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Featured RV Friendly Events

Darwin Festival

Dates: 5 – 23 August 2026

This unmissable celebration brings together the spirit of the Top End with a vibrant program of arts, culture, food, stories, dancing, and laughter to fill your heart, mind, and soul.

Over 18 unforgettable days, experience theatre, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, dance, visual arts, unique food and beverage experiences, and awe-inspiring storytelling. Loved by locals and adored by visitors, this annual festival is the centrepiece of Darwin's dry season, making August the best time of year to visit.

Through dynamic programming, innovative partnerships, and a commitment to artistic expression, artists from the Northern Territory, Australia, and around the world come together to share, connect, and inspire through the power of the arts. Darwin Festival continues to entertain and unite audiences, cementing its place as a leading cultural event in the Northern Territory and beyond.

All tickets from $0 to $79

Free and paid events. Average ticket price $44

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QUEENSLAND

Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day

Event date: 4 July 2026

The Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day is an interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.

Enjoy onsite displays while you learn about mining, safety, rocks and gems. Enjoy food and drinks, live music, markets, gem and rock displays. Perhaps take the opportunity for the kids to fossick in the Unearthed Fossicking Patch or register for a bus tour on the day to a working mine.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Walgett Show

Event date: 9 May - 10 May 2026

The Walgett Shire's largest community event promises a wide variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. There will be pavilions featuring child, adult, and open classes to enter, along with the excitement of Sideshow Alley. Specialty stalls will offer unique items, while pet and dog shows, sporting events, and horse competitions will provide plenty of action for animal lovers.

Visitors can also enjoy displays, quick shear demonstrations, and the bar, all set against a backdrop of ongoing entertainment. The day will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display, with even more attractions to be announced soon!

For more information, visit the Walgett Show Society Inc.'s Facebook page HERE.

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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 campground ($10 per vehicle per night) for self-contained RVs. Established for opening in October 2019, the 3 acre campground 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)Entertainment Books (discount voucher books) available 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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VICTORIA

Cobden - VIC RVFT

Cobden is a small town of approximately 1,800 people conveniently located between the Great Ocean Road and the Volcanic Lakes and Plains tourism regions. Cobden is a well-laid out town with wide streets and a central shopping strip. The town, which was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s, has all the facilities required for travellers looking to stock up on supplies. RV travellers will find short-term parking available at Cobden Free Camp on Bond Street. Parking is available up to 72 hours at no cost and is only available to those who are travelling in self-contained vehicles. The town’s dump point is available for use at the rear of the BP Roadhouse, with potable water accessible at Apex Park on Shenfield Street. Cobden’s stunning lake precinct has a golf course, bowling club and recreation reserves for sports. It’s not too far from popular fishing lakes (Purrumbete and Elingamite), if you’re keen to try and catch a fish or two. There’s plenty to keep visitors occupied since the former site of Cobden Racecourse was redeveloped and now houses a recreation precinct that consists of the Miniature Railway, Pioneer Park, Aerodrome, Restoration Group, G-Kart Track and Mini Golf Course. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Cobden Visitor Information Centre17 Curdie St, CobdenPh: 0456 150 899Casual Parking (near retail centre) Lake Cobden (Shenfield St)Adams St, beside McQuinn’s PlumbingShort Term Parking Cobden Free Camp, Bond StNil charge, 72hrs max stay, pets on lead, self-contained onlyDump Point Rear of BP Roadhouse, 1234 Cobden-Camperdown RdPotable Water Apex Park, Shenfield StHospital 9 Robinson St, Camperdown Ph: 03 5593 7300Doctors Surgery 5 Victoria St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 3011Pharmacy 43 Curdie St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 1057Supermarket 24 Curdie St, Cobden

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QUEENSLAND

Anderleigh Winery - QLD RVFD

Anderleigh Winery is positioned in the south east of Queensland, on top of Mount Anderleigh. The winery is made up of a 160,000 square metre area used to produce grapes.The winery offers self-contained RV parking for up to 24 hours at no charge. Pets are permitted to stay on-site, and access to toilets and water is available.24 hours gives visitors enough time to enjoy all the winery has to offer. With a multicultural restaurant and delicious wines, what more could you need during a stay? Anderleigh is only a short 30-minute drive from Gympie. While there is so much to do around the Gympie region, make sure you detour north for a pleasant stay at Anderleigh Winery. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, toilets, restricted water, covered seatingOpening Hours: Wed - Sun 11am - 9pm

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