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QUEENSLAND

Woodford Folk Festival

The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights, from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, the Fire Event on New Year’s Day. This year will be the 35th Woodford Folk Festival and the 28th held at Woodfordia. It is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia.

The Woodford festival experience is deep, rich and colourful. It is based on a vision of inclusive and creative community, culture and tradition passed through generations, expressed through story and ceremony. The site, a former barren dairy farm, has been lovingly regenerated with over 120,000 subtropical rain forest trees, orchids, ferns and sedges, planted to create a habitat for butterflies and wildlife.

Woodfordia is transformed into a village that hosts over 25,000 daily patrons, performers, stallholders, volunteers and organisers. As many as 2,680 volunteers across 162 departments are at the heart of the organisation and contribute to the setup and day-to-day running of the festival. During the event, the festival is actually the 67th largest town in Australia.

Each year construction begins in early December and continues up until Christmas Day. Over 450 contractors and volunteers build the village. Many come from around the world to be part of the festival build and then stay for a week after to pull the event down.

WE HAVE BEEN LONGING TO ANNOUNCE THIS NEWS SINCE WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER – WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL IS BACK!

Change has been more of a constant these past couple of years and that will continue into the future. The return of the festival this year will see some venues retired, some taking a year off, others returning in full glory along with some new kids on the block.

The programme will continue to have the diversity, excellence and depth that Woodford patrons have revelled in over the years.

Tickets will be capped this year to make sure we get the comfort level just right.

We will be launching tickets in June – make sure you are signed up to our mailing list stay up to date.

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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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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Hand Built pottery class

Discover your inner artist at Urth Clay Studio's Hand Building class in Goodwood. Create a speckled cup and gain confidence to craft at home. Book now. $1 from every booking will be donated to Dementia Australia.

From $89.00

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Minnipa Apex Park - SA RVFD

Minnipa is a small town located on the Eyre Peninsula, 34km west of Wudinna, in the midst of South Australia’s grain belt. Apex Park camping ground is on the main Eyre Highway and a convenient stopover point when traversing the Nullarbor.Parking is available on-site for up to 96 hours and caters for vehicles of all sizes. A donation for the stay is greatly appreciated. The park facilities include covered seating, coin-operated barbecues, toilets and a dump point. Pets on a lead are welcome. The town is well equipped with a general store, roadhouse, pub, vet clinic and a mechanic.The main attraction of Minnipa is the fascinating granite rock formations. Pildappa Rock is just a 20-minute drive and is the largest wave rock on the Eyre Peninsula. Also worth visiting is the Minnipa Agricultural Centre, and if you have time a day trip to sheep station country in the Gawler Ranges National Park, northeast of Minnipa is a must.Cost: Donation BoxParking: 96hrs, seating, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on leadOpening Hours: 7 days

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Leonora - WA RVFT

Leonora is located 230 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in the northern goldfields of Western Australia. The area is extremely arid with summer temperatures of 37°C. It has a small population of around 400 people, a third of who are of Aboriginal descent. The town has maintained much of its history with its wide main street and collection of historic buildings, some of which retain their original uses.Those visiting Leonora can find short-term parking at Gwalia Historical Museum, situated on Kane Street. Parking is strictly for self-contained vehicles only, and stays are limited to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at the Leonora Tourist Information Centre, located in Tower Street. While it maintains much of its original character, the shire has been revamped to create a clean and attractive central business district with modern services and facilities. Leonora is home to the ‘Golden Gift’ event, the richest mile running race in Australia. With a prize pool of $50,000, it attracts athletes from near and far. The event is held over the long weekend in June and is supported by horse racing and free public entertainment with bands, market stalls, and fireworks. Another popular attraction is the Gwalia Mine where visitors can get a real-life insight into the workings of an operational mine, with public viewing tours available.Tourist/Visitor Centre Lot 25, Tower St, Leonora WAPh: 08 9037 7016Email: library@lenora.wa.gov.auwww.leonora.wa.gov.au Casual Parking Tower St; Trump St between Gwalia St &Tower StShort Term Parking Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr, strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyLong Term Parking Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr, strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Potable Water Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Hospital Sadie Canning DrvDoctors Surgery Dr Charl Du Plessis, Leonora Hospital, Sadie Canning Drv, Ph: 08 9037 6238Pharmacy Shop 1/72 Tower St, Leonora, WA 6438, Ph: 08 9037 6820Supermarket Leonora Stores, 75 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6002; Coles Express, Lot 121 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6011

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Ungarie - NSW RVFT

Ungarie is a small farming village located just 42 kilometres from West Wyalong, in the Bland Shire. The Humbug Creek runs through the town and when full, provides a luscious surrounding. Those wishing to visit Ungarie can find short and long term parking at Ungarie Showground. A donation is required to stay, however visitors can negotiate a stay limit. Showers, toilets, bins, covered seating, power, BBQ, water and a dump point are all located at the showgrounds and pets are permitted on-site. Mobile coverage is also available. Step back in time with a visit to the Ungarie Museum, which focuses on the historic Wollongough Station. The museum reflects the ingenuity and thrift of the local country people and the volunteers love to share their community stories. Ungarie has a range of dining, pub and club facilities, along with a swimming pool for the warmer months. While in the Bland Shire area, a visit to this quaint farming town is a must.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBland Shire Council Visitor Information CentreShire St, West Wyalong, NSWPh: 02 6972 2266council@blandshire.nsw.gov.auwww.blandshire.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Wollongough St, Ungarie. Necessity groceries available from fuel station shop Short & Long Term ParkingUngarie Showgrounds64 Crown Camp Rd, UngariePwr $10 pvpn, negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, toilets, bins, covered seating, power, BBQ, waterDump PointUngarie Showgrounds64 Crown Camp Rd, UngarieLat: -33.636250, Long: 146.979302Potable WaterUngarie Showgrounds64 Crown Camp Rd, UngarieDoctors SurgeryNearest Dr is in West WyalongPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in West WyalongSupermarketCorner Store, 35 Wollongough St Ungarie – Ph: 02 6975 9954

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