CMCA - RV Friendlies & Events

Featured RV Friendly Events

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!

Find out more

NEW SOUTH WALES

Hay Pro Rodeo

Event date: Saturday 28 February - Saturday 18 April 2026

It's always a great day/night at the Hay Pro Rodeo. This event brings pro rodeo riders from all over the country, performing for you and competing for the prize, promising an unforgettable evening.

Events include bull riding, saddle bronc, steer riding, bareback, barrel racing, pole buck jump, team roping, steer wrestling, rope and tie, junior barrel, breakaway roping, and junior steer.

e note that there is no BYO policy. However, full catering and bar facilities will be available on the grounds. Additionally, EFTPOS will be available in all areas of the event.

Find out more

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Laura Folk Fair

Event date: 18 - 19 April 2026

The award winning National Tourism Accredited Laura Fair is a major rural festival of the Southern Flinders Ranges, held over two days annually in Laura on the first weekend of April and typically attracting 10,000 to 15,000 patrons.

The Laura Fair was first held in 1980, the brainchild of Rocky River Historic and Art Society member Dick Biles. It has been held every year since except during the COVID years. Originally started as a way to promote art and culture in the area, the resounding success of the first year led to the formation of a separate committee to undertake organisation of the event. Since 1981 the wholly volunteer driven Laura Fair Committee has been responsible for this.

The event has since grown into one of the major festivals of our region and has an important economic benefit for businesses around the region. It is the main annual fundraising avenue for many local community groups.

Our family focused event provides a wonderful country experience, with free entertainment over the whole weekend. Our event features a Street Parade with a themed costume parade put together by the local school, beautiful PADARC vintage cars, SES, CFS and local business floats, two stages of live entertainment playing all weekend, as well as roving performers and buskers, Sideshow Alley and the Showmen’s Guild of South Australia rides, on Saturday night there’s food stalls, licensed bar and Entertainment until 10pm. Golden North Ice-Cream Eating Competition, Boot toss competition, Old Courthouse Art Gallery exhibition and over 100 stalls selling a huge variety of handcrafted items, as well as food and refreshment stalls catering to a wide range of tastes.

Laura is a vibrant, artistic rural community with a population of approximately 650, situated beside the Rocky River and amongst the rolling hills of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Our event is wholly driven by a small volunteer committee and a large contingent of casual volunteers who assist with various aspects of the event.

Find out more

Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Blackall - QLD RVFT

Blackall is located on the Matilda Highway approximately 1,100 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Blackall was discovered in 1846 by the explorer Major Thomas Mitchell who described the area as ‘the finest and most extensive pastoral region he had ever found’. When visiting town, be sure to make your first stop the Blackall Visitor Information Centre on Shamrock Street, which has a wide range of information on the local area. The Aquatic Centre has an artesian spa and 50 metre swimming pool set in tropical surroundings and a soak in the spa is a great way to relax after a day of sightseeing. Blackall has an extensive collection of features that offer history, culture and reflections of Australia’s pioneer heritage such as the Black Stump, Jackie Howe - legendary shearer and the Blackall Woolscour. Used in 1887 for surveying purposes, the Black Stump became famous when the term ‘beyond the Black Stump’ was coined to describe a remote outback location.Barcoo River Camp offers visitors parking for up to 72 hours; a permit fee can be acquired for just $10.00 from the Visitors Information Centre. Pets on a leash are accepted and there is also access to potable water and a dump point.The tree lined main street, the typical Aussie pubs, and relaxed atmosphere give Blackall that great country town feel and make it a wonderful place to stop and stay for a while.Tourist/Visitor Centre Ram Park, 145a Shamrock St, Blackall QLDPh: 07 4657 4637binfo@btrc.qld.gov.au www.btrc.qld.gov.au Casual Parking Short StShort & Long Term Parking Barcoo River Camp, $10.00, permit fee avail from VIC, self contained vehicles only, pets on leash (72hr)Dump Point Barcoo River Camp, Blackall Isisford Rd; Blackall Showground, Salvia StPotable Water Picnic Area, Blackall Isisford RdHospital Landscorough Hwy, Ph: 07 4650 7700Doctors Surgery 78 Thistle St, Ph: 07 4657 4677, open 11am–6:30pmPharmacy 107-111 Shamrock St, Ph: 07 4657 4616Supermarket IGA, Shamrock St, Ph: 07 4657 4151; 5 Star, Shamrock St, Ph: 07 4657 6616

Find out more

VICTORIA

Boort - VIC RVFT

The scenic township of Boort is located 250 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, and is surrounded by waterways, lakes and countryside. Boort’s well maintained shopping precinct provides access to essential goods and services for travellers passing through. The lake is a major feature of the town attracting many water enthusiasts including skiers, canoeists, fisherman and swimmers. The wetland’s abundant birdlife rates highly Australia-wide.Boort Park Showground, situated on Malone Street, offers convenient parking for self-contained RVs of all sizes, for a maximum of 96 hours, with a nightly donation payable to the Park Committee. Facilities include a free dump point and potable water, and pets are permitted.There is plenty to do in and around Boort, including a visit to the Salute Olive Grove, an award winning olive grove, and Simply Tomatoes and Aussie Wool Quilts. Tourist Information Stand The Boort Newsagency82 Godfrey StreetBoort, VIC 3537P: 03 5455 2005E: boortnewsagency@outlook.comCasual Parking Nolen’s Park, Godfrey St, next to the CP, 500m from s/centre, day parking onlyShort Term ParkingTHIS SITE IS NOW OPEN, FOR SELF-CONTAINED VEHICLES ONLY AS NO FACILITIES AVAILABLE - COVID-19 REQUIREMENTBoort Park Showground, Malone St, strictly self-contained vehicles only, (96hr), water, pets allowed, donation per night to Boort Park Committee (call Ian 03 5455 2282 & he will collect)Dump Point Boort Park Showground, Malone St, BoortPotable Water Boort Park Showground, Malone St, BoortHospital 31 Kiniry St, Boort, Ph: 03 5451 5200, doctor on call after hours, Div 1 nurse is on duty at all timesDoctors Surgery 2 Coutts St, Boort, ph 03 5451 5220, Hrs: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pmDentist By appt only, 31 Kiniry St, Boort, Ph: 03 5451 5230Pharmacy Boort Community Pharmacy, 108 Godfrey St, Boort, Ph: 03 5455 2044Supermarket IGA Supermarket, Godfrey St, Boort, Ph: 03 5455 2418

Find out more

NEW SOUTH WALES

Coutts Crossing Tavern - NSW RVFD

Coutts Crossing Tavern offers delicious meals, cold beverages and parking for RV travellers passing through the area. Coutts Crossing is in the Clarence Valley region and approximately 18 kilometres south-west of Grafton. The tavern offers parking for up to 72 hours free of charge. Access to toilets is available and there is water and a barbecue on-site. The small town of Coutts Crossing boasts the tavern, a general store, community hall and church. Over the last twenty-five years, several sporting and community services have been established in the area, including tennis and squash courts as well as football and croquet grounds and a nine- hole golf course. Cost: Nil charge Parking: Tar sealed drive though, continue to northern side of tavern, 72hrs, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Opening Hours: Tavern open 7 days 10am - 10pm

Find out more