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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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Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Event date: 15 May - 17 May 2026

The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival 2026, will be held in May 2026, and will celebrates its 34th year as one of regional Australia's premier arts events. Set in the historic town of Penola and the renowned Coonawarra wine region, the festival offers a vibrant mix of visual arts, music, literature, and culinary experiences.

Attendees can enjoy a range of activities, from the lively "Shenanigans" music event on Saturday night to the family-friendly "Down the Lane" market on Sunday, which includes artisan stalls, food vendors, and live performances . Workshops, literary discussions, and children's programs further enrich the festival experience.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Seasons of New England Expo

Event Date: 28 March - 29 March 2026.

The Seasons of New England Creators, Makers and Producers Expo is doubling up for 2026, connecting you with over 160 makers, creators and producers from right across the New England, across two very different days.

If it's made in New England, this is the place to find it! The Expo brings together over 160 businesses from right across New England for just one weekend, to give you a taste of what the region has to offer and entice you to return again and again to keep discovering it all.

With the New England area increasingly becoming known as a gourmet's paradise, the Seasons Expo is fully licensed and brings together the region's wineries, distilleries and breweries as well as some very talented growers and foodies.

With an already established reputation for the Arts, particularly in the event's hometown Uralla, the event is filled with talented makers and creators of beautiful products to discover for the home, garden and the family.

Musicians from across the region also come together to create a great atmosphere. So much more than a market, the Seasons Expo is a great way to discover and celebrate the little towns and the people that make them amazing.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

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Port Augusta - SA RVFT

Port Augusta is perfectly positioned within a three hour drive from Adelaide; an arm’s reach of the majestic Flinders Ranges; located on the quiet waterways at the head of Spencer Gulf; and is the doorway to the South Australian outback.Within Port Augusta is the Wadlata Outback Centre, providing visitors with an introduction to life in the Australian outback. The information centre recently had a million dollar upgrade and offers visitors an unbelievable journey through the evolution of the Flinders Ranges and the outback of South Australia.The Motorhome Park on Power Station Road is the ideal base to stop and explore this scenic region. A dump point and other facilities are available at the Park, with potable water located just one kilometre from Port Augusta at the Coles Express Shell Meteor Service Station.Modern shopping facilities are located within a friendly mall atmosphere and there are a number of historic places of interest that can be enjoyed while on a leisurely heritage walk through the town.Tourist/Visitor Centre Wadlata Outback Centre, 41 Flinders TerracePh: 08 8641 9193wadlata@portaugusta.sa.gov.auwww.wadlata.sa.gov.auCasual Parking Woolworths/Big W car park off Wharflands Esp. (cnr Gibson St & El Alamein Rd, adj. to skatepark)Short Term Parking Motorhome Park, Power Station Rd (adjoining ETSA Oval Precinct), $10.00 pvpn, (96hr)Dump Point Motorhome Park, Power Station Rd (adjoining ETSA Oval Precinct). Free for staying guests otherwise $3 fee to use. Potable Water Coles Express Shell Meteor Service Station, cnr Highway 1 & Stirling Rd, Port Augusta East (1km from Port Augusta)Hospital 71 Hospital Rd, Ph: 08 8648 5500Doctors Surgery Augusta Westside Medical Centre, 25 Loudon Rd, Ph: 08 8642 2100Pharmacy Crossroads Pharmacies, 25 Loudon Rd, Ph: 08 8642 5655Supermarket Coles Supermarket, Augusta Hwy, Ph: 08 8641 0202; Woolworths, 25 Tassie St, Ph: 08 8642 2600; Foodland Supermarket, 23 Loudon St, Ph: 08 8642 2589

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Blyth Town Oval Grounds - SA RVFD

Blyth is a small town 132 kilometres north of Adelaide and 13 kilometres from the famous Clare Valley wine-growing region. Although the population is only 306, the town thrives on its strong community spirit. The climate and soil in Blyth provide ideal conditions for the farming of wheat, barley, legumes, sheep, cattle and pigs. Sport also plays a big part in the lives of locals, with several sporting clubs in town. Blyth Town Oval can accommodate motorhomes of all sizes and allows parking for up to 96 hours at no charge. Barbecues and covered seating are available a short walk away at the Padnaindi Reserve, and bins are located at the oval.Blyth provides conveniences for the RV traveller including a post office and public hotel. Visitors can visit the Blyth Cinema on Friday and Saturday nights, with movies showing at 8pm.Cost: Nil costParking: 96hrs, c/seating, bins, water, BBQ (please note that the BBQ & most of the c/seating is at Padnaindi Reserve)Opening Hours: 7 days

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Mount Gambier - SA RVFT

Mount Gambier is the major service centre for the Limestone Coast region and has a population of approximately 27, 275. Located halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, it is renowned for its volcanic landscapes, being home to Blue Lake and its countless craters, caves and beautiful gardens. RV travellers passing through Mount Gambier, in self-contained vehicles, are welcome to stay at Mount Gambier Showgrounds (please ensure all current interstate travel restrictions are adhered to). The showgrounds offer unpowered sites for $25 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $35 per vehicle per night. Access to showers, toilets and water is available; however, please note that sites are not available during show week – third week of October. Mount Gambier is home to several wineries, galleries, events and fresh local produce and food. It is only a short drive to the Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Padthaway wine regions, where you can sample some of the fine local food and wines. The World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves also make for a great day trip, as it is only an hour’s drive from Mount Gambier.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Visitor Centre35 Jubilee Hwy East, Mount Gambier SA Ph: 1800 087 187www.discovermountgambier.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) Various locations around townShort and Term Parking Mount Gambier Showgrounds1 Pick AveSelf-contained vehicles only, $25 per vehicle per night unpowered, $35 per vehicle per night powered, negotiable stay limit, pets allowed, showers, bins, toilets, waterDump Point Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Potable Water Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Hospital Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service276/300 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8721 1200Doctors Surgery Ferriers Medical Clinic 2/4 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier08 87254261Tristar Medical Group40 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8799 4000Dentist Mount Gambier Medical Centre2/230 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8723 4822Limestone Coast Dental38 James Street, Mount Gambier08 8723 0230Holmes Family Dental31 Helen Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 2441Pharmacy Stat Discount ChemistShop 3/145 Commercial Street E, Mount Gambier08 8725 1086Terry White Chemmart21 Helen Street, Mount Gambier 08 8725 8700Chemist KingCollins Court, 4/170-174 Jubilee HWY W, Mount Gambier08 8723 9579Supermarket ColesElizabeth Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 6310WoolworthsShopping Centre, 145 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8726 4902IGA16 Swallow Drive, Mount Gambier 08 8723 0333

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