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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Bollon Polocrosse Carnival

The Polocrosse Carnival held at the Bollon Showgrounds will be a great day out! Offering local entertainment, everyone will enjoy. Camping is available with showers and toilets amenities. Come on down and check out Bollon Polocrosse Carnival.

Event Date

14 June 2023.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Griffith Spring Fest

Sunday 08 October 2023 to Saturday 21 October 2023.

Join the Griffith Spring Fest and see more than 70 larger-than-life sculptures created with over 100,000 oranges and grapefruit along Banna Avenue, Griffith.

An army of more than 700 volunteers come together at sunrise on October 8th to construct this unique display which has been creating an amazing site since 1996.

The Citrus Sculptures are on display in Banna Avenue for two weeks, and they encourage you to park in the Griffith Visitor Information Centre car park and then wander through the sculptures and admire the citrus industry in the region.

The Sculptures are the hero event of the Griffith Spring Fest. Also, visit the open gardens at the Garden Festival, join in the festivities at the Launch Party or book a seat on the garden tour bus. Plenty is going on in Griffith during Spring Fest.

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QUEENSLAND

Off Grid Expo Goomeri

The Off Grid Lifestyle Expo is based on a system and lifestyle designed to help people function without the support of infrastructure, such as an Electricity Grid. For example, off-grid can be a stand-alone system or microgrids typically used to provide a smaller community with electricity.

The term OFF THE GRID means: not connected to public utilities like electricity or supplied water, choosing to live in a self-sufficient manner. Many people also grow their own food and have learnt crafts and skills to assist with this maintaining their lifestyle such as, weaving and spinning, bread and cheese making, pottery and carpentry, often reusing, recycling and repurposing existing items to reduce waste.

Join us for a weekend exploring the lifestyle choices of living off grid. Our region has some wonderful businesses developing innovated ideas to help people live off grid but still comfortable.

We will be showcasing a diverse array of sustainable living ideas & emerging technologies.

The sale of land and rural properties in our region has grown significantly in the past 18 months, as it has in many other parts of Australia. The reason for the lifestyle change has to do with the increase in people downsizing, such as the tiny home movement, and going off grid for a number of reasons, including reducing the cost of living and the minimising the impact we are having on the planet.

Event Date

2 September - 4 September 2022.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Nungarin - WA RVFT

Nungarin is found in the North Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 278 kilometres east of Perth. The town is characterised by a single street with bulk loading facilities, a railway siding on one side of the road with the pub and a handful of shops adjacent.Those visiting Nungarin can find casual and short-term parking at Nungarin Rest Area, located on Railway Ave. Stays are limited to 24 hours, and a dump point and potable water can be found on-site. For those wishing to stay in town a little longer, long-term parking can be found at the Shire Recreation Ground. Rates apply, and permits can be obtained from the Shire Office.The Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum are popular visitor attractions. Tenth Light Horse military armoured vehicles and many items that support an army in the field are displayed in Western Australia’s only remaining WWII Five Base Ordnance Depot. In addition to militaria, dolls and matchbox toys are featured and an outstanding agricultural equipment collection reflects early settlers’ lives. Another popular attraction, the Mangowine Homestead, was a wayside stop on the way to the goldfields for many travellers.Tourist/Visitor Centre Post Office, 32 Railway Ave, Nungarin WAPh: 08 9046 5148Casual Parking Railway AveShort Term Parking Nungarin Rest Area, Railway AveLong Term Parking Shire Recreation Ground, pwr $20 pvpn; unpwr $15 pvpn, payable at the Shire OfficeDump Point Nungarin Rest Area, Railway AvePotable Water Nungarin Rest Area, Railway AveHospital Kununoppin Hospital, Leake St, Ph: 08 9683 2044 Doctors Surgery 2 Hughes St, Kununoppin, Ph: 08 9683 2032Pharmacy Savings Plus Chemist, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1311; Kellerberrin Pharmacy, 92 Massingham St, Kellerberrin, Ph: 08 9045 4306Supermarket Nungarin General Store, Railway Ave, Ph: 08 9046 5070 (basic pharmaceutical products avail)

