RV Friendlies & Events

Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more! 

TASMANIA
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Soup and Sing Bothwell

Event date - 1 August, 15 August, 22 August, 10:30am.

Location: Bothwell Football Club and Community Centre.

Soup and Sing is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community this winter.

For more information, feel free to reach out to Lisa at lisa@familiestasmania.org.au

PS - The team is working on adding an extra week on the 8th just awaiting a venue confirmation. 

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Australian Art Deco Festival – Leeton

Event date: Friday 10 July - Sunday 12 July 2026

An annual event, the Festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and is Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with an extensive program of exhibitions, markets, music, and workshops, there’s plenty to explore.

More information available HERE


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Black Cockatoo Bush Camp - SA RVFD

Black Cockatoo Bush Camp is located in Naracoorte, South Australia, approximately 336 kilometres south-east of Adelaide.  Naracoorte is a wonderful area to spend some time as it is within close proximity of Coonawarra wineries and the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves.Black Cockatoo Bush Camp offers self-contained vehicles parking at $10 per person per night and $30 per night for a family. The duration of stay will be negotiable, and bins, toilets, hot showers, water and dump point are accessible.  The Bush Camp is an ideal location to experience bush walking, bird watching and to take in the wide variety of flora and fauna in the area. Don’t forget to test your four-wheel driving skills on their new 4x4 driving course or just relax, and take in the beautiful scenery.Cost: $10pppn and $30 per night for a familyOpening Hours: Bookings required
QUEENSLAND
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Birdsville - QLD RVFT

Birdsville is situated between the sands of the Simpson Desert and the gibber plains of Sturt’s Stony Desert. The town is home to the famous Birdsville Hotel and the Birdsville Races, which bring thousands of people to town in September each year. Previously known as Diamantina Crossing, Birdsville was renamed due to the diverse birdlife of the area. In town you can visit the Australian Inland Mission Hospital, the Birdsville Working Museum and the two art galleries. Near town, the attractions include the Simpson Desert, ‘Big Red’- the tallest sand dune of the Simpson, the old Diamantina Crossing and a Burke and Wills campsite. The Simpson Desert National Park is home to many mammals and reptiles and over 180 bird species. After a day’s sightseeing, take a picnic and go swimming at Pelican Point, the billabong near town.Those visiting Birdsville can find short and long term parking at Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).The Birdsville of today is a modern community offering travellers a general store, bakery, restaurants, medical clinic, auto services and a police station.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wirrari Visitors Centre, Billabong Boulevard, Birdsville QLDPh: 07 4656 3300visitors@diamantina.qld.gov.auwww.diamantina.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Both sides of Adelaide Street as well as the large vacant block in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre bounded by Burt and Adelaide StreetsShort & Long Term Parking        Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).Dump Point  Adelaide St, (W side of town)Diamantina Development Rd, (route to race course)Potable Water          Numerous taps located in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre (bounded by Burt and Adelaide Streets) and at the Birdsville Roadhouse (Frew Street) and the Mobil Service Station (Adelaide Street)Hospital        Cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Doctors Surgery     Located at hospital, cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Dentist           Visits every six monthsSupermarket            Birdsville Roadhouse, cnr Frew St & Florence St, Ph: 07 4656 3226
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Goulburn - NSW RVFT

Be enticed by the country charm of Australia’s first inland city. Perfectly positioned just 195 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 90 kilometres north-east of Canberra. Goulburn is a regional centre incredibly rich in heritage, culture, contemporary services and natural beauty. With remarkable attractions and regular events – Goulburn is the ideal destination for that short break or a longer one. RV travellers looking for an easy stopover will find parking available at the Visitor Information Centre. Parking is available for up to 48 hours at no cost, if towing vans can be unhitched for up to 12 hours at a time, and includes access to toilets during business hours. Potable water is also available at the visitor information centre, while the town’s dump points are accessible at the Goulburn Recreation Area on Braidwood Rd for larger vehicles and at Marsden Weir Park on Fitzroy St for smaller vehicles.A short stopover just might not be enough time, with Goulburn offering its visitors an array of activities. Experience the past and discover fascinating stories of the town’s eclectic history at one of the many museums or immerse yourself in a captivating gallery or performance venue. The more adventurous can explore the unspoiled bushland or wander through the many neighbouring towns and villages.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Goulburn Visitor Information Centre201 Sloane St, Goulburnwww.goulburnaustralia.com.auPh: 1800 353 646Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Goulburn Visitor Information Centre201 Sloane StShort Term Parking    Goulburn Visitor Information Centre201 Sloane St48hrs, nil charge, toilets during business hours, bins, seating, water, pets on leadDump Point    Marsden Weir Park, Fitzroy St, Goulburn or Braidwood Rd, GoulburnPotable Water    Goulburn Visitor Information Centre201 Sloane StHospital    Goldsmith St – Ph: 02 4827 3111Doctors Surgery    Many in Goulburn, VIC will have full detailsDentist    Many in Goulburn, VIC will have full detailsPharmacy    Many in Goulburn, VIC will have full detailsSupermarket    Woolworths, The Marketplace, Verner StColes, Goulburn Square, Auburn StAldi, Clinton Lane