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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Aberdeen Highland Games

Event date - Saturday 4 July 2026

The annual Aberdeen Highland Games takes place on first weekend in July each year and is run in conjunction with the Scottish Australia Heritage Council's Heritage Week.

During the day a number of events take place together with stalls providing food great coffee and Scottish/Celtic displays all of which represent traditional Celtic culture and recreation.

The games are a gathering of pipe bands, Clans, dancers, heavy event participants, to help celebrate the Scottish/Celtic history of the Upper Hunter. There are a number of novelty events for children.

Parking is free attendants will guide you in.

More information available HERE.

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QUEENSLAND

Childers Heritage Day

Event date: 9 May 2026

Mark your calendars as the Fifth Annual Childers Heritage Day, and part of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival, gears up to be even more fun, more unique and more creative!

This year's event promises something for everyone as the town comes alive with activities and events, not only at the Childers Heritage Complex but at many other historical locations throughout the historical town.

Organised by the passionate volunteers of the Isis District Historical Society Inc., Childers Heritage Day celebrates the region's rich history while fostering community connection and well-being. President Scott Stedman remarked "We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved with Childers Heritage Day and are excited to introduce new events, sponsors, and participants this year that align with our purpose of preserving the past for the future. It's going to be a great day!"

This year's event will feature an expanded program which will include a location map to help visitors better plan the day. With more than 25 local businesses, organisations and not for profits participating, Childers Heritage Day is a true community event!

Join in for a fun filled day of history, activities and events.

Be sure to book your accommodation early!

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TAS

Tasmanian Craft Fair

Dates: 30/10/2026-01/11/2026

The Tasmanian Craft Fair is Australia's largest working demonstration of arts and crafts, held annually in Deloraine, Tasmania, typically over the November long weekend, featuring hundreds of artisans, live craft demonstrations, art displays, gourmet food, and entertainment for all ages, showcasing traditional and contemporary crafts

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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

Lock - SA RVFT

Lock is situated in the centre of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 606 kilometres west of Adelaide. First settlers arrived in the region in the 1860s, but it did not initially thrive due to the low levels of rainfall. The town was named after Corporal Albert Lock who was a local landholder killed in action in Belgium in 1917.RV travellers will find Lock a convenient place to stop in for a couple of nights, with local shopping facilities including IGA, service station and a mechanic. Parking for up to 96 hours is available at the Lock Lions Caravan Park, for a fee of $10 per vehicle per night. Toilets, showers, water and a free dump point are provided at the caravan park.North of Lock is the Hambidge Wilderness Protection Area, approximately 25,400 hectares of Mallee country. Prominent Hill (143 metres high) is accessible via a track from the south offering a wide view over the park.Tourist/Visitor Centre Elliston Community & Visitor Information Centre6 Memorial Dr, EllistonPh: 08 8687 9200www.elliston.com.auCasual Parking Along Tod Hwy, LockShort & Long Term Parking Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South Tce, (96hrs), $10pvpn to caretaker (0417 896 991) or Post Office, tlts, shwrs, bins, water, dump pointDump Point Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South Tce(Lat Long: -33.569446, 135.756798)Potable Water Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South TceDoctors Surgery Visiting GP to Lock Community Centre every Tues. North Tce, Lock, 08 8689 1006Pharmacy Prescriptions are filled through the Cummins Hospital and sent via the Community Health Care CentreSupermarket Lock IGA, 6 Railway Tce, Lock, 08 8689 1013

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Coolah Sporting Club - NSW RVFD

Free camping for up to 3 days. Please park along the fence rear inwards.Coolah is a 90 minute drive from Dubbo and 2hr drive from Tamworth. We offer a professional 18 hole golf course with sand greens and two bowling greens.The Holden Scramble is held here every year in June.Coolah Sporting Club is a community based club and is proud to sponsor many events each year which include Walter Eliza Institute of Medical Research, Holden Scramble, November Bowls Triples, Coolah Kangaroo's, Veterans Touch Football, Junior Sports, Coolah Swimming Club and the Coolah Roo's Rugby Club. As well as sporting fixtures we are also proud to support different groups such as Coolah Central School, Sacred Heart School, Coolah Pre School, Senior Citizens, Coolah MPS, Rockin @ the Race Course, Coolah Ambulance as well as 3 Rivers Radio FM95.3.

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