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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

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!

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Australian Art Deco Festival – Leeton

Event date: Friday 10 July - Sunday 12 July 2026

An annual event, the Festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and is Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with an extensive program of exhibitions, markets, music, and workshops, there’s plenty to explore.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Georgetown Memorial Playground Camping Area - SA RVFD

Georgetown is 196km north of the state capital Adelaide, and 60km north of the famous wine-making region of Clare Valley. Georgetown’s wide main street provides easy maneuvering, and ample parking space makes it an ideal location to replenish your supplies and explore the surrounding areas.There is parking available for self-contained vehicles in the centre of Georgetown, next to the Memorial Playground on Fisher Street. Parking is limited to 24 hours and there is room for 8-10 vehicles. There is covered seating provided, as well as bins, toilets and barbecue facilities. Please note that pets are not allowed on the grounds.While in town there is plenty to see with several walking trails, cycle paths and self-guided tours on offer. The Heysen and Mawson walking trails meander their way down from the surrounding ranges and the renovated Hiskeys Hut is just 3km from town and offers basic amenities for those looking to stay close to nature.Cost: Donation acceptedParking: Situated in the centre of Georgetown next to the Memorial Playground on Fisher St, 24hrs, room for 8-10 vehicles, no pets, c/seating, bins, toilets & BBQ facilitiesOpening Hours: 7 days

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VICTORIA

Smythesdale - VIC RVFT

Tourist/Visitor Information CentreSmythesdale Well Customer Service Centre19 Heales Street03 5220 7111www.visitgoldenplains.vic.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Glenelg HighwayShort Term ParkingSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetSelf-contained vehicles only. 72 hr time limit. Access to bins, showers, toilets, water and BBQ available.Dump PointSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetPotable WaterSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetHospitalBallarat – less than 20mins away1 Drummond St NOpen 24 hours · 03 5320 4000Doctors SurgeryBallarat Community Health Smythesdale19 Heales Street03 5338 4500Dentist Ballarat – less than 20mins awayPharmacySmythesdale Pharmacy19 Heales Street03 5342 8695SupermarketIGA40 Glenelg Highway03 5342 8778

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