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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Christmas Parade and Carnival

Event date: 5 December 2025

The Parkes Christmas Parade and Carnival is one of the town's most beloved festive traditions, bringing the community together to kick off the holiday season in style!

Expect a festive parade lighting up the town with floats, music, and festive cheer, local market stalls, live entertainment, food and fun.

It's a magical evening that captures the spirit of Parkes—warm, welcoming, and full of heart.

Stay tuned for more information regarding this event!

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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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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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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

TASMANIA

Hagley RV Farm Stay - Tas RVFD

This farm stay closes each year from May to October for the winter season.Hagley RV Farm Stay is a low-cost camp ground ($10 per vehicle per night) for self-contained RVs. Established for opening in October 2019, the 3 acre camp ground is located on a 60 acre hobby farm owned and operated by local couple Annette & Stephen Camino. Located within the village of Hagley the property is easily accessible from Meander Valley Road (B54), 70km east of the Spirit of Tasmania terminal at Devonport and 30km west of Launceston. Farming activities are primarily cropping - growing fodder crops including grass and lucerne for silage and hay. Both Annette & Stephen also work locally - Annette is a nurse at the Launceston General Hospital while Stephen works in the Tasmanian poppy industry at Tasmanian Alkaloids in Westbury. Avid caravanners themselves, Annette & Stephen consider fellow RV travellers friends and as such are committed to the provision of a welcoming, personalised, quality, value for money camping experience. Facilities and Services Pets welcome on a leadHagley RV Farm Stay "Happy Hour" ShedCommunal fire-pit (wood provided) or fire-pits available on loan (usage dependant upon Tas Fire Service restricitons). Camp-fire starter packs available for purchase (20kg + kindling for $10)Entertainment Books (discount voucher books) avialable for purchase. Save $$$$ on your Tasmanian trip while supporting the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal - a double bonus. You can buy one here: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/9y63159Tourist Information availableCommunal rest & recreation area with out-door games and activities avialable. Disc-bowls, darts & quoits. And for the younger ones; footballs, soccer balls, cricket sets, kids darts, frisbees and the great Pokemon Search and Find!! Hagley Recreation ground is also just a short 300m walk away where there is a playgroundBook / magazine exchange well stocked with a wide range of titles to satisfy anyone’s tasteHagley General Store/Australia Post is a short 650m walk to purchase your daily newspaper and supplies.Hagley Garage /United Petroleum is next door, consistently offering the cheapest fuel within the north of the state with a 6c/L discount for RACT card holders

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QUEENSLAND

Kingsley Grove Estate - QLD RVFD

We are provide free parking for fully self contained caravans. Please note the following FAQs:1. Caravan stays are weekend only but you can arrive Friday and leave Monday by prior arrangement with us.Arrival time is only during opening hours (11am-4pm) unless otherwise agreed.2. You will need to stop at the cellar door on arrival for check in and so we can direct you to our caravan parking area.3. We have limited spots in our free parking area, so bookings are essential to avoid disappointment. If you are looking to make a booking for a caravan group please contact us directly to arrange.4. Stays are for a maximum of 48 hours/2 nights. 5. Visitors staying with us will need to make a separate booking for wine tastings and meals.6. We do not provide water, power or having a dumping point on site. Water and dumping point are available in Kingaroy and we can provide directions.7. Camper trailers and tents are welcome, but as stated above we do not provide any ammenities.8. We are pet friendly as long as owners are responsible with their pets. We also have outdoor seating available for visitors with pets.9. Campfires are permitted if conditions allow. These can lit in our firepit or your own device, subject to approval. Your fire must be in an approved device which is off the ground and does not leak any hot ash, fires directly on the ground are strictly prohibited. You will however need to get permission from a member of staff to have a fire.10. Use of Generators is permitted but please check with your neighbours in the camping area first. We ask that you try to limit use of generators to sociable hours only.Kingsley Grove Estate is a family operated vineyard, which was founded in 1998. Located within the South Burnett Region of Queensland, near the regional town of Kingaroy, it is approximately a 2 ½ drive from Brisbane.The vineyard conveniently offers RV travellers a place to park their vehicle for up to 48 hours. Parking is only available to those travelling in self-contained vehicles and access to toilets is available. There is no cost to stay on-site and pets are permitted on leads.As the largest town in the South Burnett Region, Kingaroy offers all services and shopping facilities to those passing through the area. After stocking up on supplies, take some time to visit the Kingaroy Observatory. Now a major tourist attraction, many visit the observatory to eyeball the Universe up close.Cost: Nil chargeParking: 48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, toiletsOpening Hours: Weekend only, 10am - 5pm

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QUEENSLAND

Hughenden - QLD RVFT

Hughenden, situated on the Flinders Highway and the Flinders River, is the hub of the mid north-west of Queensland. It is predominantly a grazing area, with cattle properties to the north and sheep grazing to the south. The town has many attractions, with four national parks, gem fields, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossil dinosaur areas. The most famous of these areas, Porcupine Gorge, has been carved out of a basalt lava-flow by Porcupine Creek, giving beautiful soft colours to the walls towering 150 metres over the water. The Gorge offers camping, bird watching and swimming, and a diverse range of flora and fauna live amongst the brilliantly coloured sandstone rocks. Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve is another great spot for fishing, camping, bushwalking and swimming. The Flinders Discovery Centre on Gray Street is also the Visitor Information Centre. It has an excellent exhibition of dinosaur fossils from around the world as well as fossils from the local area. ‘Mutt’, a life size, full-bodied Muttaburrasaurus model, is situated in the middle of town on the two main incoming roads to Hughenden.Visitors to Hughenden can find short-term parking at Hughenden RV Parking Area on Stansfield Street. There is no fee to stay here however, vehicles must be self-contained and a 1 week time limit applies. Potable water and a dump point are also located the RV Parking Area as well as at McLaren Street, (outside Ergon Energy depot). Hughenden is a typical larger country town and is just the place to rest and replenish your supplies while taking your time exploring the region.Tourist/Visitor Centre Hughenden VIC, 37 Gray St, Hughenden QLDPh: 07 4741 2970info@flinders.qld.gov.auwww.visithughenden.com.auCasual Parking Brodie St & Gray StShort Term Parking Hughenden RV Parking Area, self-contained vehicles only, dump point, basic camp kitchen, potable water, nil charge, 1 week time limit.Dump Point Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St, (outside Ergon Energy depot)Potable Water Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St or Little Ave (Near River)Hospital Richmond Hill, Ph: 07 4741 2800Pharmacy 37 - 41 Brodie St, Ph: 07 4741 1631Supermarket Food Works, 13 Gray St, Ph: 07 4741 1670; SPAR, 31 Moran St, Ph: 07 4741 1109

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