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Featured RV Friendly Events

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Dowerin Field Days

Event date: 26 - 27 August 2026

The Dowerin Machinery Field Days is one of Western Australia’s largest and longest-running agricultural events, held each August in the Wheatbelt town of Dowerin. It brings together farmers, industry leaders, and the public to explore the latest in farm machinery, technology, and agribusiness. Alongside the big equipment displays, the event features livestock exhibits, demonstrations, lifestyle and leisure stalls, educational displays, and services for rural communities. Attracting thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors, the Field Days are both a major showcase for innovation in agriculture and a community-driven event that supports local projects.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Streaky Bay Family Fish Day

Event date: 4 January 2026

Streaky Bay Tourism and Business Association Inc. presents the annual and popular Family Fish Day on the iconic Streaky Bay Jetty.

There are big cash prizes for keen anglers who land the big one, and Killas, Streaky Bay will sell bait onsite for a bargain rate.

Registered anglers 18 years and under will receive a prize bag. A rod and reel is awarded to the unluckiest angler and on-the-spot giveaways for those serious anglers who are proving their merit. This ensures that most anglers walk away with prize money and/or as assortment of small fishing tackle items.

A catch-and-release policy is encouraged for the event.

A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available from mid morning.

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QLD

30th Brigalow Arts Festival

Date: 16/10-11/12/26

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 30^th 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.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Tooleybuc Sporting Club - NSW RVFD

Tucked away in the heart of the Riverina, the town of Tooleybuc sits peacefully on the northern banks of the mighty Murray River, 919 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Surrounded by fertile farmlands bursting with citrus groves and vineyards, this little riverside gem is the kind of place that slows you right down - in the best possible way. At the centre of it all is the Tooleybuc Sporting Club, a welcoming hub with a fully licensed bar and bistro, function facilities, a nine-hole golf course, an 18-hole mini-golf course, and bowling greens. Travellers will be pleased to know that free parking is available on unpowered sites at the Tooleybuc Sporting Club for up to 96 hours. Powered sites are also available for $20 per vehicle per night. Showers, toilets, bins, water, and covered seating are all on hand to make your stay comfortable, and your four-legged travel companions are welcome too, provided they're on a lead. A dump point is conveniently located just across the road at the Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve complex. When it comes to things to see and do, Tooleybuc and its surrounds deliver in spades. Pull up a chair on the riverbank and cast a line into the legendary Murray - one of Australia's great fishing rivers - or tee off at Tooleybuc’s nine-hole golf course for a round with a view you won't forget. Wine lovers won't want to miss Andrew Peace Wines, a family-owned gem set right along the Murray River where you can sample a beautiful range of premium varietals, from crisp elegant whites to rich full-bodied reds, all while soaking up the gorgeous vineyard surrounds. Cost: Nil cost per night unpowered, $20 per vehicle per night powered Parking: 14 days, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, water, seating. See reception before parkingOpening Hours: 7 days 11am – late; meals 7 days 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 8.30pm

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Boggabri - NSW RVFT

Boggabri is located on the banks of the Namoi River, west of Narrabri, on the Kamilaroi Highway. There is an interesting mix of architecture in town, which can be explored with a walk along the Boggabri Heritage Trail. There is an annual event in town known as Drovers Campfire, which is held at the end of April.Short and long term parking is available at Boggabri South Rest Area and Boggabri Showground, whilst a dump point and potable water are both located at Jubilee Park, Hull Street. There is a lot to see and do in the area, such as the Boggabri Historical Museum, Nelson’s Honey Factory and the striking rock formation known as Gins Leap. There is also Dripping Rock, a spectacular semi-circular waterfall surrounded by Melaleucas, which is a great place for a picnic and swim.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBoggabri Tearooms, Ph: 02 6743 4557,all main street businesses, www.visitnarrabri.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)Wee Waa St,Laidlaw StShort & Long Term ParkingBoggabri Sth Rest Area,Gins Leap Rest AreaThe Boggabri Showground, Kamilaroi Highway, Boggabri, Powered sites with water $20 per night Unpowered $10 Weekly $100 Dump PointJubilee Park, Hull StPotable WaterJubilee Park, Hull StHospitalWee Waa St, Ph: 02 6749 7000Doctors Surgery10 Wee Waa St, Ph: 02 6743 4274DentistMerton St, Ph: 02 6743 4382Pharmacy132 Merton St, Ph: 02 6743 4344SupermarketIGA, Merton St, Ph: 02 6742 4201

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Finley - NSW RVFT

Finley is part of the Berrigan Shire, and is located close to the NSW/VIC border, 35 kilometres from Jerilderie and just a 4 hour drive from Melbourne. You will find all the facilities required to support you through your travels when stopping at, or even just passing through this lovely town. Finley was established as a stop along the stock route connecting the Murray River crossing point with the inland Riverina grazing region. Development resulted in the two major highways (the Newell and Riverina) that intersect at Finely, strategically positioning the town to grow and support the surrounding agricultural community. The Mulwala Canal passes Finley carrying water from the Murray River, and the Wheels of Prosperity sculpture in the parklands surrounding the lake symbolises the importance of irrigation to the town.Those visiting the town can find short term parking at Endeavour Railway Precinct and stays up to 24 hours is permitted. Potable water is available at this location and a dump point can be found at Finley Showground. For those wishing to stay in town that extra bit longer, a 72 hour stay is available at Finley Showgrounds.Local attractions include the ‘Pioneer’ Railway Station Precinct and the Historical Log Cabin and Museum (both open by appointment). You can walk or cycle around Finley Lake where the Murray River Marathon and the annual Model Power Boat racing are held or try your luck at the local golf course. Finley hosts an annual rodeo (January), the Tractor Pull Competition (February), the Easter Bowling Tournament (March) and the Agricultural Show (September) to name a few.Tourist/Visitor Information Centrewww.finley.org.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Endeavour Railway PrecinctShort Term ParkingEndeavour Railway Precinct (24hrs)Long Term ParkingFinley Showgrounds (72hrs)Dump PointFinley Showgrounds, Lat: -35.651513 Long: 145.568082Potable WaterEndeavour St, Railway PrecinctHospital24 Dawe Ave, Ph: 03 5883 4916Doctors SurgeryFinley Medical Centre, 24 Dawe Ave, Ph: 03 5883 4916Lakeside Medical Centre, Tongs St, Ph: 03 5883 1166PharmacyMurray St, Ph: 03 5883 1144SupermarketIGA. 189 Murray St, Ph: 03 5883 1034

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