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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Cobargo Folk Festival

Event date - 27/02/2026 - 1/3/2026

The 2026 Cobargo Folk Festival is a welcoming, family-friendly event featuring a weekend of folk and roots music in the NSW village of Cobargo in the beautiful Bega Valley.

Established in 1996, the Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved village festivals because of its intimate size, fun and friendly vibe, and its high-quality artistic program.

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a place to reconnect, relax and get creative with family and friends. The Festival offers a warm and authentic experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast, featuring the best of live folk and roots music from Australian and overseas.

The family friendly vibe continues with KidBARGO! our special kids' program and The Crossing Youth Performers' stage.

Come and try the best of Sapphire Coast produce at the festival food village and enjoy local art and craft offerings at the festival market.

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NSW

Lake Cargelligo Annual Show

Date: 29/08/2026

Experience the heart and soul of the Lake Cargelligo community at the much-loved Annual Show — a lively day packed with tradition, entertainment, and country charm.

This vibrant event brings locals and visitors together to celebrate the best of rural life, with impressive displays of livestock, homegrown produce, arts, crafts, and handmade creations. From farmyard favourites to family-friendly fun, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you're admiring local talent, catching up with friends, or just soaking up the festive atmosphere, the Lake Cargelligo Show is a fantastic day out for all ages. Don't miss this proud community tradition that captures the spirit of the district in one unforgettable day.

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QLD

Gympie Music Muster

Dates: 27/08/2026 - 30/08/2026

The Gympie Music Muster is one of Australia’s most beloved community-driven music festivals, a blend of country, folk, blues, roots, and rock, set against the breathtaking backdrop of native forest. It’s not just a festival, it’s a week of live music, camping, dancing, workshops, bush poets, markets and bush vibes that draws music fans from across the country

General camping is FREE — included with a 4-day festival pass (Thursday 27 Aug to Sunday 30 Aug 2026).

- You can arrive early and camp from Saturday 22 August 2026, giving you up to 9 days of camping and pre-Muster entertainment with a 4-day ticket.

Note: Day tickets also allow camping the night before and the night of your ticket at no extra cost.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

Cohuna - VIC RVFT

Cohuna is situated in the Loddon Murray Region of Northern Victoria, approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Cohuna is a picturesque town in a natural setting, on the banks of Gunbower Creek and only a 10 minute drive to the Murray River. The bridge that crosses Gunbower Creek provides access to Gunbower Island, which is comprised of the Gunbower National Park and State Forest, home to over 160 species of native water birds and numerous species of native animals.Visitors to Cohuna have access to RV parking at Garden Park for up to 72 hours. There is no fee to stay, and pets on leads are welcome. A free dump point can be found on Cohuna Island Road (opposite entrance to the Holiday Park), and potable water is accessible on King George Street. The Cohuna Golf Course also offers long-term stays with a negotiable time limit for $10 per vehicle per night which includes the use of all club house facilities.With an array of water and nature based activities on offer in Cohuna, visitors will find plenty to do to fill in several days. Canoeing, bird watching, bushwalking and picnicing are just some of the pastimes enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Info Centre90 King George St, Cohuna, VICP: 03 5456 2047www.gannawarra.vic.gov.auCasual Parking 90 King George St, CohunaShort Term Parking Garden Park, Cohuna Island Rd, pets on lead, (72hrs), nil chargeLong Term Parking Cohuna Golf Course, 48 Golf Rd, (neg hrs), $10pvpn, inc use of all club house facs & discounted golfDump Point Cohuna Island Rd, opp entrance to the Cohuna Waterfront Holiday ParkPotable Water 90 King George St, CohunaHospital 144-158 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 5300Doctors Surgery 111 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2609Dentist 23 King Edward St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 4554Pharmacy 63-67 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2223Supermarket 45-51 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2200

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Coonamble - NSW RVFT

Coonamble is located in the central west slopes of New South Wales, 418 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The shire has produced a successful agricultural industry including broadacre farming and cattle grazing. With the Warrumbungle National Park, Macquarie Marshes and Pilliga State Forest nearby, Coonamble is the perfect base to explore the surrounding natural beauty of the region.The town’s main street offers a glimpse into the art deco era, with some of the buildings retaining this style. Coonamble’s history can also be observed at the Museum Under the Bridge, originally built as the police station in 1886. The ‘trooper’ brick horse stables have been preserved in their original form and are one of only two remaining in New South Wales.Coonamble offers a range of places to park for up to 96 hours – the Coonamble Showground and the Back Combara Road campsite. Potable water can be obtained at the showground, while a dump point is accessible on Castlereagh Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Coonamble Visitor Information Centre84 Castlereagh St, Coonamble NSWP: 02 6827 1981www.visitcoonamble.com.au Casual Parking E & W of Namoi St, E of Castlereagh St opp VIC, N & S of Aberford St adj to McDonalds ParkShort & Long Term Parking ( Low-cost overnight parking) Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh Hwy, (96hrs), $10 PVPN, water & some facs; Back Combara Rd adj to sheep yard, (96hrs), nil charge.Dump Point 138 Castlereagh St, Coonamble Riverside Caravan ParkFree Potable Water Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh HwyHospital 150 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6827 1100Doctors Surgery Coonamble Aboriginal Medical Service, 17 Tooloon St, ph 02 6822 0000; Castlereagh Medical Centre, 99 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 5100Dentist 15/17-19 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1312Pharmacy 45 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1992Supermarket 2 supermarkets in Aberford St

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Bower Reserve Camping Area - SA RVFD

Bower is located approximately 113 kilometres from Adelaide, South Australia. This small town was named after a South Australian Member of Parliament (1865 – 1887) David Bower, who donated land to the area. By 1916, Bower had become a dispatch centre for mallee roots and timber, which were loaded in at the railway station and then sent to Adelaide.Those visiting Bower can find short term parking at Bower Reserve Camping Area. Here, a privacy fence was recently erected, offering a quiet and secure area to park in overnight. Unpowered sites are available for $5 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $10 per vehicle per night. An additional fee of $2 is required for use of the dump point. The Reserve also has plenty of facilities available, including some power, toilets, water, barbecue stations and tennis courts.Bower Hall and Reserve is a great destination when exploring local surrounding regions.Address: Kapunda Morgan Road, BowerPhone: Progress Association 08 8581 0597Cost: Unpowered $5pvpn, Powered $10pvpn, donation box in BBQ shed opposite tennis court and war memorial, $2 for dump pointParking: Unlimited parking near BBQ or opposite tennis courts

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