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Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide equestrian Festival

The Adelaide Equestrian Festival brings together carefully curated equine experiences alongside world-class competition with the CCI5* class being our benchmark event. Spectators can enjoy a number of activities designed for children as young as 3 - through to quintessential Australian horsemanship, high octane horsepower and displays of yesteryear.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Parkes Elvis Festival

Event Date: 8 January - 12 January 2026.

The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Going into its 33rd year, the Festival continues to grow – with over 200 events across five fabulous, fun-filled days.

Officially endorsed by the estate of Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. in Memphis, Parkes Elvis Festival hosts a number of live entertainment including the official Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest (the winner representing Australia in Memphis, USA), Feature concert series starring a special guest artist, Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations street parade, renewal of vows ceremony, Miss Priscilla Competition and many free live concerts, competitions and prizes.

Recognised as one of the top three Festivals and Events in Australia, the Festival attracts over 22,000 fans, both nationally and internationally, having a global reach of more than 200 million with exposure in the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia.

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QUEENSLAND

Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Pooncarie - NSW RVFT

Set on the sloping banks of the Darling River, the town of Pooncarie is a former river port where paddle-steamers loaded with wool bales anchored. This village is a delightful stop on the way to magnificent Mungo National Park, part of the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area. Pooncarie offers RV travellers a fantastic parking option at Pooncarie Multipurpose Park on Wakefield Oval Road. Lengths of stays can be negotiated, and sites are just $10 per vehicle per night. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles; however, showers, bins and toilets are available on site. A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this location. A visit to Pooncarie is sure to keep visitors on their toes with so much to see and do. A great day out is Pooncarie Field Day, a biennial celebration of all things rural. With 100 rural exhibits, sheep shearing and competitions for the kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Another popular event is the annual Pooncarie Race Cup Meeting, a classic outback race day for the racing enthusiast. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWentworth Visitor Information Centre66 Darling St, WentworthPh: 03 5027 5080www.visitwentworth.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Tarcoola StShort & Long Term ParkingPooncarie – Multipurpose ParkWakefield Oval Rd$10pvpn, negotiable stay limit, self-contained only, showers, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on lead welcome.Dump PointPooncarie – Multipurpose ParkWakefield Oval RdLat: -33.3801, Long:142.5647Potable WaterPooncarie – Multipurpose Park, Wakefield Oval RdHospitalNearest Hospital at Mildura – Ph: 03 5022 3333Doctors SurgeryNearest Doctor is at Wentworth – Ph: 03 5027 2366PharmacyNearest Pharmacy is at Wentworth – Ph: 03 5027 3121SupermarketConvenience Store, 27 Tarcoola St – Ph: 03 5029 5267

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Port Pirie - SA RVFT

Port Pirie is a large town located 223km north of Adelaide and is the service centre of the Southern Flinders Ranges, offering a diverse collection of services, facilities and experiences for the RV traveller. The town was settled in 1845 and is now the site of the world’s largest lead smelter. Visitors to Port Pirie can find casual parking along Memorial Drive - please keep in mind spots are very limited and short-term parking is located at Service Lane, Warnertown Rd, Port Pirie. There is no fee to stay, however, vehicles must be self-contained and stays are limited to 24 hours. A dump point and potable water are available in town at Globe Oval. The picturesque waterfront of the Spencer Gulf with the stunning backdrop of the Flinders Ranges makes Port Pirie a great place to visit, whether you are staying for just a few hours or a few days. There are also a range of cultural attractions, including museums, an art gallery, miniature and model railway and much more.Tourist/Visitor Centre 3 Mary Elie St, Port PiriePh: 08 8633 8700tourism@pirie.sa.gov.auwww.pirie.sa.gov.au Casual Parking Memorial Drv, Port Pirie, (three spaces avail)Short Term Parking Service Lane, Warnertown Rd, Port Pirie (2km), five spaces avail, self contained, nil cost, (24hr)CMCA RV Park Port Pirie. 66-68 Esmond Road. Max stay 14 nights. Self-contained vehicles only. $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members) or $15.00 per site per night (non-members). Includes access to dump point, water and happy hour shelter. Long Term Parking CMCA RV Park Port Pirie. 66-68 Esmond Road. Max stay 14 nights. Self-contained vehicles only. $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members) or $15.00 per site per night (non-members). Includes access to dump point, water and happy hour shelter. Lawrie Park, Flinders View Drv, Nelshaby (12km), nil cost, (48hr)Dump Point Outside Globe Oval, Warnertown Rd, Port PiriePotable Water Globe Oval, Warnertown Rd, Port PirieHospital The Terrace St & Alexander St, Port Pirie, Ph: 08 8638 4500

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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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