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Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Hand Built pottery class

Discover your inner artist at Urth Clay Studio's Hand Building class in Goodwood. Create a speckled cup and gain confidence to craft at home. Book now. $1 from every booking will be donated to Dementia Australia.

From $89.00

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Clare Valley Gourmet Week

Event date: May 2026

Australia’s longest running wine and food festival, the Clare Valley Gourmet Festival will return again in May 2026.

The festival showcases the region’s wine and food culture by offering a range of unforgettable experiences, including the exciting new Gourmet Bus Trails. These offer a full day itinerary of curated indulgence with transport, food, wine and unique experiences all taken care of.

Book your stay today and indulge in a sensory feast amidst the beauty of the Clare Valley, South Australia.

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TASMANIA

Salamanca Market

Saturday (Weekly)

8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woolen products and handmade jewelry, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city center. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

Benalla - RVFT

Located two hours north of Melbourne and one hour south of Albury, Benalla is a regional town that sits on the Broken River. RV travellers passing through town will find short-term parking available at Jaycee Island and Benalla Showground. Jaycee Island offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 48 hours at no cost and Benalla Showground offers parking for up to 48 hours at $15 per vehicle per night. A dump point, along with potable water, can be sourced at Benalla Airport. Wander through immaculate parks and gardens, view contemporary Australian art and discover the story of Victoria's most famous bushranger, Ned Kelly. Visitors should time a trip during one of the fantastic annual events including Wall to Wall Street Art, motorsport at Winton Raceway and the Benalla Festival.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre14 Mair St, BenallaPh: 03 5762 1749www.enjoybenalla.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Lowry Place, Bridge St W near art gallery, Bridge St E near Aldi & WoolworthsShort Term ParkingJaycee Island, Fawckner Dr48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, nil charge, pets on lead, bins on site.Benalla Showground, Cecil St48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, $15pvpn, pets on lead, bins on site, toiletsDump PointBenalla Airport, Hanger LaneLat: -36.552689, Long: 145.996896Potable WaterBenalla Airport, Hanger LaneNot far from dump point.Hospital45-63 Coster St – Ph: 03 5761 4222Doctors Surgery30 Carrier St – Ph: 03 5762 2033Dentist50 Carrier St – Ph: 03 5762 4430Pharmacy27/29 Bridge St E – Ph: 03 5762 7575Supermarket49-59 Smythe St – Ph: 03 5760 4025

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Frances - SA RVFT

Frances is a town in South Australia located approximately 291 kilometres south-east of the state’s capital Adelaide and sits on the South Australian/Victoria border. With a population of only 50 people, this border town offers a scenic alternative for people travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne or vice versa.RV travellers who decide to take this route during their travels can find 72-hour parking at Frances Recreation Reserve. Parking is available for $10 per vehicle per night (payable to Frances Store), and access to toilets and water is available. A dump point is also accessible at the reserve. The town is within close proximity to local caves and several recreational fishing lakes. Another popular attraction is Little Desert National Park; the best time to visit the park is between late winter and early summer when the temperatures are comfortable and the park is full of blossoms and wildflowers.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre36 Macdonnell St, NaracoortePh: 08 8762 1399W: naracoortelucindale.comCasual Parking (near retail centre) Frances Recreation Reserve, East TerraceShort Term Parking Frances Recreation Reserve, East Terrace$10pvpn payable at Frances Store, 72hrs, water, toilets, pets on lead.Dump Point Frances Recreation Reserve, East TerraceLat: -36.712848Long: 140.960262Potable Water Frances Recreation Reserve, East TerraceHospital Nearest hospital is at NaracoorteDoctors Surgery Nearest doctor is at NaracoorteDentist Nearest dentist is at NaracoortePharmacy Nearest pharmacy is at NaracoorteSupermarket Frances General Store, Second St, Ph: 08 8765 1071

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VICTORIA

Corryong - VIC RVFT

Corryong is located 120 kilometres east of Albury-Wodonga in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The town lies close to the New South Wales border and is accessible by road along the Murray Valley Highway. Its location makes it the Victorian gateway to the New South Wales snowfields, including Thredbo Ski Village and the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Australian bush poet, Banjo Paterson, visited Corryong and shortly after wrote the now famous poem, The Man from Snowy River. It is claimed that the inspiration or the character in Paterson’s poem was local stockman, Jack Riley (born 1841). The Man from Snowy River Museum is a popular tourist destination that houses a unique collection of ski memorabilia and other local history.Corryong Recreation Reserve offers short-term parking for $10 per vehicle per night, (payable to the honesty box). Vehicles must be self-contained and stays are limited to 48 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at the Saleyards situated in Donaldson Street. Corryong is renowned for its picturesque scenery and unspoilt natural attractions with the Snowy Mountains and Kosciusko National Park close by. It’s easy to pass the time in Corryong with many activities on offer including fishing, canoeing, bushwalking.Tourist/Visitor Centre 50 Hanson St, Corryong VICPh: 02 6076 2277Email: vic@towong.vic.gov.auwww.pureuppermurrayvalleys.com Casual Parking Jardine St, next to the VIC, (2hr)Short Term Parking Corryong Recreation Reserve, fees $10 pn (honour box), self-contained vehicles only, (48hr) – parking is unavailable in the two weeks leading up to & during the week of the Corryong Man from Snowy River Festival.Dump Point Donaldson St, SaleyardsPotable Water Donaldson St, SaleyardsHospital Kiell St, Ph: 02 6076 3200Doctors Surgery 16-20 Kiell St, Ph: 02 6076 3290Pharmacy 55 Hanson St, Ph: 02 6076 1253Supermarket Hanson St, Ph: 02 6076 1286; Towong Rd, Ph: 02 6076 1288

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