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Featured RV Friendly Events

VICTORIA

Lake Bolac Eel Festival

Event date - 27 March to 28 March 2026.

Lake Bolac, in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, is sacred to the First Nations people of the area.

For tens of thousands of years, it has hosted a large gathering of clans for the eel season.

There, clans met for special and important business, especially the exchange of ceremony and lore, trading of goods, and marriage celebrations.

Today, the Lake Bolac Eel Festival, which recognises this historic gathering, attracts people from all walks of life out on to country to gather by the shores of the lake to share, learn, remember and celebrate.

The festival is held every two years in the autumn and reflects the season when the eels traditionally begin their migration to the open ocean to spawn.

From 2005 to 2014 the festival was held annually and since 2016 biennially. The festival is relaxed and friendly offering plenty to engage people all ages.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Baerami Bush Dance

Event date: Saturday 2 May 2026

Baerami Bush Dance is a truly authentic and fun-filled bush dance at the beautifully timber-lined Baerami Hall in the Upper Hunter Valley, featuring traditional acoustic music performed by musicians from the Hunter Valley.

Dances are explained, and you don't need a partner. The event is family-friendly.

Bring your own dinner and drinks, and a supper to share. Camp at the hall, or stay at nearby accommodation. A well-equipped kitchen is available to prepare your food, and there is space to sit for dinner inside the hall.

A ticketing website will be provided closer to the dance. More information available HERE.

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QUEENSLAND

Childers Heritage Day

Event date: 9 May 2026

Mark your calendars as the Fifth Annual Childers Heritage Day, and part of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival, gears up to be even more fun, more unique and more creative!

This year's event promises something for everyone as the town comes alive with activities and events, not only at the Childers Heritage Complex but at many other historical locations throughout the historical town.

Organised by the passionate volunteers of the Isis District Historical Society Inc., Childers Heritage Day celebrates the region's rich history while fostering community connection and well-being. President Scott Stedman remarked "We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved with Childers Heritage Day and are excited to introduce new events, sponsors, and participants this year that align with our purpose of preserving the past for the future. It's going to be a great day!"

This year's event will feature an expanded program which will include a location map to help visitors better plan the day. With more than 25 local businesses, organisations and not for profits participating, Childers Heritage Day is a true community event!

Join in for a fun filled day of history, activities and events.

Be sure to book your accommodation early!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Gayndah - QLD RVFT

Gayndah is a town located on the Burnett River in Queensland, with the Burnett Highway passing through the area. It is 366 kilometres north of Brisbane, and 145 kilometres west of Maryborough. Gayndah lies at the heart of Queensland's citrus area and proudly claims to be the ‘Orange Capital of Queensland'. Many fine historic buildings line the main street, representing Edwardian, Federation and Art Deco styles. A unique collection of early designed railway bridges offer the railway enthusiast an insight into early bridge structure and engineering.Zonhoven Park, located on the Burnett Highway, is the ideal destination to explore the town. Self-contained travellers are welcome to stay here for 24 hours at no-cost, with access to a dump point and potable water also available on-site.The area's undulating countryside offers several lookouts including Archer's Lookout, Binjour Lookout and Mt Gayndah - with views over the citrus orchards, Burnett River Valley and rural countryside.Tourist/Visitor Centre Gayndah Museum & Information Centre, 8 Simon St, Gayndah QLDPh: 1300 696 272admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au.Casual Parking Anzac Parade (Lions Park) has space for large vehicles/motor homes etc to park and also the side streets off the main shopping area in Capper St plus and all side streetsShort Term Parking Zonhoven Park, Burnett Hwy, (24hr), nil costLong Term Parking Thompson’s CrossingDump Point Temporarily Closed for works.Zonhoven Park, Burnett HwyPotable Water Zonhoven Park, Burnett HwyHospital Warton St, Ph: 07 4161 3571Doctors Surgery Queen St, Ph: 07 4161 1666Dentist 69 Warton St, Ph: 07 4161 3571Pharmacy Capper St, Ph: 07 4161 1304Supermarket IGA, Capper St, Ph: 07 4161 1844

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QUEENSLAND

Lowood - QLD RVFT

Lowood is located in the beautiful Somerset region of Queensland, just 66 kilometres west of the state’s capital. The town has a relaxed country lifestyle, despite its close proximity to the city, and retains much of its historical charm from the late 1800s. Lowood developed into a bustling railway town with the arrival of the first section of the Brisbane Valley Railway in 1884, and was the centre of commerce delivering cotton, horticultural produce and beef to the Brisbane markets from the late 1800’s to the 1980s. Water enthusiasts are attracted to Atkinson Dam for power boating and water skiing or, on land, the energetic may choose to horse ride, cycle or walk the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail east to Fernvale or north to Coominya. The Lowood Showground, on Station Street, provides a dump point and potable water as well as convenient facilities including showers, toilets, water and powered sites. Visitors can stay for up to seven nights, with unpowered sites starting from only $20 per vehicle per night and powered sites $25 per vehicle per night.Lowood is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Tourist/Visitor Centre Fernvale Visitor Futures Complex1483 Brisbane Valley HighwayFernvale, QLD 4306P: 07 5427 0200Casual Parking Railway Park, Railway St, LowoodShort- & Long-Term Parking Lowood Showground, Station St, Lowood. $20pvpn non per;$25pvpn per, (7nt limit), toilets, showers, bins, water, pets ok. Parking permit required.Dump Point Lowood Showground, Station StPotable Water Lowood Showground, Station St Visitor Information Centre and across the road at Kintore Reserve. Blende St. No charge or key required.Doctors Surgery Lowood Medical Centre, 8 Michel St, 07 5426 1560Dentist Lowood Dental Surgery, 12 Railway St, 07 5426 1861Pharmacy Lowood Pharmacy, 6 Michel St, 07 5426 2510Supermarket Super IGA Lowood, 55-61 Main St, 07 5426 1384

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Deano's Springwater Smoked Trout Farm - NSW RVFD

Black Mountain is a village close to Armidale in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales and home to Deano’s Springwater Smoked Trout Farm, which offers RV parking for travellers to the region.The smoked trout business welcomes RVers to park on-site for a negotiated length of stay. The business offers a CMCA member only rate of $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, and access to showers and toilets is included.Close to Armidale, there’s plenty to see and do during a stay at Deano’s Springwater Smoked Trout Farm. Take a drive and view the magnificent Waterfall Way or head back towards Guyra and take a photo with the Big Lamb. Cost: $20pvpn unpowered (CMCA member only rate)Parking: Negotiable stay limit, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, seating, pets on leadOpening Hours: 8am - 5pm

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