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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Event date: 28 May 2027

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival celebrates the essence of the Burdekin region, renowned as the Sugarcane Capital of Australia, by showcasing its people, produce and culture.

Consisting of two headline events, the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival starts with the Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire on Friday night, followed by the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships on Saturday at the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire celebrates the diversity of the Burdekin region bringing together a diverse range of cultures through a variety of culinary delights, interactive activities and captivating entertainment. Don't miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2027 sugarcane crushing season. Hear the crackling of the crop burning, smell the sweet essence of the burning sugar and feel the heat of the fire as it tears through the paddock.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is the ultimate test of skill and endurance, with competitors swinging their cane knives in hopes to be crowned the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Champion! Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burnt sugarcane, immersing themselves in the dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era. This family-friendly event promises great food, live music, captivating entertainment and so much more!


NEW SOUTH WALES
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The Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash

Event date: 20 - 22 August 2026

The 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash is shaping up to be one of Australia’s must-attend outback festivals. Scheduled for 20–22 August 2026 on the sprawling Mundi Mundi Plains in western New South Wales, the festival promises three days of immersive music, camping, and outback camaraderie.

Tickets for 2026 grants include general admission and on-site camping for up to seven nights (from 17–24 August), depending on the vehicle pass purchased. Each vehicle entering the festival grounds must also secure a Vehicle Entry Pass, which determines arrival dates and camping access.

Wristbands and vehicle stickers are required for entry; ticket holders can opt to receive these by mail or collect them in Broken Hill before heading to the site.

Every vehicle entering the festival site requires a Vehicle Entry Pass. Vehicle Entry Passes covers entry for the vehicle, ALL occupants in the vehicle and anything that your vehicle is towing. A Vehicle Entry Pass is required for vehicles coming to the festival and camping, and also for vehicles that are not camping but utilising Day Parking. Four types of Vehicle Entry Passes are available: 

  • Standard Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Thurs 21st Aug
  • 1 Day Early Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Wed 20th Aug
  • 2 Day Early Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Tues 19th Aug
  • 3 Day Early Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Mon 18th Aug

See Ticket Info & Pricing on the website for more details about General Admission tickets and Vehicle Entry Passes.

NSW
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Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft

Dates: 05/06/2026 - 08/06/2026

Coonamble Rodeo & Campdraft is one of Australia’s most iconic country sporting events and the largest combined rodeo and campdraft in the Southern Hemisphere

Off-site camping primitive camping facilities are available directly across from the Coonamble Showground. 

$20 per person for the weekend.


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Barmera - SA RVFT

Barmera is located in the Riverland region of South Australia, 220 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Situated adjacent to Lake Bonney, the natural sparkling freshwater lake is fed from the mighty Murray River and is an excellent spot for aquatic activities such as fishing, sailing, wind surfing, kite surfing and canoeing. Bruce Oval, located on Sims St in Barmera, provides free access to a dump point and potable water. Travellers can also stay at the Oval for up to 96 hours for a cost of just $5 per vehicle per night (payable to Barmera VIC). Bins are provided and pets on a lead are permitted.While in town, be sure to take the time to enjoy the Barmera Heritage Walk and Drive Tour to get to know the town. The Country Music Hall of Fame displays extensive memorabilia for all music lovers and is another must see when visiting Barmera.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Barwell Ave, Barmera SAPh: 08 8588 2289vic@barmeratourism.com.auwww.barmeratourism.com.au Casual Parking       Pascoe Terrace, W of Barmera VIC & a short walk to the CBDShort & Long Term Parking        Bruce Oval, Sims St, Barmera SA, $5.00 pvpn payable to Barmera VIC, (96hr), bins, water, pets on lead OKDump Point  Bruce Oval, Sims St, Barmera SAPotable Water          Bruce Oval, Sims St, Barmera SA, 20m S of dump pointHospital        Hawdon St, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 0400Doctors Surgery     Hawdon St, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2040; Riverland Family Practice, Scott Ave, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 0465Dentist           Barmera Dental Clinic, 36 Dickerson St, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2267Pharmacy     Barmera Pharmacy, 20 Barwell Ave, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2363Supermarket            Big River Supermarket, Barwell Ave, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2277
QUEENSLAND
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Anderleigh Winery - QLD RVFD

Anderleigh Winery is positioned in the south east of Queensland, on top of Mount Anderleigh. The winery is made up of a 160,000 square metre area used to produce grapes.The winery offers self-contained RV parking for up to 24 hours at no charge. Pets are permitted to stay on-site, and access to toilets and water is available.24 hours gives visitors enough time to enjoy all the winery has to offer. With a multicultural restaurant and delicious wines, what more could you need during a stay? Anderleigh is only a short 30-minute drive from Gympie. While there is so much to do around the Gympie region, make sure you detour north for a pleasant stay at Anderleigh Winery. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, toilets, restricted water, covered seatingOpening Hours: Wed - Sun 11am - 9pm
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Melrose Showground - SA RVFD

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days