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Featured RV Friendly Events

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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Riverland Food and Wine Festival

The Riverland Food & Wine Festival offers a full day of food, wine and live entertainment along the Berri riverfront. Visitors can enjoy tasting flights from local wineries, dishes created with Riverland ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere by the water.

The event features a large range of wineries, distilleries and food trucks, creating a unique opportunity to explore the region in one location. Guests can expect vibrant music performances, spacious seating areas and shaded zones designed for comfort throughout the day.

The Riverland Food & Wine Festival is known for showcasing the best of the Riverland community. It brings together local producers, growers and entertainers to create an experience that reflects the character of the region.

This event continues to grow each year and remains a highlight for travellers seeking authentic Riverland flavour, atmosphere and hospitality.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Canowindra International Balloon Challenge

Event date: 11 April - 19 April 2026

See the magic and spectacle as one of the Southern Hemispheres biggest Hot air balloon events takes to the sky over the beautiful Canowindra countryside in Central West NSW.

The action is at either end of the day with balloons flying at sunrise and in the last hour before sunset over a 9 day period at the beginning of April.

The signature event is the Cabonne Community Glow and night markets where you will enjoy local produce, wine, crafts and entertainment culminating in a night display as the balloons light up synchronised to music.

Watching the balloons each day is free but there is an entry charge for the Balloon Glow.

As the action happens at either end of the day this leaves plenty of time for exploring the incredible sights in the area and visting the villages and town of the area. Stop in at wineries and local food producers to get a real sense of how wonderful this area is.

Whilst in Canowindra visit the Age of Fishes Museum (home of the State Fossil), wander down the historic main street or enjoy art galleries, wonderful coffee, cellar doors and quirky shopping.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Molong - NSW RVFT

Molong is a charming little town located approximately 36km north of Orange and was originally established as a police and military outpost by Charles Sturt in 1828. Known for its strong agricultural production, Molong specialises in farming grain and grazing. The wine industry within this region is also highly productive with numerous cellar doors to attract visitors. The town is steep in history with many sites to see during a visit. Just east of the town, off the Mitchell Highway, is the grave of Yuringah. Yuringah was an Aboriginal tracker who accompanied Sir Thomas Mitchell, on his 1864 expedition. Molong is also home to the Packham Pear, which was first cultivated in the area in 1896 by Charles Packham.This RV Friendly Town has everything you could need during your short stay. Short term parking is available at the Rotary Park RTA Rest Area No.8, just off the Mitchell Highway. Available for self-contained vehicles only, RVs are permitted to park in the area for up to 24 hours. There is access to bins, toilets, and covered seating at nil cost. For those wishing to stay in the area a little longer, Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial Reserve Rest Area offers parking for up to 48 hours. Here, visitors have access to bins and covered seating at nil cost, with pets on leads permitted.With many other highlights in town, such as poet Banjo Paterson’s childhood home and the ancient caves of Borenore Kast Conservation Area, there is plenty to see and do in the little town of Molong.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Molong Yarn Craft Cottage79 Bank St, Molong0459 481 495www.yarnmarketcoachhouse.comCasual Parking Gidley St adjacent to the Village Green & Molong Railway StationShort Term Parking Rotary Park RTA Rest Area No.8, off Mitchell Hwy Molong; self-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, covered seating, nil charge and Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial Reserve Rest Area, Mitchell Hwy Molong; 48hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, covered seating, nil chargeDump Point Molong Caravan Park, Watson St Molong Lat: -33.090801Long: 148.870642Potable Water Molong Caravan Park, Watson St Molong Various water points away from dump pointHospital Molong Health Service, 140 King St Molong – 02 6392 3300Doctors Surgery Molong Medical Practice, Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8579Dentist Dr Andrew Green, 93 Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8033Pharmacy Molong Pharmacy, 43 Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8669Supermarket Spar Supermarket, 27-33 Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8062

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Hamley Bridge - SA RVFT

Hamley Bridge is a community in South Australia at the junction of the Gilbert and Light rivers and was once the site of a railway junction. It is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by some of the richest farming land on the Adelaide Plains. The Sports and Recreation Grounds on Stockport Road is the ideal base to camp while exploring the surrounding regions of Hamley Bridge. Parking is at no-cost for 48 hours, and a dump point and potable water are available on-site.Hamley Bridge values and prides itself on its history and many of the buildings in town have been lovingly restored and re-purposed. If you are visiting the Clare Valley or the little-known Gilbert Valley, Hamley Bridge is well worth a stopover and a stroll along the main street. It is a wonderful place to stretch your legs and indulge in a little daydreaming of yesteryear.Tourist/Visitor Centre Kapunda VIC51 - 53 Main St, Kapunda SAwww.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au Casual Parking Both sides of Short St & behind public conveniencesShort Term Parking Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport Rd, (48hr), nil costDump Point Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport RdPotable Water Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport RdHospital Albert St, Ph: 08 8528 2276Doctors SurgeryLight St, Ph: 08 8528 2288Dentist Everard Central-Templers Rd, Ph: 08 8528 2349Pharmacy Chemplus, Light St, Ph: 08 8528 2388Supermarket Hamley Bridge General Store, Light St, Ph: 08 8528 2073

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Wudinna - RVFT SA

Wudinna is a small town of 600 people, located approximately 260km west of Port Augusta, SA. It is a wheatbelt town dominated by grain silos and was recently awarded 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year. Wudinna is especially appealing to travellers due to its proximity to the Gawlers Ranges National Park. RV travellers wishing to explore the region can base themselves at Wudinna RV Park, along Naylor Terrace. The cost to stay is $10 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $20 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The length of stay is negotiable and access to showers, toilets, bins, covered seating and water is included. A dump point is also accessible at the site. There is plenty to see in Wudinna and the surrounding region including the granite sculpture which is located next to the Gawler Ranges Visitor Information Centre. The sculpture was designed and sculpted by Marijan Bekic as a symbolic representation of all Australian farmers. Visitors can also take a short drive to Mount Wudinna and Turtle Rock and Mount Wudinna Gawler Ranges National Park, or travel along the Mount Wudinna Touring Route to view interesting granite outcrops.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Wudinna & Districts Telecentre44 Eyre Hwy, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2969www.wudinnatelecentre.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) 46 Ballantyne StShort & Long Term Parking Wudinna RV ParkNaylor TerraceNegotiable stay limit, $10 unpowered, $20 powered, pets on lead, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, waterDump Point Wudinna RV Park, Naylor TerraceLat: -33.04736 Long: 135.46582Potable Water Wudinna RV Park, Naylor TerraceHospital 16-24 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2519Doctors Surgery 8 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2005Dentist 8 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2255Pharmacy 62 Ballantyne St, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2038Supermarket 49 Ballantyne StPh: 08 8680 2004

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