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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Merriwa Springtime Show

Event date: Friday 18 September - Sunday 20 September 2026

 An Agricultural show that fosters agricultural pursuits in the community.

The show strives to showcase agricultural achievement and foster young farmers and judges in the region.

The show holds events for sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, Young Judges and Farmers, horticulture, photography, art, needlework, preserves, and cooking.

This is a family-friendly show that nurtures the community.


SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Flame Festival - Copper Coast

Event date: 8 - 10 May 2026

Get ready to ignite your senses at the FLAME Festival 2026, a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community across the Copper Coast. Returning for its third edition, this biennial event lights up the towns of Kadina, Moonta, and Wallaroo with a spectacular showcase of local talent and artistic flair.

Whether you're a curious visitor or a proud local, FLAME Festival offers something for everyone, a chance to connect, create, and celebrate the spirit of the Copper Coast.


QLD
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Jundah Camel Races

Date: 4/7/26

The Jundah Camel Races kick off the Desert Champions Way in Outback Queensland, offering a vibrant, authentic Aussie experience with high-energy camel races, local markets, family fun, delicious bush tucker, live music, and deep dives into cameleer history, all set against stunning red dirt landscapes for a true taste of Outback spirit and hospitality.  


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA
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The Big Strawberry - VIC RVFD

THIS IS ALSO AN RV FRIENDLY DESTINATIONCost: Powered $15pvpnParking: Pets on lead, water, 24hrs
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Forbes - NSW RVFT

Find Yourself… in Amazing ForbesConveniently located around the half way point on the Newell Highway, and nestled in the heart of the Lachlan Valley, Forbes is an ideal place to pull up, unwind and enjoy a few days of leisurely activity – especially if you’ve got a “home away from home” on wheels.With its charming historic buildings and rich history, natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, mesmerising works of art and a unique boutique shopping, you can expect a holiday experience to rival any.Amazing Forbes is the perfect location to set up camp and to explore many more of the beautiful and intriguing towns that make up Central West NSW including Parkes, Condobolin and Cowra – just to name a few.Lake Forbes is truly idyllic, so where better to situate the 48-hour free RV Rest Stop than on the banks of the lake, surrounded by beautiful, shady gums. So, if you’re fully self-contained, you’re all set.If you are looking to stay for longer (or decide to extend once you’ve seen how much there is to explore and experience), Forbes boasts four caravan parks and Showground “camping” to meet your needs. The Jemalong Weir Reserve is also a great location to pull up by the Lachlan River for a few days (about 25kms from town on the main road from Forbes to Condobolin).Visitor Information CentreLachlan Vintage Village, 46 Mary Street, Forbes NSW 2871 Ph: 02 6852 4155Email: tourism@forbes.nsw.gov.auwww.amazingforbesnsw.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Car & caravan and larger vehicle parking - Lawler St car parkShort & Long Term ParkingWheogo Park free RV rest area, Cnr Junction & Show Sts, beside Lake Forbes, (48hr)Dump PointWheogo Park RV Rest Area, Junction StForbes Showground, Show StPotable WaterLions Park, Junction StHospitalElgin St, Ph: 02 6850 2000Doctors SurgeryForbes Medical Centre, Elgin St, Ph: 02 6851 1300Forbes Medicine & Mind, Cross St, Ph: 02 5971 0201Yoorana Gunya, Church St, Ph: 02 6850 1222DentistForbes Dental Surgery, Johnson St, Ph: 02 6852 3321Forbes Family Dentists, Templar St, Ph: 02 6851 5505PharmacyFlannery's Pharmacy, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 1111Life Pharmacy, Lachlan St(Bernardi's Marketplace complex), Ph: 02 6852 2001SupermarketWoolworths, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 2421Bernardi's Marketplace, Lachlan St, Ph: 02 6850 1000
VICTORIA
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Lockington - VIC RVFT

'Locky’, as the locals affectionately term their town, is a small tight knit dairy farming community, located 198km north of Melbourne. The town was named in the 20th century after William Lockington, a prominent Jesuit Priest within the community. Today, Lockington has one pub, one school, three churches and a small selection of shops. Casual parking is available in all main streets, with short and long-term parking at Lockington Travellers Rest, corner of Lockington and Pannoo Roads. There is a negotiable stay limit with a donation of $10 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $20 for a powered site. The dump point is also located at Lockington Travellers Rest and potable water is available at the Lions Park lawn area in Lockington Road.Lockington is the perfect base for travellers when they require a well needed rest. There are walking tracks along the irrigation channel network which features the ‘Loch Ness’ yabby, a giant crustacean which can be pulled from the channel, and like many country towns, the pub is the heart of the community with traditional home cooked meals and friendly atmosphere.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Lockington District Business Centre9-11 Lockington Rd, Lockington VICPh 03 5486 2683www.campaspe.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       All main streets in LockingtonShort & Long Term ParkingLockington Travellers Rest, Lockington Rd & Pannoo Rd,donation of $10 pvpn, unpwr; $20 pvpn pwr. Neg stay limit, pets on lead, mobile coverage, shwrs, pwr, bins, BBQ, tlts, water, c/seatingDump Point  Lockington Travellers Rest, Lockington Rd & Pannoo RdPotable Water          Lions Park lawn area, Lockington RdDoctors Surgery     Clinic open Tuesdays & Thursdays, Pannoo Rd, 03 5486 2544Supermarket            Pentreaths Foodworks, Lockington Rd, 03 5486 2200