Day on the iconic Streaky Bay Jetty.

There are big cash prizes for keen anglers who land the big one, and Killas, Streaky Bay will sell bait onsite for a bargain rate.

Registered anglers 18 years and under will receive a prize bag. A rod and reel is awarded to the unluckiest angler and on-the-spot giveaways for those serious anglers who are proving their merit. This ensures that most anglers walk away with prize money and/or as assortment of small fishing tackle items.

A catch-and-release policy is encouraged for the event.

A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available from mid morning. 



Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Lyndhurst - NSW RVFT

Lyndhurst is a small historical village, located 269 kilometres west of Sydney in New South Wales. In the late 1880s the town was a major service centre to the nearby Junction Reef goldfields and mining community, and in 1908 was one of 10 towns shortlisted as the site for the Australian Capital Territory and National Capital.Lyndhurst welcomes RV travellers to stay up to 5 days at the Recreation Ground on Harrow Street. A dump point and potable water are available at the grounds, along with bins and toilets. There is no set fee to stay, however donations are requested.Today the main hub of Lyndhurst consists of the café, hotel and service station. The Lyndhurst Rifle Club, founded in 1913, still exists and continues to host teams from around the world. Other recreational activities in Lyndhurst include golfing at the Lyndhurst Golf Club, tennis at the new recreation ground and fishing at the nearby Wyangala Dam.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Stix & Stones CaféMt McDonald Rd, Lyndhurst NSWP: 02 6367 4759Casual Parking       Russart St, LyndhurstShort & Long Term Parking        Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow St, (120hrs), donation req, pets on lead, bins, tlts, water, dump pointDump Point  Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow StPotable Water          Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow StHospital        Nearest Hospital at Blayney (26km from Lyndhurst), ph 02 6368 9000Doctors Surgery     Nearest Dr at Carcoar (12km from Lyndhurst)Pharmacy     Nearest Hospital at Blayney (26km from Lyndhurst), ph 02 6368 9000Supermarket            Groceries avail from the Stix & Stones Café and Service Station
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Harvey - WA RVFT

Harvey is a charming town in Western Australia, nestled between the vibrant coastline and the scenic Darling Range. The town is located approximately 140 kilometres south of Perth and is known for its agricultural significance, particularly in dairy farming, orchards, and vineyards. RV travellers wishing to explore the region can base themselves at the Harvey RV Parking Site, located along Sir James Avenue for a maximum of 48 hours. There is no cost to stay; however, bookings are essential. Visitors will have access to bins, potable water and a dump point. Pets on a lead are welcome.Harvey offers plenty to travellers exploring the region. Some of the town’s cultural highlights include its Italian heritage, which is celebrated through local festivals and landmarks like the Big Orange - a large orange structure with panoramic views over the orchards. There are also lush parks, rivers, and dams nearby, making it popular for picnicking, fishing, and outdoor activities. With its blend of agricultural heritage, natural beauty, and welcoming community, Harvey offers travellers a peaceful yet vibrant experience in the south-west of Western Australia. Tourist/Visitor InformationEmail: info@harveyregion.com.auWeb: www.harveyregion.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)    Hayward St RV Parking Site near the dump pointShort Term Parking    Harvey RV Parking, access from Sir James AveFree camping, 48hrs, bins, water, pets on leadBookings: https://harveyregion.com.au/places-to-stay/free-rv-short-stay-rest-areas/Dump Point    Hayward St RV Parking SiteLat: -33.078434Long: 115.897214Potable Water    Harvey RV Parking, access from Sir James AveHospital    Harvey District Hospital, 45 Hayward St, Ph: 08 9782 2222Doctors Surgery    115 Uduc Rd, Harvey, Ph: 08 9729 1064Dentist    40 Uduc Rd, Harvey, Ph: 08 9729 1201Pharmacy    91 Uduc Rd, Harvey, Ph: 08 9729 1422Supermarket    Supa IGA, 80 Uduc Rd Harvey Ph: 08 9729 1404
VICTORIA
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Kyabram - VIC RVFT

Kyabram is located between Echuca and Shepparton, in the centre of a rich irrigation district of the Goulburn Valley.  It is a substantial rural town, which has proven attractive to large numbers of retirees. Brought to life by one of the state's irrigation projects, the district is a major producer of fruit, agriculture and dairy products. Local industries include a jam, conserve and topping factory, clothing manufacturers and container production.  The town takes its name from the Aboriginal word for thick forest, but the native bush these days is largely confined to the magnificent Kyabram Fauna Park.Those visiting Kyabram can find short term parking at Kyabram Mural Picnic Area, Tulloh St. There are no fees to stay here and parking is limited to 24 hours. Visitors can find a dump point and potable water at Kyabram Fauna Park on Lake Road.  Set on 55ha, the Kyabram Fauna Park houses extensive wetlands and lakes; whose waterfowl can be viewed from an observation tower and a waterfowl viewing hide. The Park exhibits 600 Australian Native Fauna and has introduced more than 6,000 native trees and plants. Fauna can be viewed in the heated reptile house which features 'Getcha' a salt water crocodile, a magnificent walk-thru aviary, numerous enclosures and a vast open range. Animal species that can be seen include the Parma wallaby, Red, Eastern and Kangaroo Island Kangaroos, Alpine dingoes, Tasmanian devils, Wombats (Forest & Southern Hairy-nosed), Echidnas, Emus, Koalas, and Cape Barren geese. A Koala 'petting' exhibit is currently under construction. The Park is also guardian to a cottage built in 1867 for French adventurer Theodore Hazleman, who sailed the high seas as a cabin boy and survived the American Civil War before coming to Australia.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kyabram Fauna Park, Lake Rd, Kyabram VICPh: 03 5852 2883Email: kyfaupar@mcmedia.com.auwww.kyabramfaunapark.com.au Casual Parking       Drum St Reserve, cnr of Drum St & Union StShort & Long Term Parking           Kyabram Mural Picnic Area, Tulloh, Drum, Union Sts intersection, free camp, 24hrsDump Point  Kyabram Fauna Park, Lake RdPotable Water          Kyabram Fauna Park, Lake RdHospital        Fenaughty St, Ph: 03 5857 0200Doctors Surgery     98 Fenaughty St, Ph: 03 5852 1888Dentist           88 Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 2553; 80 Fenaughty St, Ph: 03 5852 2978; 80 Union St, Ph: 03 5852 1860Pharmacy     174 Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 1213; 155 Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 1023Supermarket            Union St, Ph: 03 5852 2140; Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 2311