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Featured RV Friendly Events

Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival

Set against the sweeping coastline of Western Australia’s Coral Coast, the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival transforms Geraldton into a vibrant hub of storytelling, creativity and culture each October. Visitors can experience inspiring author talks, engaging panel discussions and interactive workshops while exploring Geraldton’s cafés, foreshore precinct and historic streets. With spring sunshine, ocean views and a welcoming regional atmosphere, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a cultural getaway. Pair a weekend of books and ideas with coastal walks, fresh Mid West seafood and day trips to nearby natural attractions — making Big Sky not just a literary event, but a memorable regional escape under WA’s wide open skies.

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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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QLD

Mackay Show

Dates: 16/06/2026 - 18/06/2026

Times: 9am-4pm

Get ready for three big days of fun, food and festivity at the Mackay Show! Held at the iconic Mackay Showgrounds, this beloved regional event brings together exciting rides, delicious local food, lively entertainment, fireworks, and unforgettable agricultural and animal displays. Whether you’re exploring livestock competitions, cheering on woodchoppers, or grabbing a showbag in Sideshow Alley, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family and celebrate community spirit in the heart of Mackay!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Pyengana Recreation Ground - TAS RVFD

Pyengana is a small village in north-east Tasmania, located approximately 30-minutes’ drive from the coastal town of St Helens and an hour from Scottsdale. Pyengana offers free parking at the recreation ground on St Columba Falls Road. While visiting, be sure to take up the opportunity to visit the Pyengana Dairy Company and Cheese Factory and watch cheese being made, sample some of Pyengana’s award-winning produce, and purchase some of your favourite hearty cheddar. Pyengana Dairy Company and Cheese Factory has been making tasty cheese using traditional methods for more than 100 years. Also within the region are some extremely picturesque waterfalls, including the cascading St Columba Falls. Cost: Donation at gate, new shower/toilets and hot showers $2 for 3 minutesParking: Negotiable stay limitOpening Hours: 7 days

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VICTORIA

Cobram - VIC RVFT

Cobram is situated on some of the most picturesque parts of the Murray River, 3.7 kilometres from Barooga, NSW and 37.6 kilometres from Yarrawonga, VIC. Towering gums, native bushland and a comfortable Mediterranean climate all make Cobram an appealing and unique holiday destination. The town has over 5,500 residents, with a further 1,000 or more living in the neighbouring town of Barooga. The area was settled in 1845 and growth was minimal until the 1880s when the railway was constructed, making the rural land more accessible. The land is now mainly used for dairy farms and fruit orchards and it is worthwhile visiting to sample some of the local produce.Those visiting Cobram can find short-term parking at Dead River Beach, (turn N off Racecourse Rd). A dump point and potable water can be found at Cobram Showground. Cobram is a wonderful place to visit, especially for those travelling in RVs. Discover the region on bikes, boats and canoes or simply take a stroll through the bush. You can try your luck fishing, or experience other attractions with expert guides leading you on a trail ride, canoe safari or river cruise. You can also relax on the wide sandy beaches of Thompsons Beach (claimed to be the largest inland beach on the Murray) or use it as a base from which to explore Quinn Island. Cobram has four championship golf courses and an abundance of quality health, recreation and community service facilities. Many of the businesses on the Farm Gate Trail are located in and around Cobram and Barooga and offer farm tours, mouth watering tastings and produce sales.Tourist/Visitor Centre Cnr Punt Rd & Station St, Cobram VIC1800 607 607 or 03 5872 2132cbtinfo@westnet.com.auwww.cobrambarooga.org.au Casual Parking Punt RdShort & Long Term Parking Dead River Beach, turn N off Racecourse Rd; Toms Beach, E off Racecourse RdDump Point Cobram Showground, Bank StPotable Water Cobram Showground, 50m N/E of dump point, Bank StHospital Broadway St, Ph: 03 5871 0777Doctors Surgery Mivo Medical Clinic, 18 Hay Ave, Ph: 03 5872 2166; Cobram Medical Clinic, Charles St, Ph: 03 5871 1433Dentist Cobram Dental Clinic, Charles St, Ph: 03 5872 1365Pharmacy Paul Ukich Pharmacy, 28 Punt Rd, Ph: 03 5872 1143; Tozers Pharmacy, 69-71 Punt Rd, Ph: 03 5872 1154Supermarket Ritchies Super IGA, 47 Bank St, Ph: 03 5872 2766; Safeway, 54-58 Punt Rd, Ph: 03 5871 2636

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Morawa - WA RVFT

The shire of Morawa is situated in the North Midlands area of Western Australia, approximately 370 kilometres north of Perth. There are public art displays, an extremely well visited coffee shop and numerous attractions to see and do in town. The historic windmill collection is the only large, public display in Australia and the historic buildings scattered throughout the town tell a tale of times past.Parking is available within the hub of the town on Prater Street, or the Old Lions Park, which is located on Winfield Street, just one kilometre south of the town centre and provides parking at nil cost for 24 hours. There are toilets, bins and potable water available at the Park. For longer stays, the Morawa Caravan Park, which is located on White Avenue, is perfect for big rigs and supplies a dump point at nil cost.Beyond the town boundary, you can take in carpets of wildflowers, the colours of the broad scale agricultural crops and the Koolanooka mine.Tourist/Visitor Centre Morawa Tourist Information Centre30 Winfield St, Morawa WAPh: 08 9971 1421 Email: mscvisitorcentre@westnet.com.au www.morawa.wa.gov.au Casual Parking Prater St, Morawa WA, turn off at the IGA / Post Office cnrShort Term Parking Old Lions Park, Winfield St, Morawa WA, 1km S of town centre, (24hr), tlts, bins, water, nil chargeDump Point Morawa Caravan Park, 50 White Ave, Morawa WA, suitable for big rigs, large turning circlePotable Water Old Lions Park, Winfield St, Morawa WA, 1km S of town centreHospital 550 Caulfield St, Morawa WA, Ph: 08 9971 0200Doctors Surgery 4 Caulfield Rd, Morawa WA, Ph: 08 9971 1103Pharmacy Morawa Pharmacy, 60 Winfield St, Morawa WA, Ph: 08 9971 1732Supermarket IGA, Winfield St, Morawa WA, Ph: 08 9971 1220

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