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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Kalbar Sunflower Festival Kalbar

Event Date - May 2026 (TBC)

Kalbar Sunflower festival is one of the most talked about and photographed events in southeast Queensland.

Started by Russell and Jenny Jenner in an effort to diversify in a drought, the festival has grown to become a favourite event for tens of thousands of Australians.

At the Kalbar Sunflower Festival we have a huge variety of tasty delights and a curated selection of our favourite food vans and local market stalls. From unique locally handmade products to fashion, food and everything in-between, there’s something on offer for everyone.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Laura Folk Fair

Event date: 18 - 19 April 2026

The award winning National Tourism Accredited Laura Fair is a major rural festival of the Southern Flinders Ranges, held over two days annually in Laura on the first weekend of April and typically attracting 10,000 to 15,000 patrons.

The Laura Fair was first held in 1980, the brainchild of Rocky River Historic and Art Society member Dick Biles. It has been held every year since except during the COVID years. Originally started as a way to promote art and culture in the area, the resounding success of the first year led to the formation of a separate committee to undertake organisation of the event. Since 1981 the wholly volunteer driven Laura Fair Committee has been responsible for this.

The event has since grown into one of the major festivals of our region and has an important economic benefit for businesses around the region. It is the main annual fundraising avenue for many local community groups.

Our family focused event provides a wonderful country experience, with free entertainment over the whole weekend. Our event features a Street Parade with a themed costume parade put together by the local school, beautiful PADARC vintage cars, SES, CFS and local business floats, two stages of live entertainment playing all weekend, as well as roving performers and buskers, Sideshow Alley and the Showmen’s Guild of South Australia rides, on Saturday night there’s food stalls, licensed bar and Entertainment until 10pm. Golden North Ice-Cream Eating Competition, Boot toss competition, Old Courthouse Art Gallery exhibition and over 100 stalls selling a huge variety of handcrafted items, as well as food and refreshment stalls catering to a wide range of tastes.

Laura is a vibrant, artistic rural community with a population of approximately 650, situated beside the Rocky River and amongst the rolling hills of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Our event is wholly driven by a small volunteer committee and a large contingent of casual volunteers who assist with various aspects of the event.

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QLD

YOWAH OPAL FESTIVAL

You are invited to our Annual Opals, Gems and More Festival. Held annually on the third weekend of July, the Yowah Opal Festival celebrates the world-renowned "Yowah Nut" with stunning gem displays, local markets, and authentic outback hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just chasing a good time, come fossick for your own treasures and enjoy live music under the stars.

Friday 17th, Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th July 2026

Open 3 days from 7am - 4pm (Bar open evenings Fri, Sat & Sun)

YOMCSI Community Hall, Yowah QLD 4490

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Geeveston Ex Servicemen & Women’s Club - TAS RVFD

Geeveston is a small town located in southern Tasmania, approximately 62 kilometres south west of Hobart. Situated in the picturesque Huon Valley, Geeveston is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green valleys and apple orchids. The town has a history of forestry and apple growing, however, tourism is now a major focus for the township.The Geeveston Ex Servicemen & Women’s Club is found approximately one kilometre south of the town centre, on Memorial Drive. With parking available for up to 96 hours, the club makes an ideal camping base while exploring the local area. Fees are set at a low $20 per vehicle per night, with toilets, bins and water available also pets are permitted on leads. The town itself has many creative shops and eateries, and the main street features hand-carved timber sculptures of famous locals. Just outside of Geeveston is the popular Tahune Airwalk, with its treetop walkways and views across the Picton and Huon Rivers.Cost: $20pvpnParking: Toilets, water, bins, 96hrs, pets on lead, mobile serviceOpening Hours: Some meals available, see club for details

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Thomson Brook Wines - WA RVFD

Thomson Brook Wines is a small family owned winery located 7 kilometres east of Donnybrook, in the Preston Valley. The winery produces a range of fine quality wines from grapes that grown in the rich loam soils of the region.The property offers free parking for those travelling in self-contained vehicles for up to 96 hours. Thomson Brook Wines is wheelchair friendly and pets on a lead are welcome.For a well deserved break, why not sit back in your RV and enjoy the tempting taste of a wine or two whilst cooking up a storm on the BBQ.Cost: Nil chargeParking: Parking for self-contained vehicles only, 96hrsOpening Hours: 7 days, 10am - 4pm

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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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