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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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VIC

bet365 Mildura Cup

Date: 17/07/2026

Come an enjoy the excitement of the 102nd running of the Mildura Cup !
Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected, with 8 live local races, with all the Racing action on the Big Screens.
Fashions on the Field will again be a highlight of the meeting, with over $4,000 in prizes.
Courtesy Buses will again be available, please see further details below.
Come and support the local community and enjoy the up-close racing action that you'll only get in the country. Whether you are looking for country casual or a catered experience, there are packages to suit everybody!
The Dunne Pavilion will be open to the public!

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TAS

Festival of Voices

Date: 14/11/2026

We are the premier singing festival in Australia, and a linchpin in Tasmania’s winter season. Recognised nationally by choirs, musicians and audiences as the leading destination, and most inclusive celebration of vocal excellence. Everyone can participate in Festival of Voices, from curious beginner to seasoned professional.

We bring people together. We bring joy to communities, and we unite people from all over Australia, in the middle of winter, through song, through voice, and through experience.

We are inclusive, diverse, sustainable and accessible. We are for everyone, and we champion our belief that singing is for everyone; from student to professional, from punter to performer, from secret shower soloist to karaoke enthusiast and beyond.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Barcaldine - QLD RVFT

Barcaldine was one of the first towns in Central Western Queensland to be registered as RV Friendly. When visitors arrive in Barcaldine they are always impressed with how many locals stop and say G'Day. Barcaldine residents are very tourism friendly and have a genuine interest in getting to know more about the people who visit their town. The Visitor Information Centre, in Oak Street and the friendly staff will help with brochures and information to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Many organisations such as the Cultural Centre and Rotary encourage visitors to call in and meet them at their functions and meetings. There is also the Grey Nomad project that aims to get visitors and locals together to work on community projects. Many visitors have expressed a wish to get to know the locals and to give something back to the communities that have welcomed them. A place to visit is the Australian Workers Heritage Centre where a tribute to the history of all Australian working men and women is on display. Set in five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, it is the perfect spot for a picnic or barbecue. For a meal there are plenty of restaurants and hotels in Barcaldine along with cafes and takeaways. Visit Gay at 'Roses n Things Cafe' for a meal or snack amongst an abundance of roses and pick up that special little gift from the shop.Barcaldine offers visitors to the area, 24 hour parking at Barcaldine Rest Area. For those needing access to potable water and a dump point, Barcaldine Showground offers these facilities.Barcaldine has been referred to as the friendliest town in the west, so be sure to stop in and take advantage of all the town has to offer.Tourist/Visitor Centre Barcaldine Visitor Information Centre149 Oak St, BarcaldinePh: 07 4651 1724tourism@barc.qld.gov.auwww.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking Oak StShort Term Parking Barcaldine Rest Area, toilets, (24hr). Area with trees behind is now fenced off but overnight parking still allowed in front rest area.Dump Point Barcaldine ShowgroundPotable Water Barcaldine ShowgroundHospital Ash St, Ph: 07 4650 4000Doctors Surgery Ash St, Ph: 07 4651 1598Pharmacy Oak St, Ph: 07 4651 1121Supermarket IGA, Oak St, Ph: 07 4651 2207; O’Donnell’s Friendly Grocery, Ph: 07 4651 2233

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QUEENSLAND

Minden Retreat - QLD RVFD

Minden Retreat is located in Minden, a small rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland. Minden Retreat is a function and business venue located 200 metres off Warrego highway, marked with a sign post. Minden Retreat offers parking at a low rate of just $5 for any stay of up to seven days. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles. There is a self-register box at the gate and there is mobile coverage within the area. Unfortunately pets are not permitted at this site.Toowoomba is only a 40 minute drive away and the opportunities around the region are endless.Cost: $5.00 per stay for up to 7 days. Self-register box at gatewayParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, no pets, mobile phone coverage, bins

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VICTORIA

Heyfield - VIC RVFT

Heyfield is located on the Thompson River, 206 kilometres east of Melbourne, within the Wellington Shire Council district. It is seen as a gateway to the Alpine National Park and Victorian High Country. The Alpine National Park stretches from central Gippsland, all the way to the New South Wales Border, where it adjoins Kosciuszko National Park. Heyfield was established in the early 1840s, where an early settler described the district as resembling ‘a field of waving corn’ and it was from this the name Hayfield was coined. The town further developed as a stopping point for prospectors en route to the Gippsland goldfields. Today, Heyfield relies upon dairy, timber and tourism industries for its prosperity. It is the principal source of hardwood in Victoria and is home to one of the largest timber mills in the southern hemisphere.Those visiting Heyfield can field short-term parking at the old Gordon St Reserve, on the corner of Macfarlane & Clark Streets. A donation is required to park here and stays are limited to 48 hours. Visitors also have access to a dump point and potable water at the reserve. Maffra Golf Club & Sale Showground offers visitors extended parking for up to 28 days, at a cost of $15 per vehicle per night.When visiting Heyfield, there is an abundance of water sport activities on offer, including and not limited to, boating, swimming, sailing, skiing and fishing. For land based activities, the town offers an excellent bike trail along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, as well as stunning historical buildings such as Victorian Timber Workers Memorial and St Michael's Roman Catholic Church to explore. Tourist/Visitor Centre Wetlands VIC, 1A Macfarlane St, Heyfield VICPh: 03 5148 3404Casual Parking George StShort Term Parking Old Gordon St Reserve, cnr Macfarlane St & Clark St, Donation required and showers $2(48hr)Long Term Parking Maffra Golf Club & Sale Showground, (28 days), $15.00 pvpnDump Point Cnr Macfarlane St & Clark StPotable Water Cnr Macfarlane St & Clark StHospital Heyfield Hospital, 14 Licola Rd, Ph: 03 5139 7979Doctors Surgery Heyfield Medical Centre, 19 Tyson Rd, Ph: 03 5147 2370Dentist 51-53 Temple St, Ph: 03 5148 3450Pharmacy Amcal Pharmacy, 16 George St, Ph: 03 5148 2370Supermarket IGA Supa, 18-22 George St, Ph: 03 5148 2380

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