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Featured RV Friendly Events

VICTORIA
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Pyrenees Unearthed Wine and Food Festival

Event date: 11 April 2026, 11am - 5pm

A day of sensational wine, delicious food, local produce and live entertainment, the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival is a brilliant day out for all ages. Held along the banks of the Avoca River, the event brings together the Pyrenees & Grampians regions’ best producers to showcase the award-winning wines that Western Victoria is famous for. Get together with friends and family, dust off your picnic rug, pack a sun hat and join us for an unmissable afternoon in the Pyrenees.

Ticket Information

Adult tickets to the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival include access to the event & the day's entertainment, tastings at each winery, a souvenir tasting cup and event carry bag.

QUEENSLAND
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Kalbar Sunflower Festival Kalbar

Event Date - May 2026 (TBC)

Kalbar Sunflower festival is one of the most talked about and photographed events in southeast Queensland.

Started by Russell and Jenny Jenner in an effort to diversify in a drought, the festival has grown to become a favourite event for tens of thousands of Australians.

At the Kalbar Sunflower Festival we have a huge variety of tasty delights and a curated selection of our favourite food vans and local market stalls. From unique locally handmade products to fashion, food and everything in-between, there’s something on offer for everyone.


QUEENSLAND
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Cardwell Pioneers Tour

The Cardwell Pioneer Tours are currently operating every Monday and Thursday morning from 10am at the Visitor Information and Heritage Centre located in Cardwell. The tour incorporates all the buildings in the historic precinct and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the area’s colourful history as they move through each building. The tour begins at the old Bush Telegraph building which was the Telegraph and Post Office and explains how Cardwell was founded in 1864 as the first port in North Queensland. Over in the Courthouse visitors can gain an understanding of the old judicial system. Several interesting items are on display including the original straight-jackets used in Tully to restrain the more energetic offenders. The old lock-up building was still in use during the1980s at the Cardwell Police Station. The final building is the old Shire Hall which the community used for a multitude of purposes included balls and other formal social events. The tour concludes on the balcony of the Visitor Information Centre where visitors can enjoy a complementary Devonshire Tea while taking in one of the best views in North Queensland overlooking Hinchinbrook Island, Gould Island and the Family Islands


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Brunswick - WA RVFT

Brunswick is a quaint town located in Western Australia and is approximately 160 kilometres south of Perth and 25 kilometres north of Bunbury. The town is situated within the south-west region and is known for its lush farmland and rolling green hills. Originally settled for its rich agricultural land, Brunswick has a deep connection to dairy farming, and the town proudly celebrates this heritage through the annual Brunswick Agricultural Show, one of the largest and most popular country shows in the region.RV travellers passing through town will find short-term parking at Brunswick Junction, located along Ommaney Road. There is no cost to stay; however, booking is essential. Parking is limited to 48 hours and access to bins and potable water is available. Pets on a lead are welcome. A dump point is accessible at Brunswick Recreation Grounds in Ridley Street. Brunswick offers travellers a taste of the local lifestyle with its expansive pastures, local dairy farms, and charming homesteads. In the centre of town, visitors will find the Brunswick Cow statue, which is affectionately known as Daisy by the locals. The statue is a testament to the significant role dairy farming has played in the development of the town. Next time you’re travelling around the south-west region of WA, be sure to take the opportunity to stay in Brunswick and taste some of the wonderful fresh dairy produce the town is famous for. Tourist/Visitor InformationEmail: info@harveyregion.com.auWeb: www.harveyregion.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)    Ommaney Rd RV Parking SiteShort Term Parking    Brunswick Recreation Grounds RV ParkingAccess from Ridley StFree camping, 48hrs, bins, water, pets on leadBookings: https://harveyregion.com.au/places-to-stay/free-rv-short-stay-rest-areas/Dump Point    Brunswick Recreation Grounds, access from Ridley StLat: -33.2526Long: 115.8359Potable Water    Brunswick Recreation Grounds, access from Ridley StPharmacy    43 Ommaney Rd, ph: 08 9726 1000Supermarket    Bakery 38A Ommaney Rd
QUEENSLAND
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Royal Hotel Tiaro - QLD RVFD

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 6pm-8pm
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Wellstead Overnight Truck Stop

A great free overnight stop for RVs and caravans with plenty of room for parking in the adjacent streets, freeing up the designated semi and roadtrain parking area. Flushing toilets and hot showers available which are modern and well maintained. Water is limited as its from rain tanks. Please clean up when you leave as its a rest area for our valued truckies. The RV and caravan parking can be as close as 50m from the highway but you can park further away. Despite that, overnight highway noise is minimal as there is little night traffic. Has an electric BBQ, covered picnic tables and kids playground in a nice bush garden setting that includes some large wood carved birds. The locals are very friendly and obviously care about their small community. Consider supporting the adjacent service station for fuel or basic food supplies.