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Featured RV Friendly Events

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Murrurundi Festival - Art in the Landscape

Event date: Friday 27 March - Sunday 29 March 2026

The Murrurundi Festival is an exciting event that celebrates arts, culture and heritage in Murrurundi. The three-day program is packed with unique art experiences and exhibitions. It features a classical concert and the Art of the Kite, to fill the sky with colour.

Murrurundi will be wrapped in a vibrant display of hessian and twine, with bunting and yarn bombing. A Fairy Picnic set in the beautiful Paradise Park will provide fun for all ages, with storytelling, face painting and games. The Cobb and Co Coach will bring a touch of history to the streets.

Immerse yourself in a weekend of art and culture at the Murrurundi Festival.

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Canowindra International Balloon Challenge

Event date: 11 April - 19 April 2026

See the magic and spectacle as one of the Southern Hemispheres biggest Hot air balloon events takes to the sky over the beautiful Canowindra countryside in Central West NSW.

The action is at either end of the day with balloons flying at sunrise and in the last hour before sunset over a 9 day period at the beginning of April.

The signature event is the Cabonne Community Glow and night markets where you will enjoy local produce, wine, crafts and entertainment culminating in a night display as the balloons light up synchronised to music.

Watching the balloons each day is free but there is an entry charge for the Balloon Glow.

As the action happens at either end of the day this leaves plenty of time for exploring the incredible sights in the area and visting the villages and town of the area. Stop in at wineries and local food producers to get a real sense of how wonderful this area is.

Whilst in Canowindra visit the Age of Fishes Museum (home of the State Fossil), wander down the historic main street or enjoy art galleries, wonderful coffee, cellar doors and quirky shopping.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

EP Field Days Cleve

Event date: 11 - 13 August 2026

The biennial Eyre Peninsula Field Days showcases agricultural innovations and services in Cleve, South Australia.

More than 400 exhibitors from across agricultural machinery, farm services and rural lifestyle sectors set up displays, demonstrations and stalls showing new technologies, tools, and innovations. Alongside that are guest speakers, workshops, food and craft stalls, and features like “Artyculture” — a sustainable fashion/fashion-upcycling catwalk competition.

Facilities include food and beverage options, first aid, baby change, courier service for heavy purchases, free bus service around the site and ample parking.

With well over 10,000 attendees, EP Field Days plays a vital role in sharing farming innovations, inspiring rural lifestyle improvements, and strengthening community across Eyre Peninsula.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

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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Maclean - NSW RVFT

Maclean is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales on the Clarence River, near the Pacific Highway. Maclean calls itself ‘the Scottish Town in Australia’. Many of its street signs are written in Gaelic as well as English and Australia’s oldest free Presbyterian Church still holds services for the descendants of the early settlers.The Maclean Showground provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water are available at the showground, as well as toilets, bins, covered seating and power. Parking is just $20 per vehicle per night, payable to the showground honesty box.While in town, be sure to explore all the historic architecture of the area, take the heritage walking trail, visit the museum and don’t miss the breathtaking views from the Maclean lookout over the town and the mighty Clarence River. For golfing enthusiasts there is an 18-hole course located in beautiful surroundings on Woodford Island.Tourist/Visitor Centre Ferry Park Tourist Information Stand (unstaffed)Pacific Hwy, Maclean NSWPh: 02 6643 0800visit@myclarencevalley.com.auwww.myclarencevalley.com.auCasual Parking River St & McLachlan StShort & Long Term Parking Maclean Showground, cnr Cameron St & Woodford St, (72hr), room for 10 vehicles over 11m, unpwr site for Self-contained RVs only, $20pvpn paid to custodians when they come around., or the honesty box. Restricted access during various Showground events.Dump Point Maclean Showground, cnr Cameron St & Woodford StPotable Water Maclean Showground, cnr Cameron St & Woodford StHospital 21 Union St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6640 0111Doctors Surgery 1 Centenary Drv, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 3299Dentist Maclean Dental Surgery, 1 Stanley St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 2023Pharmacy Stanfords Pharmacy, 253 River St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 2004Supermarket SPAR Supermarket, 4 River St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 2002

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Deniliquin - NSW RVFT

Deniliquin is situated on the Edward River, an anabranch of the Murray River. The town is 280 kilometres north of Melbourne and 737 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Established in 1842 as a suitable river crossing for livestock, the town has many natural and cultural attractions and special events. Local farms produce a wide range of summer and winter crops, sheep and cattle. Rice produced regionally is processed for export and domestic markets. The surrounding natural plains provide perfect conditions for Merino sheep, with many large sheep properties calling Deniliquin home. Historical buildings in the CBD feature on the Town Walk, with detailed historical displays located at the Peppin Heritage Centre and the Deniliquin Historical Society. Being located on the edge of the world’s largest red gum forest and within national and regional parks, there are many opportunities for bird watching, flora and fauna observation. The River allows visitors to enjoy swimming, skiing, fishing, kayaking or you can hire a houseboat. The Island Sanctuary in the town centre, is a preserved natural sanctuary for birds and animals, especially kangaroos.The Waring Gardens adjacent to the main shopping centre provide visitors with a shaded area for walks and picnics. Barbeques, child friendly play areas and public toilet facilities are all located within the Gardens. The major event for the town is the annual Play on the Plains Festival and Ute Muster. This event, held on the NSW Labour Day long weekend, attracts thousands to the ‘ute capital of the world’ for two days of top-class entertainment. Deniliquin is an oasis of green on the edge of the expansive Old Man Plain. This flat plain provides visitors with opportunities to view vast clear skies, spectacular sunsets and dazzling stellar displays at night.Known as ‘Deni’ to the locals, this friendly town is well worth a visit.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePeppin Heritage Centre, George St, Deniliquin NSWPh: 03 5898 3120Email: info@deniliquin.nsw.gov.au www.denitourism.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)George St, Cressy St, Ute on a PoleShort & Long Term ParkingDavidson St & Civic Place, (72hr)Dump PointDavidson StPotable WaterDavidson StHospitalCharlotte St, Ph: 03 5882 2800Doctors SurgeryShiloh Medical Centre, Wood St, Ph: 03 5881 1413; Mulwala Plaza, shop 5/342 George St, Ph 03 5881 7480Dentist404 Charlotte St, Ph: 03 5881 3468; Macauley St, Ph: 1800 450 046; Denture Clinic, 405 Cressy St, Ph: 03 5881 5456Pharmacy17-23 Napier St, Ph: 03 5881 2081; 289 Cressy St, Ph: 03 5881 2233SupermarketIGA, George St, Ph: 03 5881 2344; Coles, Hardinge St, Ph: 03 5881 8001

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