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Featured RV Friendly Events

SA
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Cummins Show and Ag Fair

t’s almost time for that great family fun day out at the Cummins Show, Saturday 11 October.

What’s there to explore:

  • Bouncy Castles – Free.
  • Speed Shear competition.
  • Giant Zorb Rollers – Free.
  • Horse Barrel Race.
  • Rollin, Revvin & Rippin Car competition.
  • The Pavillion – admire the art, craft, flowers, produce and cooking entries.
  • 9 Hole Putt Putt mini golf – Free.
  • Market stalls to explore.
  • Soccer Shootout – Free.
  • Cummins Lions Doughnuts.
  • Many food options to choose.
  • SA Water “Hydration Station” – BYO drink bottle.
  • Bar – Beer, Ciders, Slushies (both alcoholic & non) fresh popcorn.
  • Show Bags.
  • Poultry and Bird competition.
  • Roving Balloon artist – Free.
QLD
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30th Brigalow Arts Festival

The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.

The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.

For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region. 

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo

Event Date: Saturday 11 April 2026. 

The Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo have been running for over 20 years and has grown to be the biggest sale in Australia.

The 2019 expo showcased over 4,000 birds, and 175 exhibitors with 26 trade stands selling everything from seed, aviaries, nest boxes, books, medications and many other bird-related products.

A must for the bird enthusiast, the expo offers a hot breakfast and canteen facilities throughout the day at the Gunnedah Showgrounds Basketball Stadium and Griffiths Pavilion.

Please check the website for more details or call the Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre.

The Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo is scheduled for Saturday, 11 April 2026, at the Gunnedah Showground's Basketball Stadium and adjacent Griffith Pavilion in Gunnedah, NSW. Organized by the Namoi Valley Aviculture Club (NVAC), this event is among the largest bird sales on Australia's east coast, attracting exhibitors and enthusiasts from across the country.

Trade Stands: The Griffith Pavilion will host various trade stands offering bird-related products, including seed mixes, aviaries, nest boxes, cages, books, and medications. 

Catering: A BBQ breakfast will be available from 7:00 AM, complemented by canteen facilities and a coffee van on-site.



Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve - SA RVFD

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days
VICTORIA
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The Big Strawberry - VIC RVFD

THIS IS ALSO AN RV FRIENDLY DESTINATIONCost: Powered $15pvpnParking: Pets on lead, water, 24hrs
QUEENSLAND
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Mitchell - QLD RVFT

With a population of just 990 people, Mitchell is an outback town located on the banks of the Maranoa River. It lies in the westerly-most reaches of Southern Queensland Country and services the adjoining communities of Amby, Muckadilla and Mungallala. Soaking in the soothing mineral springs at Mitchell is just one of the surprises that awaits you in this quaint little town. RV travellers passing through town will find parking available at Neil Turner Weir Rest Area. Stays are for self-contained vehicles only and travellers are encouraged to use the donation box on-site. Potable water can be sourced on-site; however, the dump point is located at Mitchell Showgrounds. While visiting Mitchell, pay a visit to the thermal mineralised waters of the Great Artesian Spa. A day trip to the spa is relaxing for the body and therapeutic for the soul. The spa offers two large pools, one warm and one cool, of natural artesian water. It has been designed for easy access, with a hydro chair for those with restricted mobility. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreThe Great Artesian Spa2 Cambridge St, MitchellPh: 07 4624 6923Casual Parking (near retail centre)Elizabeth, May, Alice and Ann StsShort & Long Term ParkingNeil Turner Weir Rest AreaRiver Rd & Racecourse RdDonation box onsite, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, covered seating and water.Dump PointMitchell Showgrounds on Alice StLat: -26.49644, Long: 147.9795Potable WaterNeil Turner Weir Rest AreaRiver Rd & Racecourse RdHospital95 Ann St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1277Doctors Surgery95a Ann St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1138Pharmacy88 Cambridge St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1233Supermarket82 Cambridge St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1964