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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Event date: 28 May 2027

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival celebrates the essence of the Burdekin region, renowned as the Sugarcane Capital of Australia, by showcasing its people, produce and culture.

Consisting of two headline events, the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival starts with the Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire on Friday night, followed by the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships on Saturday at the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire celebrates the diversity of the Burdekin region bringing together a diverse range of cultures through a variety of culinary delights, interactive activities and captivating entertainment. Don't miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2027 sugarcane crushing season. Hear the crackling of the crop burning, smell the sweet essence of the burning sugar and feel the heat of the fire as it tears through the paddock.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is the ultimate test of skill and endurance, with competitors swinging their cane knives in hopes to be crowned the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Champion! Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burnt sugarcane, immersing themselves in the dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era. This family-friendly event promises great food, live music, captivating entertainment and so much more!

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Shannon’s Rockabilly Classic Car and Classic Bike Show

Date: 18/07/2026

Get your outfits ready ladies and gentleman for the annual Shannon's Rockabilly Classic Car and Bike Show.

It's the original show of it's kind in the Northern Territory.

This is an event like no other where everyone can dress up in their favourite 50's outfits with Pin up girl competition, fashion in the fields and more.

Featuring two fantastic bands so you can dance afternoon away to sensational Rock n Roll not to mention checking out the hot rods, classic cars and bikes.

Get ready for a show you'll never forget!

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QLD

Quilpie Show and Rodeo

Date: 11-12/9/26

Looking for a fun-filled family weekend out? Look no further than the Quilpie and District Show.

Friday night will see all the thrills and spills of the rodeo action as the toughest cowboys battle to stay on the eight seconds and take home the prize.

Saturday morning the Show is in full swing with plenty to do for the whole family including stalls of all kinds, an all-day bar and canteen, a show pavilion, and great entertainment.

For an outback experience with true country hospitality, make the Quilpie and District Show your big weekend out!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Cranbrook - WA RVFT

Cranbrook is located in the great southern region of Western Australia, 320 kilometres south of Perth and less than an hour’s drive north of Albany. The town is renowned as ‘The Gateway to the Stirlings’. The Stirling Range National Park provides an opportunity to experience an entire mountain range maintained in its natural state. The park is renowned for its spectacular wildflowers, some of which are unique to the area and cannot be found growing in their natural state anywhere else in the world. Visitors may enjoy a trip to the local museum or wineries.Those visiting Cranbrook can fine short-term parking along Gathorne Street, opposite the Cranbrook Hotel. Parking is for self-contained vehicles only, and sites are $5 per vehicle per night, permit obtainable from the Shire Office. A dump point and potable water can be found at Cranbrook Caravan Park. There is so much to do while visiting Cranbrook, and every season brings another festival. Local events include the Cranbrook Show held in March/April each year and the Cranbrook Golf Tour held in September/October. Whilst visiting, take a trip to Lake Poorarecup, an enormous freshwater lake with sandy beaches, which is located twenty minutes’ drive west of the town centre. It is a perfect location to enjoy many water activities such as boating and swimming.Tourist/Visitor Centre Council Office, 19 Gathorne St, Cranbrook WAPh: 08 9826 1008shire@cranbrook.wa.gov.auwww.cranbrook.wa.gov.au Casual Parking Climie St, Great Southern Hwy, Gordon St & Dunn StShort Term Parking Gathorne St, opp Cranbrook Hotel, self-contained vehicles, $5pn, permit obtainable from the Shire Office, 48hrLong Term Parking Lake Poorarecup for self-contained vehicles, 72hr, fees apply in peak periodsDump Point Cranbrook Caravan ParkPotable Water Cranbrook Caravan ParkHospital Mt Barker Hospital, Langton Rd, Mount Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1422, 48kmDoctors Surgery Provided each Thursday in the Town Hall, Gathorne St, appointments made through Plantagenet Medical, Ph: 08 9892 1000 ambulance available 24/7 in townPharmacy Cranbrook Supermarket is an agent of Mt Barker Country Chemist, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018; 23 Lowood Rd, Mt Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1010, 48kmSupermarket Cranbrook IGA, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9826 1752; Gateway General Store, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018

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VICTORIA

Wedderburn - VIC RVFT

Wedderburn is a small farming community located in the Loddon Shire in central Victoria. It is 75 kilometres north-west of Bendigo and 33 kilometres south-east of Charlton. Gold was first discovered in the region in 1852 and 80% of all major gold nuggets found in the world are said to come from within a 40 kilometres radius of Wedderburn. Prospecting is still popular and detectors are available to hire if you are keen to try your luck while in town.Casual parking is available at Travellers Rest, Chapel Street, and for those wishing to stay in town a little longer, short and long-term parking is available at Hard Hill Tourist Reserve. There is no fee stay here, however stays are limited to 96 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital Street. Wedderburn is a beautiful little town rich in history and culture. The town has many aged buildings including the hotel dating from 1855, and the museum/general store. Local events include the annual Minelab Wedderburn Detector Jamboree held in March, the Victorian Labour Day Long Weekend, the Historical Engines and Machinery Rally in September, and the Christmas Tree Festival in December. Other nearby attractions include Mt Korong Scenic Reserve, Nardoo Creek Walking Track, Skinners Flat, The Granites (Mount Egbert) and Wychitella Forest Park.Tourist/Visitor Centre Loddon VIC, 24 Wilson St, Wedderburn VICPh: 03 5494 3489loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.auwww.loddon.vic.gov.au Casual Parking Travellers Rest, Chapel StShort & Long Term Parking Park is open again but must be fully self-contained and no amenities are availableHard Hill Tourist Reserve, see VIC for hot water, 96hrDump Point Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital St - There is now a donation charge to use this dump point. Council is currently working on an alternative arrangement for CMCA members.Potable Water Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital St & Hard Hill Tourist ReserveHospital Hospital St, Inglewood, Ph: 03 5431 7000, (30km)Doctors Surgery 68 High St, Ph: 03 5494 3511, Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–12pmDentist 5 Sagels La, Ph: 03 5494 3683Pharmacy 71 High St, Wedderburn, Ph: 03 5494 3309Supermarket Foodworks, Kerr St, Ph: 03 5494 3100

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Melrose Showground - SA RVFD

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days

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