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Featured RV Friendly Events

Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival

Set against the sweeping coastline of Western Australia’s Coral Coast, the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival transforms Geraldton into a vibrant hub of storytelling, creativity and culture each October. Visitors can experience inspiring author talks, engaging panel discussions and interactive workshops while exploring Geraldton’s cafés, foreshore precinct and historic streets. With spring sunshine, ocean views and a welcoming regional atmosphere, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a cultural getaway. Pair a weekend of books and ideas with coastal walks, fresh Mid West seafood and day trips to nearby natural attractions — making Big Sky not just a literary event, but a memorable regional escape under WA’s wide open skies.

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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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TAS

Light Up the West - Strahan Solstice

Dates: 19/06/2026-22/06/2026

Get ready to illuminate your winter at the inaugural Light Up the West on Tasmania’s rugged West Coast.

This unique event combines the magic of light, history, and the adventurous spirit of our people on the West in the depths of a Tassie Winter.
Join us for a free audio-visual light show in Strahan and immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences hosted by locals. Think food, live music, bustling markets, invigorating winter solstice plunges, and more across the region.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Grenfell - NSW RVFT

Weddin Shire Council is based in Grenfell, which is in the Central West Region of New South Wales and is within two hours’ drive of Orange, Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Dubbo. Grenfell is one of four small villages which service the local agricultural communities within the Weddin Shire. Grenfell was a gold mining town first known as Emu Creek and renamed in honour of John Grenfell, Gold Commissioner at Forbes, who had been killed in 1866 by bushrangers. Grenfell had some of the richest gold bearing deposits in NSW, which attracted a number of bushrangers to the area. Ben Hall was a notorious bushranger responsible for the famous Eugowra hold up. Legend has it the haul of cash and gold is still hidden somewhere in the mountains! The Weddin Mountains National Park is located in close proximity to Grenfell and is a major tourist attraction. For the bird lovers, you will come across 12 marked trails ideal for bird observing throughout Weddin Shire, covering a wide variety of habitats and over 200 species.The beautifully restored railway station in Grenfell hosts a dump point, potable water and short-term parking. This location is not only convenient, but the olde-world charm of the local buildings is truly remarkable.The poet and story writer Henry Lawson was born on the nearby goldfields. On the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June every year, the town hosts The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts, which attracts thousands of visitors. The Festival is a celebration of local and national talent, with art, poetry and writing competitions, drawing entries from all over Australia. If you’re looking for something different to do, then this might just be the perfect long weekend to come to Grenfell and experience all that the town and surrounding areas have to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Grenfell Visitor Information Centre88 Main St, Grenfell Ph: 02 6343 2059info@visitweddin.com.auwww.visitweddin.com.auCasual Parking Forbes St (between Melyra St & Camp St)Short & Long Term Parking We have three locations: Grenfell Caravan Park, Mid Wester Hwy, powered and unpowered site with CMCA discount. Company Dam, Newton Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Free 3 nights Toilets Walking and cycling tracks Historic Railway Station, West Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Free 3 nights Toilet Coin operated shower Undercover picnic and BBQ area Dump point Wide open space with shady areas.Dump Point West St, Old Railway StnPotable Water Shell Grenfell, 83 Camp Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Charge is $10 for 1,000lts. Available when the petrol station is open - 6am to 9.30pmHospital Cnr Camp St & Sullivan St, Ph: 02 6349 1700Doctors Surgery Main St Medical Services, Ph: 02 6343 1211Grenfell Medical Centre, Ph: 02 6343 2494Pharmacy 105 Main St, Ph: 02 6343 1056Supermarket IGA, Main St, Ph: 02 6343 1611

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TASMANIA

Mole Creek Hotel - TAS RVFD

Mole Creek Hotel is located in the heart of the village of Mole Creek, set on approximately two acres of gardens and lawns, including a magnificent English magnolia tree planted in 1915 by the Lee family. The lovely creek, which runs through the property, has platypus, trout and eels in residence.The Hotel is located at the foot of the Great Western Tiers and offers a terrific ‘stop’ for travellers moving through what may eventually be termed the ‘NW Tiger Trail’. Unpowered sites are $10 per vehicle per night - no parking permits required. Is the Tiger gone forever? Read the stories, talk to the locals and decide for yourself.Cost: Unpowered site $10pvpnParking: 72hrs, no pets, limited site numbers, contact before arrival to ensure space.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Ardlethan - NSW RVFT

Ardlethan is a rural service town located at the northern gateway to the Coolamon Shire. Originally known as Rosebank, Ardlethan was proclaimed a village in 1908. Just two minutes off the Newell Highway, the town has plenty of charming stores and eateries to keep its visitors entertained. RV travellers visiting town can park their self-contained vehicle at the Ardlethan Short Stay Car Park on Ariah Street. Visitors can stay for up to 72 hours at no cost for an unpowered site, and power is available for just $2 per 12 hours. Potable water is available at the site, however, the dump point is located on Stewart St.Ardlethan is the birthplace of the Australian kelpie, and the nature and heritage walk in town gives visitors the chance to learn about the town’s link to this breed of dog. Casterton in Victoria also claims to be the birthplace of the kelpie. To assert its claim as the birthplace, Ardlethan has a bronze statue of a kelpie in Stewart Park.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre C/- Coolamon Shire Council55 Cowabbie St, CoolamonPh: 02 6930 1800Casual Parking (near retail centre) Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah StShort Term Parking Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St72hrs, nil charge unpowered, power $2 for 12 hours, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seatingDump Point Stewart St, ArdlethanPotable Water Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St - Behind the toilet blockDoctors Surgery Redmond St, 02 6978 2066Pharmacy 32A Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2068Supermarket Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2171

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