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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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NSW

Black Gully festival

The Black Gully Festival is a free, eco-friendly community celebration held annually in the parklands behind the New England Regional Art Museum in Armidale, New South Wales. This entirely volunteer-run event brings locals and visitors together for a full day of live music across two stages, showcasing genres from jazz to progressive funk. Alongside the music, the festival promotes sustainable living through vibrant makers' markets, hands-on environmental science workshops, children's art activities, and a massive community clothes swap.

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TAS

Devonport Jazz

Dates: 23/07/2026-26/07/2026

Celebrating 25 years since it all began, Devonport Jazz is ready to get back into the groove with a great festival line up in July 2026. With warm and cozy venues across the city, don't hibernate this winter, explore what Devonport Jazz has to offer!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Darwin River Tavern - NT RVFD

Situated on 120 acres, the panoramic views alone are enough to settle you in so you can enjoy our first class food and exceptional friendly service. Giant antique tables & hand-crafted Mahogany timbers throughout & a beautiful indoor Atrium water feature complete with our pet freshwater crocodile. Live sports on the big screens, gaming machines weekly entertainment, camping and a genuine Territory vibe.The Gateway to Litchfield Park & Cox PeninsulaStrategically located, we are a perfect base for your visit to the Top End. Berry Springs Nature Reserve, Litchfield National Park, Cox Peninsula and all its wonderful attractions are close by, making us the best central location.If you are needing some local knowledge of the area, drop by and we will be happy to share our locals secrets! The back road to Litchfield National Park is now bitumised making the trip more enjoyable to one of the Territory’s natural icons.After a big day out exploring, why not drop by our tavern to enjoy our traditional pub food, it’s all made by our qualified chefs who really take pride in their food and have a passion for providing our guests with a beautiful territory experience.CampingThe caravan and camping grounds have a huge amount of area & can accommodate all size vehicles. Negotiable time limit, showers, bins, toilets, power, and water available. Pets on a lead permitted.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Dungog - NSW RVFT

This picturesque town is located in the Upper Hunter region of NSW. It’s the closest stepping off point to the Barringtons from Sydney and renowned for its rugged countryside, old shops and facades, instilling visitors with a sense of old-world charm and heritage. Dungog offers visitors an array of entertainment throughout the year, including the Dungog Festival in October, the Dungog Show in November and Pedalfest in September. The Visitors Information Centre is located on the corner of Dowling and Brown streets and can provide travellers with ample information on nearby bushwalking and drive trails. Frank Robinson Park on Stroud Hill Road, offers CMCA members free short term parking on an unpowered site, with potable water and a dump point also available at the showground.To the north of Dungog is Barrington Tops National Park, with its many camping areas and walking tracks, it is a must stop attraction for nature lovers. There’s also a lot to see in the neighbouring towns of Clarence Town, Paterson, Gresford and Vacy.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCnr Dowling & Brown St, Ph: 02 4992 2212,www.visitdungog.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)Railway Stn Car Park, at the eastern end of Brown St is best for longer vehicles. There is on street parking available for other vehicles in the main st (Dowling St) and adjacent sts.Short Term ParkingFrank Robinson Park Rest Area, unlimited stay, nil charge, toilets, pets on leadDump PointDungog Showground, off Abelard StPotable WaterDungog Showground adj to Dump PointHospitalHospital Hill Rd, Ph: 02 4995 7000Doctors Surgery245 Dowling St, Ph: 02 4992 1739Dentist197 Dowling St, Ph: 02 4992 3366PharmacyAmcal, 178 Dowling St, Ph: 02 4992 3095SupermarketIGA, Dowling St, Ph: 02 4992 1988

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QUEENSLAND

Eulo - QLD RVFT

Eulo is a small town located in the Paroo Shire Council region of outback Queensland. Famous for the ‘Eulo Queen,’ Eulo also prides itself on the abundance of local produce available, as well as stunning opals and craft which can be found and purchased throughout town. RV travellers visiting Eulo can park their vehicles at Paroo River Camp Area, located on Adventure Way. Here, self-contained vehicles are welcome to stay at no-cost and a length of stay can be negotiated. Bins are available on-site and pets on a lead are welcome. A dump point is located on Shea Street and potable water can be obtained from Lizard Lounge, also located on Adventure Way. When visiting Eulo, be sure to take a photo with the life-size Diprotodon statue on display or take a relaxing bath in the unique Artesian Mud Baths, with water drawn from the Great Artesian Basin, and rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCunnamulla Visitor Information Centre2 Jane St, CunnamullaPh: 07 4655 8470https://cunnamullatourism.com.au/regions/eulo/Casual Parking (near retail centre)Leo StreetShort & Long Term ParkingParoo River Camp Area, Adventure Way EuloNegotiable stay limit, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, bins and pets welcome on lead.Dump PointShea St, near rest areaPotable WaterLizard Lounge, Adventure WayHospitalNearest in CunnamullaDoctors SurgeryRFDS every fortnight in the town hallDentistNearest in CunnamullaPharmacyNearest in CunnamullaSupermarketNearest in Cunnamulla

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