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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Event date: 28 May 2027

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival celebrates the essence of the Burdekin region, renowned as the Sugarcane Capital of Australia, by showcasing its people, produce and culture.

Consisting of two headline events, the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival starts with the Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire on Friday night, followed by the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships on Saturday at the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire celebrates the diversity of the Burdekin region bringing together a diverse range of cultures through a variety of culinary delights, interactive activities and captivating entertainment. Don't miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2027 sugarcane crushing season. Hear the crackling of the crop burning, smell the sweet essence of the burning sugar and feel the heat of the fire as it tears through the paddock.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is the ultimate test of skill and endurance, with competitors swinging their cane knives in hopes to be crowned the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Champion! Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burnt sugarcane, immersing themselves in the dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era. This family-friendly event promises great food, live music, captivating entertainment and so much more!

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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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VIC

Heathcote Wine & Food Festival

Head to Heathcote Showgrounds on Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 October 2026 for two days of exquisite wine, delicious local food, live music and good-times vibes in the heart of one of Victoria’s most celebrated wine regions. With tastings from over 40 Heathcote producers, family-friendly fun, lawn games, gourmet food and a true community atmosphere, this festival is a must-visit for wine lovers and foodies alike.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

Boort - VIC RVFT

The scenic township of Boort is located 250 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, and is surrounded by waterways, lakes and countryside. Boort’s well maintained shopping precinct provides access to essential goods and services for travellers passing through. The lake is a major feature of the town attracting many water enthusiasts including skiers, canoeists, fisherman and swimmers. The wetland’s abundant birdlife rates highly Australia-wide.Boort Park Showground, situated on Malone Street, offers convenient parking for self-contained RVs of all sizes, for a maximum of 96 hours, with a nightly donation payable to the Park Committee. Facilities include a free dump point and potable water, and pets are permitted.There is plenty to do in and around Boort, including a visit to the Salute Olive Grove, an award winning olive grove, and Simply Tomatoes and Aussie Wool Quilts. Tourist Information Stand The Boort Newsagency82 Godfrey StreetBoort, VIC 3537P: 03 5455 2005E: boortnewsagency@outlook.comCasual Parking Nolen’s Park, Godfrey St, next to the CP, 500m from s/centre, day parking onlyShort Term ParkingTHIS SITE IS NOW OPEN, FOR SELF-CONTAINED VEHICLES ONLY AS NO FACILITIES AVAILABLE - COVID-19 REQUIREMENTBoort Park Showground, Malone St, strictly self-contained vehicles only, (96hr), water, pets allowed, donation per night to Boort Park Committee (call Ian 03 5455 2282 & he will collect)Dump Point Boort Park Showground, Malone St, BoortPotable Water Boort Park Showground, Malone St, BoortHospital 31 Kiniry St, Boort, Ph: 03 5451 5200, doctor on call after hours, Div 1 nurse is on duty at all timesDoctors Surgery 2 Coutts St, Boort, ph 03 5451 5220, Hrs: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pmDentist By appt only, 31 Kiniry St, Boort, Ph: 03 5451 5230Pharmacy Boort Community Pharmacy, 108 Godfrey St, Boort, Ph: 03 5455 2044Supermarket IGA Supermarket, Godfrey St, Boort, Ph: 03 5455 2418

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Perenjori - WA RVFT

Perenjori is situated 368 kilometres north-east of Perth. The town covers approximately 8000 square kilometres, and has a population of only 600. Gold was discovered in Perenjori in 1894, and in 1916 it was declared a town site.Within town there are two options for overnight parking; the rest area on Mullewa-Wubin Road between the Anzac Memorial & Village Green, and the Sports Oval off Mullewa-Wubin Road. Both offer 24 hour parking free of charge, with toilets, bins, and water available, and pets are permitted on leads. A free dump point is available at the Perenjori Caravan Park on the corner of Crossing Street and North Road.Perenjori sits on the ‘Wildflower Way’, and in the wildflower season from late August to October travellers may see an abundance of orchids, pink and white everlastings, and the wreath leschenaultia. Perenjori is also a birdwatchers paradise, with many water birds seasonally making their way inland to nearby habitats.Tourist/Visitor Centre Perenjori & Districts Visitors CentreFowler St, Perenjori WA 6620P: 08 9973 1105 (July to October)P: 08 9973 0100 (Off season)www.perenjori.wa.gov.auCasual Parking Fowler St btwn Smith St & Hesford StShort Term Parking Mullewa-Wubin Rd btwn Anzac Memorial & Village Green, (24hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, c/seating, water, BBQ, pets on lead; Sports Oval bitumen car park area off Mullewa-Wubin Rd via Stan Cannon entrance, (24hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, water, pets on leadLong Term Parking Perenjori Caravan Park, cnr Crossing St & North Rd, (96hr), tlts, shwr, BBQ, $16.50pvpn unpwr, $27.00PVPN power.Dump Point Perenjori Caravan Park, cnr Crossing St & North RdPotable Water Perenjori Caravan Park; Village Green public tlts, Mullewa-Wubin Rd btwn Anzac Memorial & Village Green; Sports Oval, off Wubin-Mullewa Rd via Stan Cannon entranceHospital Nearest Hospital is at Morawa 40km N via Mullewa-Wubin Rd. 4 Caufield Rd, Morawa, 08 9971 0200Doctors Surgery Perenjori Medical Centre, Russel St, Perenjori, 08 9973 1031, Hours: Tues 9am – 12pm, Thurs 1.30pm – 5pmDentist Royal Flying Doctors Service (mobile dentist), bookings & info through Perenjori Shire Office, 08 9973 0100Pharmacy Nearest is Morawa Pharmacy, 60 Winfield St, Morawa, 08 9971 1732, open 6 daysSupermarket Perenjori IGA Xpress, Fowler St, Perenjori, 08 9973 1052

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Coutts Crossing Tavern - NSW RVFD

Coutts Crossing Tavern offers delicious meals, cold beverages and parking for RV travellers passing through the area. Coutts Crossing is in the Clarence Valley region and approximately 18 kilometres south-west of Grafton. The tavern offers parking for up to 72 hours free of charge. Access to toilets is available and there is water and a barbecue on-site. The small town of Coutts Crossing boasts the tavern, a general store, community hall and church. Over the last twenty-five years, several sporting and community services have been established in the area, including tennis and squash courts as well as football and croquet grounds and a nine- hole golf course. Cost: Nil charge Parking: Tar sealed drive though, continue to northern side of tavern, 72hrs, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Opening Hours: Tavern open 7 days 10am - 10pm

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