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Featured RV Friendly Events

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Blues at Bridgetown

Event date - 7 November - 9 November 2025. 

Listen to acoustic and electric blues pulsing through the Blackwood Valley as Bridgetown puts on a showcase of established musicians and up and coming talent over three days.

The street party in Bridgetown on the Saturday of the Blues is one of the highlights of the weekend. A huge range of vendors sell food and wares in the main street, while entertainers and buskers provide the ambiance while you browse.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Clare Valley Gourmet Week

Event date: May 2026

Australia’s longest running wine and food festival, the Clare Valley Gourmet Festival will return again in May 2026. 

The festival showcases the region’s wine and food culture by offering a range of unforgettable experiences, including the exciting new Gourmet Bus Trails. These offer a full day itinerary of curated indulgence with transport, food, wine and unique experiences all taken care of. 

Book your stay today and indulge in a sensory feast amidst the beauty of the Clare Valley, South Australia.

NSW
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AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash

The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.

Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Boyup Brook - WA RVFT

Boyup Brook, known as the Country Music Capital of Western Australia, is situated on the Blackwood River some 269 kilometres south-east of Perth. Set amongst undulating hills, it’s easy to see why visitors are impressed with the clean, neat town and the friendliness of the locals.Activities in Boyup Brook can be as varied as tackling the walking trails, canoeing on the river or visiting the unique Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre, the Carnaby beetle and butterfly collection and the wildlife sanctuary at Roo Gully.There is also a small art gallery and a museum with an interesting collection of local memorabilia. A number of wineries are open for tastings, and in springtime, beautiful wildflowers can be seen in the reserves near town and in the surrounding areas.Boyup Brook is an ideal getaway for those wanting an uncomplicated holiday, a town rich in culture, with great hospitality.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Boyup Brook VIC, cnr Bridge St & Abel St, Boyup Brook WAPh: 08 9765 1444info@boyupbrooktourism.com.auwww.boyupbrooktourism.com.auCasual Parking       Railway PdeShort & Long Term Parking           CMCA Flax Mill Caravan Park, Jackson St, Ph: 02 4978 8788 (CMCA Office), $5.00pvpn solo & $7.00pvpn couple, self-contained, no facilities (14 nights). Other sites available for addition cost include: powered, ensuite, SCV with facilities and tent sites. Dump Point  CMCA Flax Mill Caravan Park, Jackson StPotable Water          CMCA Flax Mill Caravan Park, Jackson StHospital        Hospital Rd (off Bridge St), Ph: 08 9765 0222Doctors Surgery     Abel St, Ph: 08 9765 1026Pharmacy     83 Abel St, Ph: 08 9765 1066Supermarket            IGA, 13-15 Bridge Street, Ph: 08 9765 1204
QUEENSLAND
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Murgon - QLD RVFT

Murgon is nestled at the foot of Boat Mountain, in the lush Burnett Valley. Shaped like an upturned boat, the Boat Mountain Conservation Park offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding region.Murgon offers short-term parking at Murgon Free Camp for up to 48 hours. At no cost, the camp offers RV travellers the perfect base with access to toilets, showers, bins and potable water all on-site. A dump point is located nearby along Kreb Street.With so much to see and do within the region, visitors will enjoy every minute of their stay in Murgon. There are numerous award winning wineries nearby offering a wide array of locally crafted wines and dining options. Additionally, Bjelke-Peterson dam offers some of the best inland fishing sites for those of interest, holding an annual fishing competition each year.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMurgon Visitor Information CentreCBD Lamb St, MurgonPh: 07 4189 9387www.discoversouthburnett.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Lamb St, outside VIC. Additional parking available in Krebs St, MurgonShort Term ParkingMurgon Free Camp, Kreb St Murgon48hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointMurgon Free Camp3 Kreb St, MurgonLat: -26.242186, Long: 151.937557Potable WaterMurgon Free Camp, 3 Kreb St MurgonHospitalCoronation Dr – Ph: 07 4168 1444Doctors Surgery43 Stephens St West, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 2722Dentist101 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1540Pharmacy111 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1022SupermarketLamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 3411
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Yass - NSW RVFT

Yass is found in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, 279 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With the picturesque Yass River running through town, and the rolling hills of the Yass Valley, visitors will be taken in by the charm and beauty of this historic country town.Joe O’Connor Park is situated along the river on Laidlaw Street, where self-contained RVs are welcome to park for up to 48 hours at no cost. There are no facilities in the park, however a dump point and potable water are accessible nearby at 1428 Yass Valley Way.The colonial history of Yass can be explored on the ‘Yass Historic Walk and Drive’, which includes the well-preserved main street with buildings dating from the 1840s, along with beautifully restored Victorian buildings, churches, the courthouse and railway station museum. Yass made its beginnings as a town servicing the surrounding farmlands, and while agriculture still remains an important part of its economy, tourism is fast becoming a major focus as the region builds a reputation for fine food and quality cool-climate wines.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Yass Valley Information Centre259 Comur St, Yass 2582P: 02 6226 2557www.yassvalley.com.au Casual Parking          Lead St, YassShort Term Parking  Joe O’Connor Park, Laidlaw St, parking at rear, (48hrs), nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, S/C vehicles onlyDump Point   1428 Yass Valley Way, YassPotable Water            1428 Yass Valley Way, YassHospital          Meehan St, Yass, ph 02 6220 2000Doctors Surgery       Atherfield Medical, Lead St Yass, ph 02 6226 1888; Burns Doctor Surgery, Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 3697; My Medical Practice, Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 6262Dentist            Yass Valley Dental, 77 Lead St Yass, ph 02 6226 1015; Yass Gentle Dental Care, 78 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1010Pharmacy       My Medical Practice, Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 6262; Millers Pharmacy, 114 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1264; Soul Pattison, 104 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1003Supermarket  IGA, 63 Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 3001; Woolworths, Cnr Comur & Polding Sts Yass, ph 02 6118 7000; ALDI, 193 Comur St Yass