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Featured RV Friendly Events

QLD

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Dates: 12/09/2026 - 06/10/2026

Times: 9am - 6:30pm

Experience Australia’s most spectacular celebration of spring at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! For over 70 years, this iconic festival has transformed the Garden City into a breathtaking sea of colour, creativity and community spirit. Wander through award-winning floral displays, explore vibrant food and wine events, enjoy live music and entertainment, and soak up the electric atmosphere that fills the city for nearly a month. From stunning park gardens and grand floral parades to gourmet experiences and family-friendly activities, there’s something to delight every age and interest.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

The Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash

Event date: 20 - 22 August 2026

The 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash is shaping up to be one of Australia’s must-attend outback festivals. Scheduled for 20–22 August 2026 on the sprawling Mundi Mundi Plains in western New South Wales, the festival promises three days of immersive music, camping, and outback camaraderie.

Tickets for 2026 grants include general admission and on-site camping for up to seven nights (from 17–24 August), depending on the vehicle pass purchased. Each vehicle entering the festival grounds must also secure a Vehicle Entry Pass, which determines arrival dates and camping access.

Wristbands and vehicle stickers are required for entry; ticket holders can opt to receive these by mail or collect them in Broken Hill before heading to the site.

Every vehicle entering the festival site requires a Vehicle Entry Pass. Vehicle Entry Passes covers entry for the vehicle, ALL occupants in the vehicle and anything that your vehicle is towing. A Vehicle Entry Pass is required for vehicles coming to the festival and camping, and also for vehicles that are not camping but utilising Day Parking. Four types of Vehicle Entry Passes are available:

Standard Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Thurs 21st Aug
1 Day Early Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Wed 20th Aug
2 Day Early Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Tues 19th Aug
3 Day Early Entry Vehicle Pass – arrive from Mon 18th Aug

See Ticket Info & Pricing on the website for more details about General Admission tickets and Vehicle Entry Passes.

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VIC

Cobden Fair

Date: 28/8/26 – 30/8/26

The Cobden Fair is a traditional agricultural fair in Cobden, Ontario, offering family fun with livestock shows, horse events, demolition derbies, local vendors, midways with games like mini-golf, and entertainment, celebrating rural heritage with competitions in crafts, canning, and more.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Gulgong - NSW RVFT

Visit Gulgong and discover a small quaint town steeped in mining history. Nestled in the Mudgee wine region of NSW, this colonial goldmining town offers unique streetscapes with approximately 130 National Trust-listed heritage buildings for visitors to admire. For RV travellers passing through Gulgong or looking to explore the surrounding area, parking is available at Gulgong Showground for up to two weeks. Unpowered and powered sites are available for a rate of $20 (can choose whether to access power or not). The rate includes access to showers, toilets, bins, barbecues and water, and pets on leads are permitted. A free dump point is located at 17 Saleyards Lane. The town celebrates Australian writer and bush poet Henry Lawson with their establishment of the Henry Lawson Centre and the annual Henry Lawson Festival. There’s also plenty to see and do in the surrounding region. Visitors are encouraged to sample wines at one of the many acclaimed wineries and explore the magnificent Goulburn River National Park. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGulgong Visitor Information CentreCnr Medley & Mayne Sts, GulgongPh: 02 6374 1204www.visitmudgeeregion.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Goolma Rd, Tallawang Rd and Medley St.Short & Long Term ParkingGulgong Showground, Guntawang St7 night max stay, $20pvpn, pets on lead, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ and water. Dump PointCouncil Depot, Saleyards LaneLat: -32.35813 Long: 149.54595Potable WaterGulgong Showground, Guntawang StHospital34 Goolma Rd, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 1200Doctors Surgery102 Herbert St, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 1104Dentist114 Mayne St, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 2428Pharmacy119 Mayne St, Gulgong, Ph: 02 6374 1107Supermarket90-100 Mayne St, Gulgong

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Armidale - NSW RVFT

Armidale is located approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane in the Northern Tablelands of NSW. This historic town features cathedrals and stately buildings from the 1860’s and the best way to experience the history is with a 2 ½ hour sightseeing tour on the Armidale Heritage Tour Bus. The town boasts galleries, museums and many shops for you to explore, along with fine food and wine outlets. Armidale is known as the ‘centre of education’ with the University, TAFE and many prestigious schools located in the town. Casual parking is available at the Visitor Information Centre in Marsh St as well as Dumaresq and Taylor Streets. Short and long term is available at Armidale Showground in Kennedy Street for $25 per vehicle per night unpowered and $30 per vehicle per night for power. The showground has showers, bins and potable water and pets are permitted on leads. The dump point is located at Armidale Arboretum in Galloway Street. While in the area take a scenic drive along the picturesque Waterfall Way and through World Heritage listed national parks.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreArmidale Visitor Information Centre82 Marsh St, Armidale NSW 235002 6770 3888www.armidaletourism.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Armidale Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh St; Dumaresq St and Taylor St ArmidaleShort & Long Term ParkingArmidale ShowgroundKennedy St, Armidale$25 pvpn non powered, $30 pvpn powered site2 week stay limit, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, water, powerDump PointArmidale Arboretum, Galloway St ArmidaleLat: -30.5209 Long: 151.6463Potable WaterArmidale ShowgroundKennedy St, ArmidaleHospital226 Rusden St, Armidale – 02 6776 9500Doctors SurgeryMarsh St Medical Practice – 02 6772 5022DentistArmidale Dental Centre, Marsh St – 02 6772 9386PharmacyPriceline Pharmacy, Beardy St – 02 6772 3327SupermarketWoolworths, cnr Jessie & Beardy St – 02 6771 8002Coles, cnr Marsh & Dumaresq St – 02 6771 4777

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Southern Cross - WA RVFT

Southern Cross is located 375km east of Perth and 220km west of Kalgoorlie, on the Great Eastern Highway. The town was founded in 1888, by gold prospectors, and officially gazetted in 1890. Today, Southern Cross is the major town and administrative centre of the Shire of Yilgarn. The RV Service Facility is located on Achernar Street and Sirius Street, providing visitors with potable water, access to a dump point and casual parking within the CBD. For a longer stay, head out to the Old Information Bay, situated on the corner of the Great Eastern Highway and Three Boys Road, just west of Southern Cross.Southern Cross, with its historic gold mining feel, is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. The main attractions in the area include the Number 6 Pumping Station, the Old Cemetery, the Court House and Museum, and Frasers Mine.Tourist/Visitor Centre Shire of Yilgarn23 Antares St, Southern Cross WAPh: 08 9049 1001www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au Casual ParkingIn CBD, Antares St & Achernar St, Southern CrossShort Term ParkingOld Information Bay, cnr Great Eastern Hwy & Three Boys Rd, W of Southern Cross, (24hr)Dump PointRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossPotable WaterRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossHospitalCoolgardie Rd (Great Eastern Hwy), E end of town, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9081 2222Doctors SurgeryCnr Achernar St & Altair St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1152DentistMerredin (110km)PharmacySouthern Cross Pharmacy, Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1056SupermarketIGA with Butcher, 22 Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1074

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