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Featured RV Friendly Events

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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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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NEW SOUTH WALES

Riverina Field Days at Whitton Malt House

Event date: Friday 27 March - Saturday 28 March 2026

The Riverina Field Days is one of the region's most anticipated agricultural and community events, celebrating innovation, enterprise, and country life in the heart of the Riverina.

Held at iconic agritourism destination Whitton Malt House, the event brings together hundreds of exhibitors from across Australia showcasing the latest in farming technology, machinery, rural supplies, lifestyle products, and local produce. Across two days, visitors can explore dedicated industry, lifestyle, and retail precincts, enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations, food and drink vendors, and family-friendly attractions.

Whether you're a farmer looking to discover new equipment, a business eager to connect with regional customers, or a family seeking a great day out, the Riverina Field Days offers something for everyone.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Jandowae Golf Club - QLD RVFD

Stay and play at Jandowae Golf Club! In addition to their lush green golf course, this club offers RV travellers fantastic parking options. Located in the town of Jandowae, in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, this small town has a lot to offer its visitors.RV parking is available on-site at the Jandowae Golf Club, where powered sites are available for $10 per night. Unpowered sites are also available and, while there is no charge for these sites, donations to the club are encouraged. Travellers can stay for up to 72 hours, and access to showers, bins, barbecues and toilets is available. Pets are also permitted on-site if they are on leads.Jandowae holds a major festival biennially, the Jandowae Timbertown Festival. This fantastic event recognises and celebrates the contribution that the timber industry has made to the town. This event attracts up to 4000 people, and it is encouraged that you plan your visit around the event.Cost: Please make a donation for an unpowered site. $10pvpn for powered siteParking: 72hrs max stay, showers, bins, toilets, seating, power, BBQ, water, pets on leadOpening Hours: Bar open Thurs 3pm - 7pm, Sun 12pm - 7pm

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Port Hedland - WA RVFT

Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region and is located approximately 612km from Broome. Known as Marapikurrinya by the local Indigenous people, this town has a population of almost 16,000 people. The town is renowned for its massive resource industry, long trains, big ships and salt piles. Free short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours at Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street. Pets on leads are permitted, and potable water is located on-site. The dump point is located at Spoilbank Marina off Sutherland Street.Port Hedland is a great place to visit, especially in August when the town is alive for their North West Festival. Some other local attractions include visiting BHP Billiton and taking a tour of the area, seeing the Staircase to the Moon and the local history and town tour to really get to know the area.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePort Hedland Visitor Centre13 Wedge St, Port Hedland WA08 9173 1711www.visitporthedland.comwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-community/community/rv-overflow-camping.aspxCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Wedge & Richardson StShort Term ParkingPort Hedland Turf Club, McGregor St (April – Sept) and Port Hedland Golf Club, Shoata Rd South Hedland (Oct-April)Port Hedland Golf Club (see site for fees). Both sites are 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointSpoilbank Marina, Sutherland St Port HedlandLat: -20.306270, Long: 118.591410Potable WaterRV Camping area No charge or Key access required Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor StHospital26-34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland, Ph: 08 9174 1410Doctors Surgery7 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 08 9185 3555DentistUnit 1/19 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 1800 230 230PharmacyBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9173 1350SupermarketBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9120 8500

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VICTORIA

Donald - VIC RVFT

Donald is located on the Richardson River in Victoria and is 282 kilometres from Melbourne at the junction of Sunraysia Highway and Borung Highway. The district is part of the Murray Basin, which in volcanic times was an inland sea. A large quantity of salt still remains beneath the surface creating challenges for farmers. In the sea were islands of hard stone, which now appear as small hills. The town is named after William Donald, a Scottish pastoralist who first settled the area in 1844. The railway reached Donald in 1882 and for many years it was a mainstay of the local shopkeepers, as the regular wages of the railway workers kept them solvent while waiting for the ‘after harvest’ payments of the struggling selectors. Donald is a traditional cereal growing area for wheat and barley as well as prime lambs and wool.Those visiting Donald can find short-term parking for up to 72 hours at the Byrne St Rest Area. Both the dump point and potable water can be found at Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd.Granite Rocks Reserve is a popular attraction for visitors and great place to picnic, featuring an outcrop of large granite rocks overlooking a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding farmlands. Self-drive sight-seeing tour guides are available from the community centre. These drives visit local tourist attractions such as, Georgie’s Hut, Lake Gil Gil, Mt Jeffcott Flora Reserve and Jeffcott Range. Annual events include the Australian Off Road Racing in the first week of April, Donald Agricultural Show in October, and Donald Cup held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre Donald VIC, 31 Woods St, Donald VICPh: 03 5497 1707Email: dlg@gjr.net.auwww.donald.org.auCasual Parking Byrne St (behind the McCulloch St Mall)Short Term Parking Byrne St Rest Area, (72hr)Long Term Parking Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd, pwr $20 pvpn; unpwr $15.00 pvpn, Ph: 03 5497 1764Dump Point Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack RdPotable Water Woods St or Donald Caravan ParkHospital Aitken Ave, Ph: 03 5478 6200Doctors Surgery 7 McCracken Ave, Ph: 03 5497 1100Pharmacy 62 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1240Supermarket IGA, 41 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1110

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