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VICTORIA

Donald - VIC RVFT

Donald is located on the Richardson River in Victoria and is 282 kilometres from Melbourne at the junction of Sunraysia Highway and Borung Highway. The district is part of the Murray Basin, which in volcanic times was an inland sea. A large quantity of salt still remains beneath the surface creating challenges for farmers. In the sea were islands of hard stone, which now appear as small hills. The town is named after William Donald, a Scottish pastoralist who first settled the area in 1844. The railway reached Donald in 1882 and for many years it was a mainstay of the local shopkeepers, as the regular wages of the railway workers kept them solvent while waiting for the ‘after harvest’ payments of the struggling selectors. Donald is a traditional cereal growing area for wheat and barley as well as prime lambs and wool.Those visiting Donald can find short-term parking for up to 72 hours at the Byrne St Rest Area. Both the dump point and potable water can be found at Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd.Granite Rocks Reserve is a popular attraction for visitors and great place to picnic, featuring an outcrop of large granite rocks overlooking a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding farmlands. Self-drive sight-seeing tour guides are available from the community centre. These drives visit local tourist attractions such as, Georgie’s Hut, Lake Gil Gil, Mt Jeffcott Flora Reserve and Jeffcott Range. Annual events include the Australian Off Road Racing in the first week of April, Donald Agricultural Show in October, and Donald Cup held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre Donald VIC, 31 Woods St, Donald VICPh: 03 5497 1707Email: dlg@gjr.net.auwww.donald.org.auCasual Parking Byrne St (behind the McCulloch St Mall)Short Term Parking Byrne St Rest Area, (72hr)Long Term Parking Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd, pwr $20 pvpn; unpwr $15.00 pvpn, Ph: 03 5497 1764Dump Point Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack RdPotable Water Woods St or Donald Caravan ParkHospital Aitken Ave, Ph: 03 5478 6200Doctors Surgery 7 McCracken Ave, Ph: 03 5497 1100Pharmacy 62 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1240Supermarket IGA, 41 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1110

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TASMANIA

St Helens - TAS RVFT

St Helens is the largest town in the north-east coast of Tasmania, located on Georges Bay. This scenic bayside town is approximately 165 kilometres east of Launceston and 265 kilometres from Hobart. Known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania, St Helen is surrounded by scenic white, pristine sand, making it a popular tourist destination for both keen anglers and those looking to relax and unwind.Those visiting St Helens can find short-term parking on the Cnr of Tully St & Young Street. Stays are limited to 24 hours and are free of charge. Potable water and a dump point are also found here.St Helens is the perfect base when exploring the north-coast. From town, you can explore stunning Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires, which extends to Eddystone Point. The Bay of Fires is a scenic coast of white sandy beaches dotted with giant granite boulders. Or, a popular activity in town is the breathtaking, one hour return walk to St Helens Point where you will find spectacular Peron Dunes and a vast ocean beach.Tourist/Visitor Centre 61 Cecilia St, St Helens TASPh: 03 6376 1479 / 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.auwww.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking Bowen Street, St Helens, - long vehicle parking provided to access supermarkets etc; Georges Bay Esplanade, St Helens – foreshore area – long vehicles able to park; Parking off Cecilia Street (main street through St Helens) – Visitor Information Centre car parkShort Term Parking Cnr of Tully St & Young St (24hr)Dump Point Cnr of Tully St & Young StPotable Water Cnr of Tully St & Young StHospital Circassian St, Ph: 03 6376 5222Doctors Surgery 11 Pendrigh Pl, Ph: 03 6376 1777Dentist 75 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 2359Pharmacy 36 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1374Supermarket Hilly’s Value Plus, 23 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1161; St Helens Supa IGA, Shop 4, 29/35 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1177

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