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Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Cobargo Folk Festival

Event date - 27/02/2026 - 1/3/2026

The 2026 Cobargo Folk Festival is a welcoming, family-friendly event featuring a weekend of folk and roots music in the NSW village of Cobargo in the beautiful Bega Valley.

Established in 1996, the Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved village festivals because of its intimate size, fun and friendly vibe, and its high-quality artistic program.

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a place to reconnect, relax and get creative with family and friends. The Festival offers a warm and authentic experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast, featuring the best of live folk and roots music from Australian and overseas.

The family friendly vibe continues with KidBARGO! our special kids' program and The Crossing Youth Performers' stage.

Come and try the best of Sapphire Coast produce at the festival food village and enjoy local art and craft offerings at the festival market.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Saltbush Country Broken Hill

Event date: 8 May - 26 July 2026

Saltbush Country provides a rare opportunity for audiences across regional South Australia to experience the works and worldviews of Aboriginal women artists practising independently in the state. In this statewide touring exhibition, seven regional artists tell stories of their culture, community and connection to Country. Often personal and occasionally raw, their work reflects the world as seen through their eyes – a contemporary articulation of Aboriginal life in regional South Australia.

Saltbush Country, curated by Tarnanthi Regional Curator Marika Davies, was one of the highlight exhibitions of Tarnanthi 2023 when it was presented at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery and in Adelaide at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery at the Hawke Centre, UniSA City West campus.

Artists: Josephine Lennon, Marli Macumba, Juanella McKenzie, Deanna Newchurch, Lynette Newchurch, Sandra Saunders, Heather Shearer

The artists’ works are the result of a series of community workshops, mentoring and professional development opportunities catering for prominent regional artists and supported by Country Arts SA and Tarnanthi.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival

Event date: 10 - 16 May 2027

One may ponder, what does Kernewek Lowender mean or what does it represent?

Kernewek Lowender means “Cornish Happiness”.

Cornish Happiness is what the Cornish migrants discovered when they migrated to the towns of Moonta, Kadina & Wallaroo.

Why do we hold a festival biennially to celebrate this one may ask?

We celebrate the traditions, culture, and heritage of our Cornish ancestors.

The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is a beloved staple on the events calendar of both Yorke Peninsula and South Australia.

The festival week sees tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Cornish heritage and traditions, while enjoying the best of the region’s food and beverage, culture, and of course, welcoming hospitality.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Edible Acres Ranch - QLD RVFD

Restricted to booked visitors only Tucked away on a private no-through road in Calavos, Queensland, Edible Acres Ranch offers travellers a peaceful retreat surrounded by sugar cane and small crops. With RVs set well back from the main road, guests enjoy both privacy and security, knowing that access is restricted to booked visitors only. At just $8 per person, per night (with power available for an additional charge), this is an affordable yet welcoming base for those exploring the Bundaberg region. Facilities at Edible Acres Ranch balance comfort with simplicity. Guests have access to toilets, showers, potable water, fire pits, and a shaded undercover area, as well as a camp kitchen complete with barbecues, microwave, and refrigeration. Rubbish bins are provided, and the onsite farmers’ market stall is a highlight, offering fresh produce and free-range eggs straight from the property. With negotiable stay limits, covered seating, and a relaxed country setting, the ranch is an inviting spot for those who appreciate space, security, and a taste of local farm life.Conveniently located, the ranch is just 1.9km from Macadamia Australia Bundaberg, 6.3km from the stunning sands of Coonar Beach, and 7.9km from Hinkler Shopping Centre. Whether you’re after a day by the ocean, a local farm experience, or easy access to town amenities, the property’s position makes it a great choice. Dogs are welcome provided they stay on a leash, making it a pet-friendly stopover for self-contained travellers.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Old Timers Mine and Museum - SA RVFD

Relive history and step back in time with this original opal mine, historical museum and underground home that will give guests the ultimate underground experience. The Old Timers Mine in Coober Pedy gives guests a unique experience and offers convenient RV parking. Old Timers Mine’s campground is located next to the parking area on the lower ground and offers unpowered sites at no cost. Lengths of stays can be negotiated, and there is no power or water available for use. There are toilets available to guests, and the site is pet friendly. The underground lifestyle in Coober Pedy is fascinating and is an experience like no other. With the Old Timers Mine centrally located, there is plenty to see and do nearby. FacilitiesGenerator authorizedPet friendlyBins providedDump point and water, $1 for 30L, are located next to the Council on Hutchison Street. Toilets are located on the right of the shop, and left open over night for your convenience. Do not camp at the front of the shop, only on the land designated for camping. Old Timers Mine provides the RV Park service and is not responsible for any damages or injuries. Remember : the camp is not under any surveillance so please be careful with your belongings and campfires are not permitted.Please take care, be mindful of other people around you and most importantly enjoy your stay! Opening HoursMine and museum open 8.30am – 5.30pm 7 days

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Cadell Recreation & Camping Ground - SA RVFD

Cadell is located in the Riverland region of South Australia, on the large southward bend on the Murray River. The town is named after Captain Francis Cadell, a pioneer of steam-powered navigation on the Murray River. Today, Cadell is a quiet rural town situated in the middle of a citrus and wine grape growing area. Those wishing to visit Cadell and the surrounding country townships can find short term parking at Cadell Camping Ground. CMCA members are able to obtain an unpowered site for $12 per vehicle per night, and non-members for $16 per vehicle per night. CMCA members must produce a valid membership card on arrival and permits must be obtained from the on-site caretaker. Here, travellers are able to stay for a maximum of 14 days, and guests will have access to a dump point, bins and water, and pets on a lead are welcome. Offering camping sites overlooking the Cadell wetlands and orchards, Cadell Recreation Ground is a short walk to the main street shop and licensed club. For people seeking a stay close nature, the adjacent Wetland Trail threads to bird hides by the wetland lagoon then on to the Murray River. With modern amenities which cater for all abilities, a pet friendly policy and a unique environment, Cadell Recreation Ground is truly a one of those camping spots which really has it all.Cost: $12pvpn unpower CMCA members (must show member card) $16pvpn non-CMCA members. Extra charge for power and use of shower/toilet.Parking: Dump point, bins, water, pets on leads, power sites / 20 unpower, (14 days max), parking permit required from caretaker.Opening Hours: 7 days

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