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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Streaky Bay Family Fish Day

Event date: 4 January 2026

Streaky Bay Tourism and Business Association Inc. presents the annual and popular Family Fish Day on the iconic Streaky Bay Jetty.

There are big cash prizes for keen anglers who land the big one, and Killas, Streaky Bay will sell bait onsite for a bargain rate.

Registered anglers 18 years and under will receive a prize bag. A rod and reel is awarded to the unluckiest angler and on-the-spot giveaways for those serious anglers who are proving their merit. This ensures that most anglers walk away with prize money and/or as assortment of small fishing tackle items.

A catch-and-release policy is encouraged for the event.

A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available from mid morning.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo

Event Date: Saturday 11 April 2026.

The Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo have been running for over 20 years and has grown to be the biggest sale in Australia.

The 2019 expo showcased over 4,000 birds, and 175 exhibitors with 26 trade stands selling everything from seed, aviaries, nest boxes, books, medications and many other bird-related products.

A must for the bird enthusiast, the expo offers a hot breakfast and canteen facilities throughout the day at the Gunnedah Showgrounds Basketball Stadium and Griffiths Pavilion.

Please check the website for more details or call the Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre.

The Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo is scheduled for Saturday, 11 April 2026, at the Gunnedah Showground's Basketball Stadium and adjacent Griffith Pavilion in Gunnedah, NSW. Organized by the Namoi Valley Aviculture Club (NVAC), this event is among the largest bird sales on Australia's east coast, attracting exhibitors and enthusiasts from across the country.

Trade Stands: The Griffith Pavilion will host various trade stands offering bird-related products, including seed mixes, aviaries, nest boxes, cages, books, and medications.

Catering: A BBQ breakfast will be available from 7:00 AM, complemented by canteen facilities and a coffee van on-site.

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TASMANIA

Soup and Sing Bothwell

Event date - 1 August, 15 August, 22 August, 10:30am.

Location: Bothwell Football Club and Community Centre.

Soup and Sing is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community this winter.

For more information, feel free to reach out to Lisa at lisa@familiestasmania.org.au

PS - The team is working on adding an extra week on the 8th just awaiting a venue confirmation.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Smithton - TAS RVFT

Smithton is the gateway to the rugged Far Northwest Coast of Tasmania. Smithton offers the Duck River Robotic Dairy and La Cantara cheese factory tours. The tour leaves from the Duck River Pavilions which houses the Smithton Visitor Centre, La Cantara cheese tastings, museum, theatrette and Café. Smithton is also known for its fresh produce Tarkine Fresh Oysters, La Cantara milk and Cape Grim Beef. Take a tour to Cape Grim with Woolnorth Tours and breathe in the cleanest air in the world. Smithton has plenty of accommodation on offer from hotels, B & B’s, RV area and camping at Montagu Park.Why not make the very friendly town of Smithton your base for exploring this wonderful corner of Tasmania.Tourist/Visitor Centre 12 Nelson St, Smithton 7330Ph: 03 6413 5333info@stanleyandtarkine.com.auwww.stanleyandtarkine.com.auCasual Parking Central Car Park King St; East EsplanadeShort Term Parking Tall Timbers Hotel (private site - free camping available), Scotchtown Rd, Smithton, 1800 628 476 or 03 6452 9000, enquiries@talltimbershotel.com.auDump Point West EsplanadePotable Water West Esplanade. Tap against the fenceHospital 74 Brittons Rd, Ph: 03 6452 4650Doctors Surgery 14 King St, Ph: 03 6452 2555Dentist 37 Smith St, Ph: 03 6452 1964Pharmacy 18 King St, Ph: 03 6452 1129; 142 Nelson St, Ph: 03 6452 1055Supermarket Streets Festival, 59 Emmett St, Ph: 03 6452 1668; Smithton Festival IGA, 72 Emmett St, Ph: 03 6452 1608; Woolworths, 142 Nelson St, Ph: 03 6452 1511

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VICTORIA

Tungamah - VIC RVFT

Tungamah is a vibrant rural community on the banks of the Broken Creek, in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria. In recent years it has come to life as a place where you can camp creek side at their RV friendly site with superb amenities, walk to the pub, wake up to a barista coffee from the convenience store and immerse yourself in the district’s first silo art.RV travellers will be left extending their stays after spending a night or two at Lions Park along the creek. Parking is only available to those travelling in self-contained vehicles, but travellers are permitted to stay at no cost for up to 7 days. Toilets, water, barbecues and bins are accessible at the site, while a public dump point is available along Spry Street. Pets on leads are also permitted. Food and drink lovers can sample fresh natural produce available along the Murray Farm Gate Trail with Farm Gates located all around the area, while nature lovers can explore the unique native flora and fauna of the region’s woodlands, wetlands, lakes and rivers. If wider exploring is something you desire, Tungamah has several surrounding towns and villages you can experience, taking in the time to soak in real regional life and feel the country air.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreTungamah Visitor Information Point46 Middleton St, Tungamah VIC 3728Ph: 0428 918 251Casual Parking (near retail centre) Lions Park on Bailey St or Barr StreetShort Term Parking Lions Park, Bailey St. Self-contained only, nil charge, 7 days, BBQ, bins, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on leadDump Point Spry Street, Lat: -36.163055, Long: 145.882112Potable Water Lions Park, Bailey StHospital Closest Yarrawonga – approx. 25km, approx. 20 min driveDoctors Surgery Closest Yarrawonga – approx. 25km, approx. 20 min driveDentist Closest Yarrawonga – approx. 25km, approx. 20 min drivePharmacy Closest Yarrawonga – approx. 25km, approx. 20 min driveSupermarket 37 Barr St, TungamahPh: 03 5748 5505

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Coolgardie - WA RVFT

Coolgardie is known as “Mother of the Goldfields” and was the birthplace of the 1892 gold rush. The small town is situated 558 kilometres east of Perth, and a leisurely drive from Kalgoorlie. Coolgardie was once the third largest town in Western Australia, and today many charming heritage buildings remain; evidence of former glory days of the gold mining era.Coolgardie offers 48 hour parking for RVs free of charge at the Railway Station on Woodward Street. Bins and potable water are available, and a dump point is located nearby the railway station. Potable water is also available at the Mercy Gregory Memorial Park.While in town, visitors can learn about the gold rush history at the Goldfields Exhibition Museum and Ben Prior’s Park. Also, worth visiting is the Varischetti Mine Rescue Display, outlining the amazing story of workers who were trapped for nine days in an underwater mine; and the Pharmaceutical Museum, with its interesting collection of 18th and 19th century medicines and memorabilia.Tourist/Visitor Centre Coolgardie Visitors Centre & Goldfields Exhibition Museum62 Bayley St, Coolgardie WAP 08 9026 6090www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au Casual Parking Woodward St, CoolgardieShort Term Parking Railway Station, 75 Woodward St, (48hr), bins, water, pets on lead, nil costDump Point Near railway stationPotable Water Near Railway Station or Visitor CentreHospital Nearest hospital is Kalgoorlie - 30min away.Doctors Surgery Wilkie St, Coolgardie, open Mon - Fri. Coolgardie Ambulance Service is available 24/7Pharmacy Nearest pharmacy is in Kalgoorlie – 30min awaySupermarket Morans Store (IGA), 28/30 Bayley St, Coolgardie, ph 08 9026 6024

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