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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Festival of Outback Skies 2026

Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026

The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.

Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.

Festival Location

The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.

Getting There

Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.

Festival Camping

Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people).

Festival Glamping

For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Leeton Sunrice Festival

Event date: Thursday 2 April - Monday 6 April 2026

The Leeton Sunrice Festival is held biennially at Easter during the rice harvest. The festival celebrates the importance of the rice industry to the community.

The five-day event provides plenty of live entertainment and family-focused activities. Events include the nostalgic street parade, Festival on Mountford, the nationally recognized Balloon Glow, skate championships, busking and street performers and much, much more!

Immerse yourself in Leeton's hospitality while enjoying its heritage, natural beauty, outstanding restaurants, cafes, boutique shopping, wine and an endless abundance of local produce!

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QUEENSLAND

Kalbar Sunflower Festival Kalbar

Event Date - May 2026 (TBC)

Kalbar Sunflower festival is one of the most talked about and photographed events in southeast Queensland.

Started by Russell and Jenny Jenner in an effort to diversify in a drought, the festival has grown to become a favourite event for tens of thousands of Australians.

At the Kalbar Sunflower Festival we have a huge variety of tasty delights and a curated selection of our favourite food vans and local market stalls. From unique locally handmade products to fashion, food and everything in-between, there’s something on offer for everyone.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Deloraine - TAS RVFT

Deloraine is an historic town that is located midway between Launceston and Devonport and is situated on the banks of the beautiful Meander River. It is surrounded by rolling green hills, hedgerows and working farms, and sits at the foothills of the Great Western Tiers mountain range, which forms the northern edge of the World Heritage Central Plateau. The town was settled in the early 1800’s and blossomed through the ‘golden fifties’ due to successful grazing and agriculture on the large estates surrounding the town. Today, this bustling rural centre is Tasmania’s largest inland town and is a major art and craft centre. Many of the town’s colonial buildings have found new life as galleries, craft centres, museums and restaurants. Along the river, there are well-tended park and garden areas with pleasant walks, sculptures, and informative signs relating to the history and the attractions of the town.The Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre is at the top of the main street. It is the place to go for information on things to see and do in the surrounding areas. Incorporated into the centre is Yarns Artwork in Silk and the Deloraine Folk Museum part of which is an 1850’s Georgian Inn. Or you may prefer cycling on Meander Valley’s unique Great Cycling Trails, skiing on Ben Lomond, or wandering through historic farming properties such as Woolmer’s Estate. Every November, Deloraine hosts the ‘Tasmanian Craft Fair’, which showcases the works of the diverse and talented local artisans. This has become the largest working craft fair in Australia, attracting over 30,000 visitors over a four day period. Visitors will find all the services they need in Deloraine, including health services, plenty of shopping and banking facilities, vehicle repairs and numerous eateries. Deloraine is a delightful rural town and is a great base for visiting the surrounding areas and local visitor attractionsTourist/Visitor Centre Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, 100 Emu Bay Rd, DelorainePh: 03 6362 5280info@greatwesterntiers.net.auwww.greatwesterntiers.net.au Casual Parking River Rd & West PdeShort Term Parking Tennis Court Drive, $3.00 per night, maximum 4 nights. No Facilities SCV Vehicles only. Dump Point Tennis Court Drive, Free access Potable Water Tennis Court Drive, Free accessHospital Ambulance stationed at Deloraine, patients evacuated to Launceston HospitalDoctors Surgery 22 Tower Hill St, Ph: 03 6362 2266Pharmacy 62-64 Emu Bay Rd, Ph: 03 6362 2333Supermarket Woolworths, 78 Emu Bay Rd, Ph: 03 6362 4600

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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

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VICTORIA

Numurkah - VIC RVFT

Numurkah is a town in Victoria, located on the Goulburn Valley Highway. Despite the active street life of this busy rural community, the town exudes a relaxed and friendly vibe. Visitors can explore the pretty main street on foot, where they will be greeted with smiling faces of the locals.When visiting Numurkah, RV travellers in self-contained vehicles can park at the Lions Park, Katamatite Nathalia Rd for up to 48 hours. Pets are permitted on leads, and access to toilets and water is available. The dump point is located at the showgrounds.Being the centre of a thriving agricultural area, Numurkah is a food lovers’ paradise. On offer are a range of locally made wines, handmade cheeses, cold pressed olive oil, as well as organic honey and almonds. The makers of the Farm Gate Trail will be happy to give you a tour around their farms and have a chat about the processes involved.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNumurkah Visitor Information Centre99 Melville St, NumurkahPh: 1800 607 607Casual Parking (near retail centre) Knox St and Melville StShort Term Parking Lions Park, Katamatite Nathalia Rd48hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, toilets and waterDump Point Numurkah Showgrounds, Tunnock RdLat: -36.09376Long: 145.44598Potable Water Numurkah Showgrounds, Tunnock RdHospital 2 Katamatite Rd, Numurkah – Ph: 03 5862 0555Doctors Surgery Numurkah Medical Centre – Ph: 03 5862 2111Quinn Street Clinic – Ph: 03 5862 2044Dentist Goulburn Valley Dental Group – Ph: 03 5862 0300Pharmacy Guardian Pharmacy, Melville StLouis Hamon Pharmacy, 80 Melville StSupermarket Ritches IGA, 2/14 Melville StFoodworks, 87 Melville St

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