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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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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.


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.

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

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Macksville - NSW RVFT

Macksville is a charming riverside town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. Situated along the Pacific Highway, the town sits on the banks of the Nambucca River, offering picturesque water views and a relaxed atmosphere. With a population of around 3,000 people, Macksville serves as a key service hub for the surrounding rural communities.Visitors can park for up to 24 hours at the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Cooper Street, free of charge. Vehicles must be self-contained; however, the site offers a dump point, bins, and toilets, and pets on a lead are allowed. Potable water is available at the Lions Park, Ferry Street.Macksville’s warm, welcoming community and stunning river views make it an ideal getaway. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and scenic waterfront walks, as well as explore charming cafes, historic pubs, and vibrant local markets. The town’s peaceful atmosphere and scenic location creates the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Nambucca Visitor InformationCnr Giinagay & River Dr, Nambucca HeadsPh: 02 8007 6168www.nambuccavalley.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)    Lions Park, Ferry StMacksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper StShort Term Parking    Macksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper St24hrs, self contained vehicles only, nil cost, bins, toilets, pets allowedDump Point    Macksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper StLat: -30.70903Long: 152.92092Potable Water    Lions Park, Ferry StHospital    Macksville District Hospital, 100 Darruya Rd, ph: 02 6598 3300Doctors Surgery    Macksville Medical Centre, 36 Wallace St, ph: 02 6568 1155Dentist    Fresh Dental Care, 1 Princess St, ph: 02 6568 1335Pharmacy    Macksville Pharmacy, Cooper St, ph: 02 6568 1116Supermarket    Woolworths, 13 Boundary StFoodworks, 16 Wallace St
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Port Hedland - WA RVFT

Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region and is located approximately 612km from Broome. Known as Marapikurrinya by the local Indigenous people, this town has a population of almost 16,000 people. The town is renowned for its massive resource industry, long trains, big ships and salt piles. Free short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours at Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street. Pets on leads are permitted, and potable water is located on-site. The dump point is located at Spoilbank Marina off Sutherland Street.Port Hedland is a great place to visit, especially in August when the town is alive for their North West Festival. Some other local attractions include visiting BHP Billiton and taking a tour of the area, seeing the Staircase to the Moon and the local history and town tour to really get to know the area.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePort Hedland Visitor Centre13 Wedge St, Port Hedland WA08 9173 1711www.visitporthedland.comwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-community/community/rv-overflow-camping.aspxCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Wedge & Richardson StShort Term ParkingPort Hedland Turf Club, McGregor St (April – Sept) and Port Hedland Golf Club, Shoata Rd South Hedland (Oct-April)Port Hedland Golf Club (see site for fees). Both sites are 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointSpoilbank Marina, Sutherland St Port HedlandLat: -20.306270, Long: 118.591410Potable WaterRV Camping area No charge or Key access required Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor StHospital26-34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland, Ph: 08 9174 1410Doctors Surgery7 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 08 9185 3555DentistUnit 1/19 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 1800 230 230PharmacyBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9173 1350SupermarketBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9120 8500
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Alpana Station Blinman - SA RVFD

Alpana is a working sheep station in the heart of the Flinders Ranges perfectly situated for exploring the central Flinders Ranges region and enjoying the spectacular scenery, gorges, plants, birds and animals, bushwalks, 4WD tracks and more...Your hosts, David and Sally Henery and John and Keziah Henery, love to welcome visitors to their property. There is so much to see and do in this special part of South Australia they know you will love it as much as they do.Horse Yards CampgroundIt is so easy to get to Alpana! You will find it 55km north of Wilpena Pound and 5km south of Blinman. Alpana's homestead is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and standard vans on a fully sealed road from Wilpena Pound.Private bush camping with a pit toilet per site. The Horse-yards campground is set on the banks of the Blinman Creek in the Parachilna Gorge, about 1km west of Angorichina Village, 17km from Blinman and about 23km by road from Alpana Homestead. You need to collect a key from the Alpana homestead to access the area. The Horse-yards is closed to the general public and set off the road to ensure your privacy. This scenic bush camping area is accessible only by high clearance vehicles and vans and has four separate camp sites along the creek bank. Each site has its own fire pit, pit toilet and shady trees, and at least 300m from your nearest neighbours. Each Horse-yards camp site is large enough to support multiple vehicles in your group. Spring water sometimes flows in the creek bed, season dependent.Rates: $30 per vehicle per night. Minimum $60 per site per night on public holiday long weekends‘Bill's Paddock’ campgroundBush camping with shared pit toilet facilities. Near the Alpana homestead, 5km south of Blinman. Accessible to standard cars and vans. Choose your favourite spot on the southern bank of Butler's Creek, surrounded by giant River Red Gums and native pine trees. Bill's Paddock campground is a large open area. A maximum of about six bookings is allowed at any one time to ensure everyone has plenty of space.Rates: $25 per vehicle per night.Best of Both WorldsCombine a bush campsite in Bill’s Paddock away from everyone but with a bathroom back at the powered site area reserved for your private use (when available). Pets allowed.Rates: $40 per night for 2 people ($10 single-night surcharge) and $20 per extra adult and $5 per child per night. Group discounts apply.