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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Festival of Outback Skies 2026

Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026

The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.

Volunteer Opportunities 

Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.

Festival Location

The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.

Getting There

Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.

Festival Camping

Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people). 

Festival Glamping 

For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.


TAS
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George Town Rodeo

GEORGE TOWN RODEO
Saturday 19th March 2022
Held at the George Town Sports Complex, Marguerite Street, George Town
Gates open at 1.30pm with the Rodeo action starting at 3pm

Full Rodeo Program and Live band Leonard & Tome till late.

Admission prices:
Adult $25.00
Family (2-3 children) $50.00
Concession $10.00
13-17 Years $10.00
Under 12 $FREE

Camping available for a fee of $5.00 per person, all going towards a local sporting group.

Cash only, Food facilities available, NO BYO, NO GLASS, NO DOGS

QLD
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Quilpie Show and Rodeo

Looking for a fun-filled family weekend out? Look no further than the Quilpie and District Show.

Friday night will see all the thrills and spills of the rodeo action as the toughest cowboys battle to stay on the eight seconds and take home the prize.

Saturday morning the Show is in full swing with plenty to do for the whole family including stalls of all kinds, an all-day bar and canteen, a show pavilion, and great entertainment.

For an outback experience with true country hospitality, make the Quilpie and District Show your big weekend out!


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Barmedman - NSW RVFT

Well-known for the mineral pool located on the edge of town, Barmedman is a rural town in the Bland Shire region of New South Wales. It is also home of two large wheat solos with over a million bushels combined.Barmedman has made visiting their famous mineral pool easy for RV travellers with short-term parking available nearby. The Mineral Pool Camp Area offers parking for $10 per vehicle per night, and the donation is to be made to the honesty box on-site. Length of stays can be negotiated and access to toilets and showers is available. The town’s dump point and potable water can be sourced nearby at the Barmedman Cricket Oval.The Barmedman Show is held every year on the first Saturday of September. The show features rides, equestrian events, the Beaut Ute competition, plus a luncheon pavilion and numerous arts, crafts, cookery, agricultural and school exhibitions, giving attendees a lot to enjoy and explore.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBland Shire Visitors Information Centre6 Shire St, West WyalongPh: 02 6972 0272www.blandshire.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Queen St (Main St) BarmedmanShort & Long Term ParkingMineral Pool Camp Area, Nobbys Rd Barmedman$10pvpn to honesty box, negotiable stay limit, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating, pets on lead welcomeDump PointBarmedman Cricket Oval, 67 De Boos St.Lat: -34.142503     Long: 147.388297Potable WaterBarmedman Cricket Oval, 67 De Boos St.HospitalNearest: 70 Ungarie St, West WyalongDoctors SurgeryNearest: 109 Main Street (West Wyalong Medical Centre) & 33 Maitland Street (Bland Medical Centre)DentistNearest: 124 Main Street, West WyalongPharmacy115 Main street, West WyalongSupermarketGeneral Store & Post Office60 Queen St, Barmedman – Ph: 02 6976 2008
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Kurri Kurri - NSW RVFT

Kurri Kurri is a small town located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, approximately 120km north-west of Sydney. Kurri Kurri is well renowned for its murals, with over 60 displayed throughout the town. These magnificent public artworks tell the story of the people, events and places that shaped the areas unique culture and heritage.Travellers passing through the town can find free accommodation at Kurri Kurri Central Oval, located in Allworth Street. Sites are available for 72 hours. Vehicles must be self-contained; however, bins and water are provided. Pets on a lead are permitted.When visiting Kurri Kurri, experience an array of tourist attractions including a day trip to the surrounding wine region of the Hunter Valley, the Big Kookaburra located in Rotary Park, a visit to the steam railway or watch a movie at the local drive-in cinema. Kurri Kurri is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreKurri Kurri Visitor Information Centre199 Lang St, Kurri KurriPh: 02 4936 1909www.visitkurrikurri.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Barton St, southern side of Rotary Park, Kurri KurriShort Term ParkingKurri Kurri Central Oval, Allworth St, between Hopetoun & Coronation StsSelf-contained vehicles only, 72hrs, mobile coverage, bins, water, pets on leadDump PointKurri Kurri Central Oval, Allworth St, between Hopetoun & Coronation StsLat: -32.82313 Long: 151.48172Potable WaterKurri Kurri Central Oval, Allworth St, between Hopetoun & Coronation Sts, near dump point site.Hospital434 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4936 3200Doctors Surgery312 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4937 1022DentistHappy Tooth, 3 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4936 2011PharmacyPriceline Pharmacy, Kingsway Plaza – Ph: 8 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4937 1162SupermarketColes, 259 Lang St – Ph: 02 4936 5100Aldi, 106 Barton St – Ph: 13 25 34IGA, 178 Lang St – Ph: 02 4937 2588
QUEENSLAND
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Tara - QLD RVFT

Tara is located in the Western Downs Region, approximately 300 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town has lovingly preserved its pioneering history in its museums and celebrates its multiculturalism with the biennial Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races. From an internationally renowned botanical garden to an Anzac Memorial Museum, Tara and its surrounds are a treat for the senses. Make the most of the town and the surrounding region by making the most of the RV parking area at Tara Lagoon. With a maximum stay of up to 14 nights, Tara Lagoon gives RV travellers the perfect opportunity to really explore all that Tara and the Western Downs Region has to offer. Unpowered sites are available for $5.50 per vehicle per night and powered sites are available for $11.50 per vehicle per night. Showers and toilets are available, as well as a dump point. Pets on leads are permitted. Located on the edge of town, Tara Lagoon is part of the Undulla Creek and is home to tranquil walking tracks and garden bicycle tracks and has ample opportunities to enjoy impressive native parrots and birdlife. Visitors will find peace in this special part of the Western Downs.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Tara Visitor Information Centre19 Fry St, Tara QLDPh: 07 4678 7804Casual Parking (near retail centre)Tara Lagoon, Showground Rd. 1.2 km from CBDShort & Long Term ParkingTara Lagoon, Showground RdCare Taker on site, toilets & showers available as part of a camp fee $11.50 powered PVPN or $5.50 unpowered PVPN. Max Stay 14 nights.26 Powered sites available Dump Point  Tara Lagoon, Showground RdLat: -27.27213  Long: 150.46023Potable Water          Entry into Tara Lagoon, Showground Rd. Approx 150m from dump pointHospital        15 Bilton St, TaraPh: 07 4678 7900Doctors Surgery     Tara Medical Centre33 Day St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3335Dentist           Tara Dental Clinic15 Bilton St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3377Pharmacy     Tara Pharmacy29 Day St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3250Supermarket            22 Milne St, Tara